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New Linux malware targets Docker APIs to mine Dero cryptocurrency, exploiting exposed port 2375 to create self-replicating mining network.
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GameStop CEO justifies $505M Bitcoin purchase as hedge against currency devaluation, following MicroStrategy's crypto treasury strategy.
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Fed minutes indicate rate decisions will remain data-dependent, with inflation and labor market as key factors for future adjustments.
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PRIVACY COIN DERO TARGETED BY SELF-PROPAGATING MALWARE
A new strain of Linux malware is actively targeting exposed Docker infrastructures worldwide, converting vulnerable servers into a decentralized network that mines privacy coin Dero.
The malware exploits port 2375—used for unauthenticated Docker API access—to deploy two Golang-based payloads. One masquerades as the legitimate nginx web server, while the other, named cloud, handles mining operations.
Infected nodes autonomously scan the internet for additional targets and deploy infected containers, operating without a centralized command server.
As of early May, over 520 Docker APIs were found publicly accessible via port 2375, making them prime targets. The infrastructure and wallet addresses used in these attacks match those from Kubernetes-targeted exploits seen in 2023–2024.
Analysis:
Open Docker API ports, particularly 2375, represent a critical attack vector. Developers and DevOps teams must audit configurations, close exposed ports, and monitor containers regularly.
This campaign highlights how the convenience of containerization can come at the cost of serious security risks. Small businesses, solo developers, and cloud users should proactively harden infrastructure to avoid cryptojacking and other intrusions.
GAMESTOP CEO: “BTC IS A HEDGE AGAINST GLOBAL CURRENCY DEVALUATION”
GameStop’s CEO explained the company’s recent $505 million Bitcoin purchase (4,710 BTC), stating that “BTC is a hedge against global currency devaluation.”
The move marks a strategic pivot in GameStop’s treasury strategy, aligning it with companies like Tesla and MicroStrategy that view Bitcoin as a macro hedge.
Analysis:
The CEO’s positioning of BTC as a devaluation hedge reflects rising corporate interest in digital assets as alternative stores of value.
Still, GameStop’s success with this move will depend on Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory and the firm’s financial agility amid volatility. It’s a bold, high-risk bet that could define the company’s future narrative—positively or negatively.
FEDERAL RESERVE MINUTES: POLICY ADJUSTMENTS DEPEND ON INCOMING DATA
The U.S. Federal Reserve released the minutes from its May 6–7 FOMC meeting, confirming the target federal funds rate remains at 4.25%–4.5%.
Participants agreed that any future rate adjustments will depend on evolving data, economic outlook shifts, and risk assessments.
The Fed pledged to remain flexible and responsive to new information, citing labor market strength, inflation pressures, and global financial developments as key factors.
Analysis:
Markets now turn their attention to late May and June’s inflation, employment, and retail data. Persistent inflation above 2% or an overheated labor market could increase the odds of rate hikes.
Conversely, signs of economic slowdown may reopen discussions around potential rate cuts. The Fed remains in wait-and-see mode, with decisions hinging on near-term macro signals.
