Proposed lawsuit claims data breach at Madison Square Garden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against Madison Square Garden Entertainment in New York federal court, asserting that hackers accessed sensitive visitor information from up to 26 million individuals. The allegations are linked to a cyberattack by the group ShinyHunters, which reportedly compromised biometric data and personal information. This lawsuit follows the Knicks' recent victory over the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, securing the 2025-26 championship. The situation has highlighted concerns regarding the venue's surveillance practices.
- •Lawsuit filed in New York federal court on June 17, 2026.
- •Allegations involve access to biometric data and personal information.
- •Cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims responsibility for the breach.
- •Lawsuit follows Knicks' victory in the NBA Finals against the Spurs.
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