New KmsdBot Malware Hijacking Systems for Mining Crypto and Launch DDoS Attacks

A newly discovered evasive malware leverages the Secure Shell (SSH) cryptographic protocol to gain entry into targeted systems with the goal of mining cryptocurrency and carrying out distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Dubbed KmsdBot by the Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT), the Golang-based malware has been found targeting a variety of companies ranging from gaming…

Automation and AI in the C-Suite

Artificial intelligence, otherwise known as AI, and IT (information technology) go together like a horse and buggy, apparently. Old fashion, comfortable fit, and still moving along. But the CIO isn’t the only resident of the C-Suite that can benefit from AI. Gartner has identified five of the top AI (artificial intelligence) use cases for FP&A (financial planning and…

Polestar 6: Everything we know so far

Polestar 6: Specs Release date: 2026Price: $200,000 (estimated)Power: 870 horsepower (targeted)Battery range: 370+ miles (estimated)0 to 60 mph: 3.1 seconds (targeted)Smarts: 800-volt architecture, aluminum unibody, recycled and 3D-knit upholstery The Polestar 6 began life as a concept car called the O2, which was revealed in March 2022. Less than six months later, Polestar announced the…