The Tech Newsletter Ā
EMPIST Tech Talk Ā
It’s the most wonderful time of the week! It’s time for EMPIST’s weekly Tech Talk news. Get the latest tech news, digital marketing highlights, tech tips, and more. Let’s get started!Ā
The Weekly Tech News Update Ā
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, also known as the DPC, charged Twitter with a fine of $547,000. This fine was due to Twitter failing to report a data breach that went against Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). However, Twitter isn’t the only social platform in hot water. There are many other data breach cases in the works against Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and more. Read the full story >>
The Weekly EMPIST Blog Ā
Online Security Tips for Working from HomeĀ
Are You at Risk?Ā Ā Ā
While you are working from home, itās important to stay current with the latest online security tips. Hackers know that there is a lack of communication between employees working from home, so they will use every tactic they can to gain access to your companyās information. Here are a few online security tips you should know to stay safe.Ā Read the blog >> Ā
The Tech Talk Newsletter TipĀ
From the EMPIST Help DeskĀ
Why is having aĀ passwordĀ with multiple characters important? Here are the facts:Ā Ā
- A password with 2 characters = 9,025 possibilitiesĀ
- A password with 4 characters = 81,450,625 possibilitiesĀ
- A password with 16 characters = 44,012,666,865,176,569,775,543,212,890,625 possibilitiesĀ
The Tech Talk TriviaĀ
Question:Ā What can happen if a CD spins too fast?Ā Ā
The Weekly Marketing SpotlightĀ
Everyone is getting the McDonald’s cut! This may be the best quarantine haircut session of 2020. McDonald’s Sweden just ran a promotion around the ‘Golden M’ haircut that was popular in the 1990s. From December 5th – 6th, customers could get a free virtual appointment, compliments of the M Barber Shop, with a hairdresser teaching them how to achieve the perfect Golden M haircut.Ā Read the full story >>
Trivia Answer: Though unlikely, the CD could shatter.Ā
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