Docker Desktop macOS Startup Failure Due to Malware Reports

2025-01-16

Docker Desktop for macOS users recently experienced startup issues where macOS flagged `com.docker.vmnetd` or `com.docker.socket` as malware. Docker identified the root cause as incorrectly signed files in existing installations and released patches. Users are advised to update to the latest version or manually replace the affected files. The issue is resolved, but Docker continues monitoring for any further issues.

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