malware
Carbonato Botnet Compromises Docker Hosts to Deploy Telegram-Controlled Hermes AI Agent
Medium
Summary
A new botnet, Carbonato, is targeting exposed Docker daemons to deploy an AI agent framework called Hermes Agent. Operated by individuals in Costa Rica, the botnet uses a worm-like approach to spread across networks, installing Hermes Agent and instructing it to follow commands received through Telegram. The activity is part of a broader trend of threat actors utilizing AI tools to automate attack operations.
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