A group of hackers that previously targeted President Donald Trump has pledged to take aim at Elon Musk for the next month.
DonRoad Team, which previously claimed responsibility for taking down several Trump-associated websites, announced Monday it would begin hitting sites linked to Elon Musk. Elon Musk has increasing become a target of backlash as a result of his prominent role in the Trump administration as the head of DOGE. Musk remains popular with many Americans, but his approval rating has dipped underwater.
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