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The New York Knicks have faced criticism after sending employees an email promising complimentary NBA championship rings that turned out to be a cybersecurity exercise.
Staff members who accepted the invitation were reportedly required to complete cybersecurity training instead of receiving jewellery commemorating the franchise's historic victory.
The incident involved workers at Madison Square Garden, where expectations of receiving championship memorabilia had already grown following the team's successful season.
The deceptive message circulated in late September, offering recipients personalized jewellery supposedly manufactured by the same company responsible for producing players' rings.
Employees could select between two advertised designs, Championship Gold and Garden Classic, before following a link to register their preferred choice.
However, the invitation was actually part of an internal security assessment intended to identify workers susceptible to fraudulent messages and credential theft.
Those who followed the instructions were reportedly assigned compulsory cybersecurity lessons, although the organization has not disclosed how many employees were affected.
Joe Vardon, a senior NBA journalist at The Athletic, reported that several individuals familiar with the situation verified the exercise's purpose.
The report also raised questions about whether the invitation contained recognizable warning signs that might have helped employees identify the deception.
Such exercises commonly use suspicious addresses or misleading website links, although the specific indicators included in this particular message remain unknown.
The controversy followed the Knicks' first NBA championship since 1973, making the promised jewellery particularly significant for employees celebrating the achievement.
Receiving commemorative jewellery was also a reasonable expectation because NBA organizations commonly distribute less expensive versions to personnel outside their playing squads.
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