TwitchCon Betrayal: How Banning Bodyguards Led to Security Failures at TwitchCon 2025

The celebratory atmosphere of TwitchCon San Diego 2025, marking the event’s 10th anniversary, was overshadowed by severe and recurring security failures. While Twitch CEO Dan Clancy unveiled new features aimed at creator growth during the opening Keynote, the reality on the ground demonstrated a profound disregard for the fundamental safety of its biggest stars. This …