MSG uses Knicks championship rings as bait in phishing test, calls the lure 'an unfortunate mistake'

The New York Knicks organization sent a phishing test email to employees, disguised as an offer for free championship rings. Those who clicked the link were directed to a mandatory cybersecurity class, a measure taken after a recent hack. The team confirmed the test and apologized for using the rings as a lure, stating they will distribute over 275 rings to players, coaches, and employees.

• MSG, the organization behind the New York Knicks, conducted a cybersecurity test using a phishing email.
• The email was disguised as an offer for free championship rings to employees.
• Employees who clicked the link in the email were enrolled in a mandatory cybersecurity class.
• MSG stated the test was to strengthen security after a recent hack that compromised employee login information.
• The organization apologized for using the rings as a lure and confirmed that over 275 rings, worth over $3.7 million, would be distributed to players, coaches, and employees.
• The Knicks recently received their first championship banner since 1973 and extravagant rings worth at least $100,000 each.