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Learn the rules: The hacker mindset

Microsoft Research Blog · microsoft.com · By Weishung Liu, Mike Walker · November 3, 2026

Research Manager Mike Walker reflects on a career spanning hacker culture, cybersecurity, and AI, sharing lessons about trust, teamwork, leadership, and why solving difficult problems requires curiosity, judgment, agility—and an understanding of the rules. The post Learn the rules: The hacker mindset appeared first on Microsoft Research.

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