In a series of disruptions that left users frustrated and confused, the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) experienced three separate outages, with the longest one lasting several hours. The first reported outage occurred around 7 am, with users taking to other social media platforms to express their inability to access X.

According to sources, the outages were not limited to specific regions, with users worldwide reporting issues with accessing the platform. While some users reported being able to access X’s website, others were met with error messages or were unable to load the site altogether.

X’s CEO, Elon Musk, took to the platform (once it was back online) to address the issue, stating that the outages were the result of a “massive cyberattack” on the company’s servers. Musk assured users that the company’s security team was working diligently to resolve the issue and prevent future attacks.

Despite Musk’s reassurances, many users expressed skepticism about the cause of the outages, with some speculating that the issue may have been related to X’s recent updates or changes to its algorithm.

The outages come at a time when X is facing increased scrutiny over its handling of user data and its efforts to combat misinformation on the platform. While the company has made strides in addressing these concerns, the prolonged outages have raised questions about X’s ability to maintain a stable and secure platform for its users.

As the investigation into the cause of the outages continues, X users will be watching closely to see how the company responds to the incident and what measures it takes to prevent similar disruptions in the future.