Knicks used fake ring email to test staff cybersecurity
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 16:28 · Archive
The New York Knicks sent employees a deceptive email promising championship rings, then flagged those who clicked the link for a mandatory cybersecurity class.
The New York Knicks conducted a phishing test by sending employees a deceptive email in late September offering complimentary championship rings. The message, which began 'Congratulations, your Employee Championship Ring is here', promised staff at Madison Square Garden rings with 'the same jeweler, the same craftsmanship' as those given to players and coaches, personalised with their names and costing nothing.
When employees clicked the link to choose between two designs—Championship Gold and Garden Classic—they were automatically flagged by the company's security system. Those who fell for the phishing attempt were then required to attend a mandatory cybersecurity class. According to the Athletic, some longtime employees and staff in business operations will not actually receive championship rings at all.
How it is being reported
- Knicks reveal $3.7 million plan for employee championship rings after coming under fire for phishing email ‘mistake’Assistant coaches will get their real rings “shortly,” said a league source, who added that the distribution of 275 championship rings was always the plan.New York Post · 23 Oct, 19:14
- Knicks sent employees fake offer of championship rings in phishing test: ReportCorporate phishing tests are common, but this one was especially cruel.Ars Technica · 23 Oct, 17:51
- New York Knicks slammed after staffers are 'denied NBA championship rings in cruel fake email ploy'The Knicks ring ceremony on Tuesday night rang hollow for some staff and coaches after the team used the championship rings as the backdrop for a cruel phishing test.Daily Mail Sport · 23 Oct, 12:19
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