Mesh Agent Malware Exposed: Scammer Cheated High-Stakes Poker Players for Years

The malware, Mesh Agent, was discovered to have been used by a scammer to cheat high-stakes poker players. The scammer used Mesh Agent to gain remote access to players' computers and view their cards. The scammer targeted high-stakes players on platforms like GG, ACR, and CoinPoker. The scammer was eventually caught after showing unusually good results and targeting specific players.

The malware was likely distributed through poker software, trackers, or table selection programs. The scammer, known as Pol Greg, was active under various nicknames on different platforms. The scammer was eventually caught after showing unusually good results and targeting specific players.

One of the affected players, Gleb 'psyhoagromor' Kovtunov, shared his experience, noting that he had suspected Pol Greg of cheating and had reported his suspicions to anti-cheating groups. Kovtunov mentioned that Pol Greg had likely seen his private messages and had removed the malware from his computer to cover his tracks. Another player confirmed that Pol Greg had been a top winner against him on GG, indicating the extent of the scam.