# Carbonato Botnet Exploits Docker Hosts to Deploy AI-Controlled Malware

> Source: <https://osintsights.com/carbonato-botnet-exploits-docker-hosts-to-deploy-ai-controlled-malware>
> Published: 2026-09-28 12:49:21+00:00

Meet Carbonato, a sneaky botnet that's exploiting Docker hosts to spread AI-controlled malware, and learn how it uses a clever worm-like approach to propagate across networks. It starts by targeting Docker daemons left exposed without authentication, allowing it to install malware and create remote access.