# MSG uses Knicks championship rings as bait in phishing test, calls the lure ‘an unfortunate mistake’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/msg-uses-knicks-championship-rings-as-bait-in-phishing-test-calls-the-lure-an-unfortunate-mistake/
- Published: 2026-10-23T21:48:51+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T22:14:03+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/msg-uses-knicks-championship-rings-bait-phishing-test-calls-lure-unfortunate-mistake
- Topics: Cybersecurity, Technology, World

## Key points

- MSG used a ring offer in an employee phishing test.
- Clickers were sent to mandatory cybersecurity training.
- The company plans to distribute over 275 rings and jewellery.

## Summary

MSG used a fake offer of Knicks championship rings in a phishing test for employees, prompting criticism after staff who clicked the link were required to attend cybersecurity training. The company called the choice of lure “an unfortunate mistake”, particularly as the Knicks’ support staff had reportedly not received rings alongside the players.

MSG said the test was intended to strengthen security after hackers recently extorted the company using login details obtained through a similar phishing attack. It said it would distribute more than 275 rings and other jewellery, worth over $3.7 million, to players, coaches, employees and others in recognition of their contributions. Players’ rings reportedly contain about 800 diamonds and are estimated to be worth at least $100,000 each.

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