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. Join us LIVE on Mondays, 4:30pm EST. A weekly Podcast with BHIS and Friends. We discuss notable Infosec, and infosec-adjacent news stories gathered by our community news team. https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHillsInformationSecurity Chat with us on Discord! - https://discord.gg/bhis 🔴live-chat 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 Publix Hurricane cakes are a long-standing tradition of hurricanes Storm passes as Publix discontinues controversial hurricane cakes MonsterCloud’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 LearningWWHF Mile High Conference 2027 Creators & Guests Kip Boyle - Guest Ashley Knowles - Guest John Strand - Host Ralph May - Host Wade Wells - Host Ryan Poirier - Producer Corey Ham - Host Bronwen Aker - Host Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. Click here to view the episode transcript. 🔗 Register for FREE Infosec Webcasts, Anti-casts & Summits  https://poweredbybhis.com Brought to you by: Black Hills Information Security  https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com ☯️ Introducing BHIS Fusion Penetration Testing https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/fusion-penetration-testing/ Antisyphon Training https://www.antisyphontraining.com/ Active Countermeasures https://www.activecountermeasures.com Wild West Hackin Fest https://wildwesthackinfest.com