Tesla Motors’ website and Twitter account were hacked and defaced on Saturday by an individual or group using the hashtag #RIPPRGANG, though it’s not clear at all who is really behind the attack.
BREAKING: Teslamotors site hacked: http://t.co/CD03sdYxju @teslamotors @teslarati #tesla pic.twitter.com/BKjshsMLvG
— Teslaliving (@teslaliving) April 25, 2015
The breach has lasted at least 45 minutes, as of publication. Tesla’s website was unreachable as of 5:20pm ET, 30 minutes after being defaced.
The hacker or hackers published a phone number on Twitter and claimed to be various Twitter accounts like @rootworx, but @rootworx says he’s not involved.
In cases like these, accurate attribution takes some time if it occurs at all.
https://twitter.com/rootworx/status/592069121707237376
https://twitter.com/rootworx/status/592071332277268480
We will update with any new information.
Photo via Tesla Motors
