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Look out for IRS phishing scams this tax season: Information Security Awareness - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/information-security/awareness/updates/irs-phishing-scams.html

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has warned of ongoing scams. Malicious links in emails or text messages are designed to trick recipients into sharing Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or other personal information that could be used in identity theft or to file fraudulent tax
Retirement Programs: Employees-HR Resources - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/retirement/retirement-programs.html
UT Southwestern employees can choose to participate in two different retirement programs: Texas Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Program.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/information-security/awareness/updates/cybersecurity-awareness-month.html

Now in its 20th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.
Encryption & Computer Basics: Information Security - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/information-security/encryption/
UT Southwestern protects data and users through the use of encryption, among several other safeguards.
Leave of Absence Nonpaid: Employee Life Events - UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/life-events/leave-of-absence.html
If you are on a leave of absence or the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), take steps to continue insurance and to reactivate insurance.
Just Married: Employee Life Events - UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/life-events/just-married.html
If you just got married, explore coverage options for your new spouse and their children or make changes to your own coverage and beneficiary information.
Change from Part-Time to Full-Time Employment Status: Life Events - UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/life-events/change-to-full-time.html
Employees who change from part-time to full-time employment have 31 days from the date of their employment status change to review and update their benefits.
Multi-Factor Fatigue: Information Security Awareness - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/information-security/awareness/updates/multi-factor-fatigue.html

Deepfake refers to a video, photo or voice clone that is created using artificial intelligence (AI). AI can be used to replicate images, speech patterns and mannerisms to manipulate depictions of people and events. Threat actors can use this technology to spread misinformation, cause disruption, and
Good Practices for Scanning QR Codes: Information Security Awareness - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/information-security/awareness/updates/qr-codes.html

QR codes are the square, scannable codes that you see for touchless menus at restaurants, real estate listings, TV ads, social media posts, and more.
Termed Accounts: Information Security Awareness - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/information-security/awareness/updates/termed-accounts.html

Deprovisioning is the process of deleting employee access to information resources when they leave. Supervisors and sponsors, please be sure to follow up when a user leaves UTSW. These unattended accounts could continue to be used by the ex employee or function as an easy starting point for an