Knicks to Hand Out Rings After Phishing Drill Mishap

Yahoo Sports • 23 Oct 19:57

The New York Knicks organization will award over 275 championship rings and jewelry to players, coaches, staff and affiliates following a phishing simulation that used fake ring offers.

New York Post • 23 Oct 19:04

The New York Knicks will award more than 275 championship rings, valued at about $3.7 million, to players, coaches, and employees, after a phishing-simulation email error.

Ars Technica • 23 Oct 16:51

The New York Knicks sent a phishing simulation email promising free championship rings to staff, prompting mandatory cybersecurity training and a later statement from Madison Square Garden Sports.

ESPN • 23 Oct 15:05

Several New York Knicks assistant coaches were given empty boxes instead of championship rings at Tuesday's ceremony, and some team employees fell victim to a phishing test that will not result in rings.

CBS Sports • 23 Oct 12:29

New York Knicks players received their championship rings, but assistant coaches got empty boxes and many staff may not receive rings, amid a cybersecurity phishing test for employees.

Yahoo Sports • 23 Oct 03:29

The New York Knicks sent a phishing test disguised as a championship ring offer to employees, turning the stunt into a mandatory cybersecurity lesson.