Knicks employees receive fake ring offer in phishing test
By The BriefBrief
The New York Knicks reportedly sent employees an email offering championship rings as a phishing test. Coaches received empty ring boxes during the team's opening-night ceremony this week, and team sources said staff reactions ranged from annoyance to anger.
WHO:The New York Knicks
WHAT:The Knicks reportedly used a fake championship-ring offer in an employee phishing test.
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 2:57 PM ET
WHERE:New York, USA
WHY:The email was used as a phishing test.
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