Knicks used fake ring offer in employee phishing test

Madison Square Garden sent employees a fake offer of championship rings in late September as part of a phishing test, and workers who clicked the link were required to attend cybersecurity training, according to reporting based on team sources and a copy of the email. The message told staff they could choose between two designs for a complimentary employee ring. Instead of selecting a ring, employees who followed the link were assigned mandatory training intended to address cybersecurity concerns, the report said. The test was attributed to Madison Square Garden, whose owner, James Dolan, also owns the Knicks. The email arrived after the Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years. The offer said the rings would use the same jeweler and craftsmanship as the championship rings and would be personalized at no cost. The timing and the significance of the title for employees drew attention to the test, though the organization did not publicly discuss the ring arrangements. The episode coincided with the team’s banner-raising ceremony, where Knicks assistant coaches were given empty ring boxes, according to the same reporting, which cited league sources. The coaches...