My Precious Data

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From Virus Hunters to Cybercrime Fighters: A Conversation with Righard Zwienenberg (ESET).

2026-09-0732:56

In this English-language episode of My Precious Data, cybersecurity expert Eddy Willems sits down with longtime colleague, trusted friend, and internationally respected malware senior researcher Righard Zwienenberg from ESET. Eddy and Righard have known each other since the mid-1990s, the early days of antivirus research, when malware spread through floppy disks and the cybersecurity industry was still a small global community driven by curiosity and passion. Over the decades, they not only s...

From Viruses to Cyberwar: A Conversation with Mikko Hyppönen (Sensofusion).

2026-06-1138:10

In this English-language episode of My Precious Data, cybersecurity expert Eddy Willems sits down with one of the most recognized voices in the industry: Mikko Hyppönen, currently with Sensofusion and formerly of WithSecure. Eddy and Mikko go back to the late 1990s, a time when computer viruses were spreading via floppy disks and email attachments, long before cybercrime became a global industry and cyberwarfare entered mainstream discussions. This episode is both a journey through the histor...

Cybersecurity Is About People: Cybersecurity Insights with Jeannette Jarvis (CTA).

2026-05-1237:41

In this English-language episode of My Precious Data, cybersecurity expert Eddy Willems sits down with longtime colleague and industry veteran Jeannette Jarvis from CTA. Eddy and Jeannette go back to the late 1990s, a time when cybersecurity was still a niche domain, long before it became a boardroom priority. Their conversation reflects not only decades of experience, but also the evolution of the industry through very different lenses. This episode also marks a small but meaningful mileston...

Trust Must Be Measured: A Conversation with Andreas Clementi, Founder and CEO of AV-Comparatives.

2026-03-2039:28

In this new English episode of My Precious Data, cybersecurity expert Eddy Willems sits down with longtime colleague and friend Andreas Clementi, founder of AV-Comparatives, the independent organisation behind some of the most respected security product tests worldwide. For decades, AV-Comparatives has been the silent benchmark behind the cybersecurity industry. Vendors build products. Marketing teams make claims. But independent testing determines what truly works. Eddy and Andreas go back m...

A Conversation with Pavel Baudiš (Co-founder of Avast & Board Member of Gen).

2026-01-1939:35

In this new English episode of the My Precious Data Podcast, Eddy Willems sits down with a true legend in cybersecurity: Pavel Baudiš, the co-founder of AVAST and current Board Member of GEN. Pavel and Eddy share a friendship that spans decades, back to the early days when computer viruses were spreading on floppy disks, and the word “cybersecurity” didn’t even exist yet. Together, they reflect on the origins of AVAST, the passion that drove early antivirus pioneers, and how the industry evol...

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