Cybercriminal Group Threatens Month-Long Cyberattack on Elon Musk’s Companies
A cybercriminal organization identifying itself as the DonRoad Team has declared an extensive cyber campaign aimed at Elon Musk’s businesses, pledging to sustain attacks throughout the month of April.
According to statements released by the group, their objective is to disrupt operations across several of Musk’s most well-known companies. Although a full list of targets has not been disclosed, cybersecurity specialists warn that key entities such as Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter) are likely to be primary targets due to their high public visibility and digital infrastructure.
The DonRoad Team has reportedly been linked to earlier attacks on politically sensitive websites and figures. Their shift toward targeting prominent technology firms signals an escalation in both scope and ambition.
In March, X experienced a significant service outage, preventing numerous users from accessing their accounts. While it remains unconfirmed whether this group was responsible, the event has added to growing concerns about vulnerabilities in major digital platforms. In response, Elon Musk acknowledged the frequency of cyberattacks targeting his platforms, citing a recent large-scale attempt traced to IP addresses near Ukraine. However, cybersecurity analysts caution that IP addresses are often masked or rerouted, making it extremely difficult to determine the actual source of the assault.
This recent wave of threats is not the first time Musk-affiliated projects have been compromised. In February, the official website for the Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE), a government initiative loosely associated with Musk, was defaced. The breach left visitors confronted with disparaging messages that mocked the site’s security practices, underscoring broader concerns about the protection of digital assets connected to high-profile individuals.
The cyber threat landscape continues to expand beyond corporate figures. During the 2024 U.S. presidential election cycle, several prominent political leaders—including Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and JD Vance—were reportedly targeted in separate cyber incidents. Investigators believe these attacks were likely coordinated by operatives linked to the Chinese government.
A joint statement from federal cybersecurity authorities confirmed that an investigation is underway into unauthorized access involving U.S. telecommunications systems by actors affiliated with the People’s Republic of China. These ongoing threats highlight the growing intersection between cybersecurity, political conflict, and global technology infrastructure.
As April progresses, security professionals remain on alert for further developments in the DonRoad Team’s activities, with Musk’s network of enterprises considered to be at heightened risk.
