2 publishers · first seen Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30 UTC · updated Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:03 UTC
An AI agent detected malware named MeshAgent on the computer of professional online poker player Alex, revealing a long-term cheating scheme in which the accused hacker, using the handle OxOO, allegedly accessed opponents' cards and won millions of dollars across major platforms. The malware, installed on April 24, 2026, allowed screen capture and remote control, with 11 incidents linked to sessions on Americas Cardroom (ACR), where OxOO was present in 10 of them. Alex’s AI, Claude, flagged the suspicious program after a database reset, prompting an investigation that identified hundreds of targeted players over multiple years. The hacker exploited third-party tools used for multi-table play, avoiding immediate financial theft from wallets but focusing on in-game gains. Despite OxOO’s win rate being statistically impossible, some platforms took no action, while one banned the account earlier due to anomalous performance.
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