MSG Uses $3.7 Million Knicks Rings in Phishing Test After Recent Hack
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 23
MSG Uses $3.7 Million Knicks Rings in Phishing Test After Recent Hack
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 23
Summary
MSG confirmed it sent employees a fake championship-ring redemption email, and anyone who clicked was assigned a mandatory cybersecurity class.
The company said the test followed a recent hack and extortion attempt that used an employee login and password stolen through a similar phishing attack.
Backlash grew after reports that assistant coaches and other staff had not received rings during the Knicks' championship celebrations, making the ring-themed lure especially sensitive.
MSG called the tactic an "unfortunate mistake" and said it will distribute more than 275 rings and other jewelry worth over $3.7 million to players, coaches, employees and other Knicks personnel.