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Carbonato Malware Exploits Exposed Docker Hosts with AI-Powered Botnet

A new malware campaign called Carbonato is exploiting Docker hosts with exposed APIs to build an AI-powered botnet, according to the report. Carbonato targets Docker daemons with exposed APIs, using them to launch a privileged container and gain broad access to the host.

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Meet Carbonato, a sneaky new malware campaign that's taking advantage of exposed Docker hosts to build an AI-powered botnet, and discover how it compromises vulnerable systems with ease. It targets Docker daemons with exposed APIs, using them to launch a privileged container and gain broad access to the host.

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