# Hacker Used Malware to Expose High-Stakes Poker Players' Cards

A hacker targeted high-stakes online poker players with malware that revealed their hole cards, according to Wired. The scheme could undermine trust in online poker and highlights the risks of targeted malware against wealthy players.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/a-hacker-targeted-high-stakes-poker-players-with-malware-that-exposed-their-cards/) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0000