Elon Musk is under intense scrutiny from the notorious hacking group Anonymous. The Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX CEO is facing criticism following a recent controversial post on his social media platform X, previously known as Twitter.
In a post on January 3, Musk made a provocative statement regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, claiming that they “discriminate on the basis of race, gender, and many other factors,” deeming them not only “morally wrong” but also “illegal.”
While responses to Musk’s tweet varied from supportive to critical, one individual interacting with the tweet stood out among X (twitter) users. Anonymous, the infamous hacking group, quoted Musk’s post, asserting that the X figurehead believes advocating for an anti-racist and inclusive society is both “immoral and illegal.”
Continuing their critique, Anonymous replied to Musk’s tweet, highlighting that despite his immense wealth, statements like the one he made about DEI do not demonstrate intellectual richness. They emphasized that having vast financial resources doesn’t equate to possessing knowledge.
Later on the same day, Anonymous reiterated their criticism of Musk in another post, tagging the Tesla mogul in a detailed message condemning his contributions to what they perceive as the “core of social media brain rot.”
According to Anonymous, Musk’s use of the term “Woke Mind Virus” to denigrate those who disagree with him has led to the creation of a mindless fanbase causing significant harm to right-wing individuals who struggle with accepting truths or reality. Anonymous accused Musk of promoting absurd conspiracy theories on his platform.
Anonymous, renowned as a hacktivist group, has a history of targeted cyberattacks against governments, corporations, and organizations to champion their social and political causes. Notable instances include their 2011 attack on PayPal for discontinuing donations to Wikileaks and breaching government websites in support of the Arab Spring pro-democracy protests in Tunisia and Egypt.
