Epilepsy Foundation Goes After Users Who Tweeted Seizure-Triggering Messages

The Epilepsy Foundation has decided to file a formal criminal complaint after its official Twitter account was spammed with content supposed to trigger seizures in people with epilepsy.

In a press release published on December 16, the foundation notes that the attacks used both its Twitter handle and hashtags to point users to flashing or strobing lights, which are known as potential triggers of seizures in those with photosensitive epilepsy.

Approximately 3% of the people with epilepsy could suffer seizures when exposed to flashing lights, according to official statistics.

The foundation emphasizes that the attacks happened during the National Epilepsy Awareness Month, which is the time of year when most people suffering from epilepsy are likely to follow its Twitter account.

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description: Automatisch generierte SIEM-Erkennungsregel basierend auf CTI Intelligence
references:
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author: iShareStuff CTI Automated Detection Engine
date: 2026-09-24
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