Russian Data Centers Bombed - 2026-10-12
The BHIS crew discusses MonsterCloud’s ransomware decryption fraud, a Canadian cybersecurity executive’s arrest, and strikes on Russian data centers linked to a sharp decline in Yandex bot traffic. AI reverse engineering takes center stage as the team explores game recreations, commercial software clones, Linux vulnerability discovery, and the changing economics of software. They also examine AI-powered threat hunting and deception, a cyberattack on French supermarket refrigeration, fake Claude Code installers, and a controversial critique of passkeys. The episode closes with a preview of questions about AI-generated mathematics and encryption security.
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Chapters
- (00:00) - PreShow Banter™ — Less Boty on the Internet
- (08:10) - Russian Data Centers Bombed - 2026-10-12
- (11:05) - MonsterCloud’s Ransomware Decryption Fraud
- (15:24) - Canadian Cybersecurity Executive Arrested in Ransomware Case
- (19:15) - Russian Data Center Strikes and the Drop in Yandex Bot Traffic
- (24:41) - Drone Threats Prompt B-1 Bomber Withdrawal from the UK
- (27:22) - AI Reverse Engineers PlayStation 2 Games
- (28:45) - AI Software Recreations and Linux Zero-Day Discovery
- (57:22) - Kip Boyle’s “Owning AI Risk” Training and Discount Code
- (01:00:36) - Cyberattack Disrupts French Supermarket Refrigeration
- (01:03:17) - ClickFix Campaigns Use Fake Claude Code Installers
- (01:05:32) - Kip Boyle’s New Book: Gears Don’t Guess
- (01:07:08) - “Passkeys Are a Trap”: Examining a Controversial Article
- (01:08:11) - AI Math Breakthroughs and Potential Encryption Risks
- (01:09:48) - Ashley’s October 28 Webcast: Using AI for Research and Learning
- (01:13:13) - BHIS Penetration Testing and Incident Response Services
- (01:14:22) - Bronwen's Proposed Local LLM Workshop
Links
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Storm passes as Publix discontinues controversial hurricane cakesMonsterCloud’s Ransomware Decryption Fraud
Canadian Cybersecurity Executive Arrested in Ransomware Case
Russian Data Center Strikes and the Drop in Yandex Bot Traffic
Drone Threats Prompt B-1 Bomber Withdrawal from the UK
AI Reverse Engineers Classic Games
AI Software Recreations and Linux Zero-Day Discovery
Kip Boyle’s “Owning AI Risk” Training and Discount Code
Cyberattack Disrupts French Supermarket Refrigeration
ClickFix Campaigns Use Fake Claude Code Installers
Kip Boyle’s New Book: Gears Don’t Guess
“Passkeys Are a Trap”: Examining a Controversial Article
AI Math Breakthroughs and Potential Encryption Risks
Ashley’s October 28 Webcast: Using AI for Research and Learning
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