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Employer Update

Category: 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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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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Your Turn to Ask

May 2023

What tips can I pass along to help new employees protect their VRS accounts?

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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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Financial Capability Month Brings the Focus on Money Matters

April 2023

VRS offers resources for the money issues that matter most. Work with us to build employees’ financial skills.

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Help Protect Employees From Identity Theft

January 2023

Online security is more important than ever. VRS has developed a quick-read graphic to help members prevent identity theft. Sha...

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