7 Tips to Help You Be More CyberSmart

As we close Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) it’s not the close of awareness we need to be vigilant all year long. Here is 7 final tips to close out the month. Make Security A PriorityWhen purchasing new devices update default passwords and review the settings and privacy policy of the device.Remember you are the first …

Windows 11 Workshop & Preview

It's hard to believe it's been 6 years since Windows 10 was First released... But now a New Era is Born and Windows 11 is Coming in October 2021 Are you Ready For it? Let GEFNET Help You Decide! In 2015 GEFNET helped people learn and adopt Windows 10 as the new way to use …

What to do When Your Warranty Runs Out

Uh-oh Warranty’s Expired. Now what? Murphy’s Law says your device will go down right after your warranty expires. Avert that disaster. This article suggests some strategies to handle that situation and keep your technology up and running even out of warranty.  Most technology you buy in stores comes with a warranty of some sort. It …

Dislike: What to Do About the Facebook Data Leak

Facebook in April announced a leak of 533 million records. The data available to cybercriminals included emails, phone numbers, birthdates and more. Read on to find out if your personal data has been leaked and what to do about it. Even if you don't use facebook your friends do! The popular social media channel Facebook is …

FAQ: How do You Keep My Data Safe During Repair?

A common question was posed by a customer and wanted to share it here.  "How do you protect my data when you go to upgrade my computer?" First a little context... Customer brings in computer wanting it diagnosed because it kept crashing and freezing up.  After the initial evaluation I immediately notice that the customer …

Why You Need to Uninstall Adobe Flash Player

Flash Player has been replaced. You might not think that matters to you. But if you've ever downloaded the software to your device, you should uninstall it. Adobe hasn't just stopped supporting Flash Player. It's actively advising you take it off your computer. Otherwise you risk malware exposure. Learn more. #flash #flashplayer #adobeflash #cybersecurity #techtips

Phone Based MFA is OUT but Better than nothing…

You've heard me talk about the importance of account security and making sure you have a strong password. You've also heard me talk about setting up your #2FA or #MFA (Two Factor Authentication aka Multi Factor Authentication) Don't be confused about the new guidelines that #Microsoft has recently released. MFA is still critically important and if you haven't done so and …

Steer Clear of Coronavirus Scams

Cybercrooks take advantage of top news, which means they’ve already found ways to send malware and steal money using COVID-19. Read this article sharing what to watch out for and what to do to stay cyber safe. Steer clear of coronavirus scams! With the world grappling with a health pandemic, scams are shocking. Regrettably, bad …

Stay Safe online while Working From Home.

Here are some #tips for those still working from home. Secure your home WiFi connection If your home Wi-Fi password was “1234”, it’s time to give it a makeover. Enable WPA2-PSK (AES) if possible, with a long passphrase. If you need password ideas, use a password generator can be found via Google or RoboForm has …

A Safe and Secure Way to Schedule Windows 10 Updates

This originally appeared as a Facebook post on our Business page Join the conversation there!Facebook.com/GEFNET Windows 10 Update Tip It's no secret that Microsoft puts out buggy if not just plain bad updates. People have become scared to actually do the recommended updates out of fear it might break or kill the computer. You concern …