Piecyk: Yahoo Is Still Valuable to Verizon

The transcript discusses Verizon's interest in acquiring Yahoo, focusing on the potential for a lower acquisition price due to Yahoo's recent hacking issues. The hack, affecting a billion accounts, raises questions about Yahoo's security and its impact on user retention. Despite the negative implications, Verizon is still interested in Yahoo for its scale and user base. The discussion also touches on Verizon's broader acquisition strategy, including potential interest in other companies like Dish.

What are the potential risks for Verizon in acquiring Yahoo given the recent security breaches?

How does the scale of Yahoo's user base affect its vulnerability to hacking?