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Knicks sent employees fake offer of championship rings in phishing test: Report

The New York Knicks organization sent employees a phishing email promising free championship rings in a test of its staff's ability to detect scams, The New…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by Ars Technica

23 Oct 2026, 22:21 IST Updated 1 day ago 1 min read 0 views

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According to Ars Technica, the New York Knicks organization sent employees a phishing email promising free championship rings in a test of its staff's ability to detect scams, The New York Times reported yesterday.

“Congratulations, your Employee Championship Ring is here,” the email sent in late September said, instructing employees to click a link to make a selection from two ring designs.

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Location: United States · Americas
Reported by: Ars Technica
First reported: 23 Oct 2026, 22:21 IST
Key names: York Knicks, York Times, Employee Championship Ring, Madison Square Garden
Section: Technology