An email offering Knicks staff a championship ring reportedly was a phishing test, and clicking it led to mandatory cybersecurity training.
Employees of the New York Knicks reportedly got an email offering what looked like a real championship ring. It was not a gift. According to Inc., the offer was a phishing test, and clicking it reportedly led to mandatory cybersecurity training.
The email looked real and offered a Knicks championship ring. Staff who clicked reportedly landed on required training instead of a prize. The report describes it as a test, not an actual attack.
Phishing is when a scammer sends a message that looks trustworthy to trick you into clicking a link or sharing information. A phishing test is the same thing, sent by an employer on purpose. The goal is to see who falls for it and then teach them what to look for.
A ring is something a fan or team employee would love to have. That is the point. Scammers and testers both use tempting offers, because excitement makes people click before they think.
The material does not say how many employees clicked, who sent the test, or what the training covered. It also does not say whether anyone faced consequences. The full article was not available, so those details remain unclear.
A tempting offer at work can be a trap, so check the sender and ask before you click, even when the email looks friendly.
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