Episode Summary

IT on TAP turns 1 year old! 🎉 In this milestone 12th episode, Nick and Pieter raise a glass to celebrate a full year of monthly tech-and-beer conversations.

This time, we dive into the fascinating history of computer viruses—from the earliest digital mischief-makers to today’s sophisticated cyber threats—and explore how antivirus software emerged in an ever-escalating arms race between attackers and defenders. Along the way, we uncover quirky virus stories, surprising facts, and how this cat-and-mouse game still shapes cybersecurity today.