Twitch has apologized after streamer Emiru was attacked at TwitchCon and announced several changes to future events.
During a meet and greet at TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego, a man inappropriately touched Emiru, resulting in an assault.
The streaming platform initially described the situation as “completely unacceptable.” However, Emiru later shared that the individual was able to bypass several security measures to reach her and wasn’t stopped by security before leaving the event.
She also criticized Twitch’s security team, claiming they were slow to respond to the issue and that the platform wasn’t truthful in its first statement.
Emiru responded to Twitch’s statement by saying it wasn’t true that the attacker was immediately caught. She explained that he was allowed to leave her meet and greet, and she didn’t find out he’d been apprehended until several hours after the attack.
On October 24th, Dan Clancy, the CEO of the site, publicly responded to the issues that arose at TwitchCon and explained how similar events will be handled moving forward.
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Clancy believes Twitch let down Emiru by not preventing the attack and by its subsequent response to the situation.
He admitted they handled the communication surrounding the incident poorly, including his own statements, and apologized to Emiru for everything that happened.
The CEO stated that Twitch is thoroughly investigating the incident and related problems that surfaced afterward. They are reviewing all aspects of the platform, including the sign-up process, overall design, and security measures.
We’re carefully reviewing the safety and security of the event and will make improvements for future TwitchCons. While we can’t share all the details due to privacy concerns, we will let attendees know about any changes that affect them.
TwitchCon is also planning for in-person streaming and making sure the event is accessible to everyone. More details about these plans will be shared soon.
I want to sincerely apologize for the security issue that happened at Emiru’s Meet and Greet. We understand this was unacceptable and are taking full responsibility. We made mistakes both in letting it happen and in how we handled things afterward. We didn’t manage the situation well…
— Twitch (@Twitch) October 24, 2025
It’s still unclear if these changes will be enough to shift how the public views the event.
Many streamers already dropped out of TwitchCon fearing security flaws
Several popular streamers, including Asmongold, Valkyrae, QTCinderella, and Hasan, cancelled their appearances at TwitchCon due to worries about safety and security.
Previous TwitchCons have faced criticism due to safety concerns, including harassment of Amouranth by stalkers and a sexual assault experienced by Nmplol.
Beyond the issues with Emiru, VTubers like Ironmouse were deeply upset to discover that Twitch staff had thrown away gifts fans sent to TwitchCon. It was a really disheartening experience for them.
Twitch streamer Lululuvely discovered a concerning issue: the computer she used at TwitchCon already had software installed that could have stolen her account information. This means her accounts may have been at risk before she even started streaming.
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