The Anonymous hacker group, known for their cyber attacks against governments and large corporations, has released a new warning: they have declared war on Elon Musk. The collective accuses the tycoon of abusing his powermanipulate the financial market and exploit its workers.
Over the years, the owner of Spacex, Doge and X (Twitter) has become one of the most influential figures in the technological world. Its ability to alter markets with a simple tweet and their business decisions have generated admiration, but also a long list of detractors.
Anonymous, in particular, considers that its impact on society is detrimental and that the time has come to stop his influence. The group has some concerns, especially for the control that Musk exercises about key industries.
They ensure that their power goes beyond their companies, where it influences the cryptocurrency market, the regulation of artificial intelligence and freedom of expression on the Internet. It is for this reason that hackers denounce that This control level can have serious consequences for economy and democracy.
Anonymous vs. Elon Musk: A declared war
One of the main reasons for Anonymous’s attack is the supposed manipulation of cryptocurrencies by Musk. For years, their publications in X have caused drastic oscillations in the value of assets such as Bitcoin and Dogecoin, benefiting some while ruining small investors.
The Hackers collective accuses him of treating the market «as a game.» In 2021, for example, Tesla announced that Bitcoin would accept as a payment method, which triggered its value. Shortly after, the businessman changed his mind, causing a massive price drop. These actions have been pointed out as irresponsible and have generated doubts about their true purpose.
Anonymous also criticizes the way in which the merit of technological advances that he has not developed is attributed. While Spacex and Tesla have achieved important milestones, the true architects of these progress are engineers and scientists behind companies. Musk, according to the collective, is presented as a visionary genius when it actually depends on the talent of others.
In addition, its X management has been harshly criticized. Since acquired the platform, an increase in the spread of misinformation and hate speeches has been denounced. According to independent studies, moderation has been reduced, which has allowed false content without control to be disseminated, which has turned the social network into a «toxic chaos.»
Musk has an extremely loyal followers base that attacks those who criticize him, creating what Anonymous describes as a cult of personality. It has also been linked to high -profile political figures and has influenced key government decisions, something that worries hackivists.
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In the midst of this conflict, Doge’s website suffered a cyber attack that left it inoperative for hours. Although Anonymous has not claimed the action, many interpret this as a first blow to their war against Musk.
Doge, in this context, does not refer to Dogecoin, but to the Government Efficiency Department, an agency dedicated to optimizing public spending in the United States. Musk has been involved in this entity, which has raised suspicions about its possible influence on the administration of government resources.
Anonymous considers this a dangerous conflict of interest and I could have attacked the site as a warning. This left a message on the main page: «They left their database unprotected», a statement that suggests that the body’s security is poor. This incident marks what could be the beginning of an escalation of cyber attacks addressed to the entrepreneur.
The hacker group has a cyber attack history against powerful figures. They have leaked government documents, have blocked sites from large corporations and have exhibited secret information on multiple occasions. His return with Elon Musk as the main objective demonstrates that they still have the ability to challenge the most influential technological leaders.
If this digital war continues, Musk could face new attacks on their companies and reputation. For now, the warning has been clear: Anonymous has returned, and his goal is one of the most powerful men on the planet.
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