Docker Zombie Malware Infects Containers to Mine Crypto and Self-Replicate

A sophisticated self-replicating malware strain targeting Docker environments has been discovered propagating across insecurely published Docker APIs. This “zombie” malware, observed in May 2025, autonomously infects Docker containers and transforms them into cryptomining nodes while simultaneously scanning for new victims to continue its spread—all without requiring a command-and-control server. Securelist researchers identified two primary components […]

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