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IBM's mainframe operating system upgrade will embrace AI

Network World

IBM said this week it will soon roll out an AI-infused, hybrid-cloud oriented version of its z/OS mainframe operating system. Expected in the third quarter, z/OS 3.1 will support technologies intended to enable deployment of AI workloads co-located with z/OS applications, IBM said in a customer preview letter.

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Dark Utilities C2 as a service tool leverages IPFS, targets several operating systems

Tech Republic Security

A new command and control as a service allows cybercriminals to easily control victims' computers and run cryptocurrency mining, DDoS attacks and provide full access to the systems. The post Dark Utilities C2 as a service tool leverages IPFS, targets several operating systems appeared first on TechRepublic.

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VMware ESXi gets critical patches for in-the-wild virtual machine escape attack

Network World

Virtual machine escapes, in which an attacker with access to a guest VM can take over the entire host server, are the most serious hypervisor attacks because they violate the core security principle that virtualization is supposed to offer: complete isolation between guest operating systems and the host OS.

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Google and mobile operating systems top list of privacy concerns, says Kaspersky

Tech Republic Security

Using data gathered by its Privacy Checker website, Kaspersky has been able to pinpoint areas of concern for visitors seeking to improve their privacy posture.

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Guide to Centralizing IT Operations: How to Link Tasks and Tools with an Automation Platform

Job schedulers and scripts run on autopilot, applications and operating systems can’t speak the same language, and other tools—like RPA or MFT solutions—operate in isolation. For many IT admins, business as usual is a juggling act. On a good day, everything runs smoothly.

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What Is a Robot Operating System (ROS)? Meaning, Working, Applications, and Benefits

IT Toolbox

A robot operating system (ROS) facilitates robotics development by providing tools, libraries, and communication structures for modular applications. The post What Is a Robot Operating System (ROS)? Learn in detail what ROS means, how it works, and a few of its benefits and applications.

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Kodachi is the operating system for those who value privacy but don't want to learn Linux

Tech Republic Security

For anyone looking to gain an extra layer of privacy on a desktop or laptop, Kodachi Linux might be the perfect option. Jack Wallen highlights this live Linux distribution.

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