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Cybersecurity researchers have warned of an uptick in phishing emails targeting peoples employee credentials.

Sometimes, employees contribute to the plan directly from their paycheck, which is then matched by their employers.

A computer being guarded by cybersecurity.

While phishing emails around 401k plans are popular, they are not the only topic, Cofenses researchers added.

Other email topics include open enrollment, surveys, and salary restructuring communications.

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