Madison Square Garden faced a cybersecurity incident after employees received an email that appeared to be a notification for selecting a New York Knicks championship ring, but was later identified as a phishing attempt. The organization described the incident as an “unfortunate mistake” in a statement issued on Friday.

The suspicious email led some staff members to believe they were participating in the ring selection process. However, the communication was not an official message from the Knicks or Madison Square Garden. Despite the confusion, the company confirmed that more than 275 players and employees will still receive championship rings as originally planned.

No further details have been provided regarding the origin of the phishing email or the measures being taken to address the security breach. Madison Square Garden’s acknowledgment highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by sports organizations and other large institutions in protecting sensitive communications from fraudulent schemes.