Walmart 401(k) accounts may have been exposed in Merrill data breach
A data breach involving Merrill has exposed personal information tied to some Walmart 401(k) retirement plan participants. This could put affected people at risk of scams, identity misuse, or attempts to access financial accounts.
Who is at risk
Current or former Walmart employees who participated in a Walmart 401(k) plan managed through Merrill are most at risk.
What to watch for
Watch for unexpected emails, phone calls, mailed notices, password reset messages, or account activity involving your retirement, bank, or other financial accounts.
What to do
Immediately change your retirement account password, turn on extra login protection if available, and closely review your account statements and credit reports for anything unusual.