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Hacker News Recap

September 29th, 2023 | Burning money on paid ads for a dev tool – what we've learned

Sep 30, 2023
Introduction examines hack of Microsoft's Azure Cloud and concerns about safety measures. Cloud Service Providers and Customer Trust discusses business motivations and customer trust in choosing Azure. Collaborative tool for visual content creation and discussion on risks of a suspicious HDMI adapter. Norway's Ban on Meta and Debate on Advertising, followed by Challenges in MMO Game Design. The Complex History and Evolution of Two-Phase Locking in Concurrency Control.
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Quick takeaways

  • Microsoft's Azure Cloud was hacked, raising concerns about the integrity of its security measures and sparking comparisons with other cloud service providers.
  • The podcast emphasizes the need for a clear understanding of the objectives of paid ads, discussing their role in shaping brand preference and ethical implications.

Deep dives

Microsoft's colossal security breach raises doubts about cloud-based systems

Microsoft's Azure Cloud was hacked, compromising 60,000 emails from 10 USA State Department accounts, raising concerns about the integrity of Microsoft's security measures. Discussions also covered the credibility and security practices of Azure versus other cloud service providers.

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