Docker Desktop Drama: Mac Malware Mayhem or Misunderstanding?

Docker Desktop isn’t starting on macOS due to malware warnings, thanks to files signed with the wrong certificate. The alerts are false, but fixing the issue involves updates and patches. Docker recommends updating to version 4.37.2 or applying patches for older versions to resolve the problem.

Hot Take:

Docker Desktop has taken the term “Mac Attack” to a whole new level with its accidental malware warning kerfuffle. Who knew code-signing certificates could have such a chaotic social life?

Key Points:

  • Docker Desktop on macOS is blocked by false malware warnings due to incorrect code-signing certificates.
  • Users need to manually update or patch Docker to resolve the issue.
  • Docker has released an update, version 4.37.2, to fix the problem permanently.
  • Older versions (4.32 to 4.36) require specific patches, while versions 4.28 and earlier are unaffected.
  • The situation remains ongoing with Docker’s status page showing partial service disruption.

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