Knicks apologises for using championship rings in phishing simulation
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 22:02 · Archive
Madison Square Garden used fake championship ring emails to test cybersecurity but called it an 'unfortunate mistake'.
Madison Square Garden sent an email to employees in September reading 'Congratulations, your Employee Championship Ring is here' with graphics showing two ring styles to select. Those who clicked the link at the bottom were instead directed to a mandatory cybersecurity class, as the email was a phishing simulation test rather than a genuine offer.
The company said it was an 'unfortunate mistake' to use the rings as a lure for the security test. MSG explained that it had recently been hacked and extorted after attackers obtained employee login details through a similar phishing attack, prompting the decision to test staff awareness.
Madison Square Garden confirmed Friday that more than 275 players, coaches, employees and other members of the Knicks family will still receive actual championship rings and jewellery worth more than $3.7 million. The Knicks won the NBA championship, with players receiving their rings before their season-opening loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday.
How it is being reported
- Knicks say using championship rings in an email to fool employees was an 'unfortunate mistake'Madison Square Garden says an email that led employees to believe they were selecting a Knicks championship ring but instead was a phishing attempt was an “unfortunate mistake.”.Clickorlando · 23 Oct, 21:45
- Knicks say using championship rings in an email to fool employees was an 'unfortunate mistake'Madison Square Garden says an email that led employees to believe they were selecting a Knicks championship ring but instead was a phishing attempt was an “unfortunate mistake.”.News4Jax · 23 Oct, 21:45
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