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A phishing email tricked Knicks staff into thinking they'd get championship rings
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A phishing email tricked Knicks staff into thinking they'd get championship rings

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Published Oct 23, 2026, 11:01 AM EDT

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Sometimes, cybersecurity threats don't just spoil a person's day — they spoil a sports team's greatest moment. Some New York Knicks and Madison Square Garden (MSG) employees were fooled into clicking through a phishing email test that promised 2026 championship rings.

Knicks sources speaking to The Athletic say MSG sent a phishing test that offered workers reservations for one of two free rings.…

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