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Employer Update

Category: Online Security

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Members Can Prevent Identity Theft by Securing Their Accounts Now

February 2025

By registering their online accounts, members are helping prevent someone else from laying claim to the account fraudulently.

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Tips to Help You and Your Employees Avoid Getting Hooked

November 2024

Do you or your employees know how to spot the tell-tale signs of a phishing email? Here are some tips.

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Security Tip: Remind Members to Protect Their Online VRS Accounts

October 2024

Just as you work to safeguard employees’ data, VRS also takes measures every day to keep members’ information secure.

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Your Turn to Ask

July 2024

How soon should new employees register for a myVRS account?

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Announcements

February 2024

Proofpoint Replaces Zix; DCP Record Keeper Transition; Employer Training

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Proofpoint Replaces Zix for Emailing Forms to VRS Securely

January 2024

You will need to register the first time you send an encrypted email using Proofpoint.

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VRS Changes Encrypted Email Service Provider

December 2023

Starting December 12, VRS will begin using Proofpoint Secure Mail for securely submitting forms and related documents.

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Announcements

June 2023

Learn more about account security changes, training opportunities and DCP counseling for retired or separated employees.

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Account Security Starts With Members

April 2023

By registering their online accounts, members help protect themselves from fraud.

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