Will the Yahoo Hack End the Verizon Deal?

The transcript discusses Verizon's concerns about Yahoo's security issues following a major hack affecting a billion users. It questions the impact on Yahoo's user base and the strategic value of the deal for Verizon. The changing media landscape, including AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner, prompts Verizon to reconsider its strategy. Yahoo's main value lies in its investment in Alibaba, with the Verizon deal being secondary.

What are the potential risks and liabilities that Verizon needs to consider before finalizing the deal with Yahoo?

In what ways might Yahoo's value be perceived differently by investors?