{
  "id": 17111602,
  "title": "Hacker may have stolen millions in a malware attack against online poker players",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/hacker-may-have-stolen-millions-in-a-malware-attack-against-online",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-29T19:03:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Engadget",
    "slug": "engadget",
    "url": "https://www.engadget.com/2301500/hacker-may-have-stolen-millions-in-a-malware-attack-against-online-poker-players/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent cyberattack has targeted hundreds of online poker players, potentially resulting in millions of dollars in stolen funds. The superuser cheating strategy, where a player gains unfair access to another's cards, has been used in such attacks on multiple occasions. This particular incident appears to be a prolonged campaign, with the hacker exploiting third-party tools to install malware, known as MeshAgent, on victims' computers. The hacker's identity remains unknown and has not been charged with any crime as of now. Different online poker platforms reacted differently, with some banning the cheater due to unusual win rates and play tendencies, while others released tools to help players check for compromised machines. However, one company not only allowed the cheater to remain active despite complaints but also claimed there was no evidence of manipulated game outcomes and refused to refund affected players. The incident serves as a reminder for individuals to take basic protective measures to safeguard their devices.",
  "summary": "Wired has the story of a superuser cheating scandal.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}