Hard-coded secrets in Docker images pose significant security risks, as they can be inadvertently leaked and exploited by attackers. A recent analysis of 15 million Docker images on DockerHub revealed over 100,000 valid secrets, many of which date back years, highlighting the need for organizations to regularly audit their Docker images to prevent potential breaches.

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The article discusses a critical vulnerability in the GitHub Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration that allows attackers to exploit AI assistants through prompt injection attacks. By creating malicious GitHub issues, attackers can hijack AI agents to access private repositories and exfiltrate sensitive data, highlighting the inadequacy of traditional security measures and the need for advanced protections like Docker's MCP Toolkit.