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Knicks sent employees fake offer of championship rings in phishing test: Report

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Briefings

The New York Knicks organization sent employees a phishing email in late September promising free championship rings, instructing them to click a link to make a selection from two ring designs. Employees who clicked the link were forced to attend a mandatory cybersecurity class to satisfy owner James Dolan's growing concerns. This test aims to identify which employees fail to recognize scam indicators. The report notes this is a common corporate practice to evaluate staff awareness of phishing attempts.

Key points

• The New York Knicks organization sent employees a phishing email in late September promising free championship rings.
• Employees who clicked the link were forced to attend a mandatory cybersecurity class to satisfy owner James Dolan's growing concerns.

Context

This incident occurred in late September 2026, as reported by The New York Times. It is a common corporate practice to send phishing emails to test staff awareness of scam indicators, similar to how Condé Nast sends test messages with misspelled domains. The purpose is to identify which employees fail to recognize phishing attempts.

Limitations

The report cites team sources but does not provide specific details on the number of employees targeted or the exact design of the rings. The evidence is limited to the reported email content and the mandatory class attendance, with no further data on the test's results or impact on the organization.

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