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Hacker Group Targets Elon Musk’s Companies with Cyberattacks
A hacking group calling itself DonRoad Team has issued a direct threat to Elon Musk’s business empire, announcing a coordinated cyberattack campaign targeting Tesla, SpaceX, and other affiliated ventures. The attacks are expected to span the entire month of April, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities at some of the world’s most high-profile tech firms.
DonRoad Team Declares War on Elon Musk
The group made its intentions public via a post on Telegram, stating, “We’re coming for Elon Musk,” and vowed to suspend websites linked to his companies for an entire month. This marks a strategic shift in their operations, as DonRoad Team had previously claimed cyberattacks on political figures, including former US President Donald Trump. Their focus now turns to the tech sector, with Musk as their primary target.
Cyber Threats to Tesla, SpaceX, and More
According to their claims, DonRoad Team has already disrupted the email servers of Tesla and SpaceX, reportedly leading to temporary outages in various regions. They also threatened further attacks on the digital infrastructure of other Musk-owned enterprises, suggesting a prolonged campaign designed to inflict reputational and operational damage.
The motive behind this targeted campaign remains unclear, but it appears to stem from broader criticisms of Musk’s growing influence across industries, including defense, energy, and social media. The group has branded Musk’s ventures as “symbols of unchecked corporate power.”
Past Attacks Raise Red Flags
This is not the first time Musk-linked platforms have faced cyber threats. In March, his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) was hit by a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, allegedly orchestrated by a group called Dark Storm Team, resulting in widespread service disruption. Just a month earlier, a government department now headed by Musk also suffered a breach, with its homepage defaced.
Cybersecurity Urgency for High-Profile Tech Firms
These mounting attacks illustrate a growing trend: high-profile tech giants are increasingly becoming attractive targets for politically or ideologically motivated hacker groups. The emergence of cyberattacks as tools of digital protest or disruption is prompting urgent discussions on how to secure critical infrastructure tied to influential tech figures.
As DonRoad Team intensifies its campaign, Musk’s companies may need to double down on cyber defense strategies to prevent further intrusions. Whether these threats manifest into large-scale damage or are merely symbolic gestures, one thing is clear—the digital battlefield is growing, and the world’s tech titans are squarely in the crosshairs.
