Hacker Group Anonymous Sudan Targets X To Force Elon Musk's Hand On Starlink
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Hacker group Anonymous Sudan has targeted Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) to pressure Musk into introducing his Starlink satellite internet service in Sudan. The group took X offline in over a dozen countries for more than two hours, affecting thousands of users. The group has disrupted numerous organizations and government web services in several countries in the past. Anonymous Sudan has also been accused of being a Russian cyber-military unit, an allegation they deny.
September 02, 2023 | 8:30 am
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Anonymous Sudan has attempted extortion through Bitcoin, which could potentially impact the cryptocurrency's reputation and value.
The use of Bitcoin for illicit activities such as extortion could potentially harm its reputation and lead to a decrease in its value.
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Twitter, now known as X, was targeted by Anonymous Sudan, causing a service disruption in over a dozen countries. This could potentially harm the company's reputation and user trust.
The hacking incident caused a service disruption, which could lead to a loss of user trust and potentially impact the company's stock negatively in the short term.
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RELEVANCE 100