Poker Players Targeted in Barcelona Hotel Hacking Incident

During the EPT Barcelona poker tournament, several players reported their laptops were compromised in their hotel rooms. The incident involved the theft and return of laptops, with potential malware installation. The incident occurred at the EPT Barcelona poker tournament, where several players' laptops were compromised. The incident involved the theft and return of laptops, with potential malware installation.

PokerStars' Director of Communications, Lee Jones, confirmed the incident and advised players to take security measures. He recommended storing laptops in safes, changing passwords, and checking for viruses. Jones also suggested reformatting hard drives and reinstalling software before playing online.

Jones emphasized the seriousness of the situation and assured that both PokerStars and the hotel's staff were taking the matter seriously. The police of Barcelona were also involved in the investigation. Players were advised to be hyper-vigilant and cautious with their laptops.