Meet the 'Most Dangerous' Celebrity on Internet
Bangalore: Emma Watson has always been among the youngest favourite celebrities searched online. But do you know that she is also the most dangerous? She is favourite attraction for cyber criminals who try to attract internet users.
According to McAfee, the Harry Potter star is the "most dangerous" celebrity to search for online. That's because many sites use Watson’s news and images to trap users into downloading malicious software or to extract personal information.
The study says that there's one-in-eight chance of landing on a malicious site that has tested positive for online threats, such as spyware, adware, spam, phishing, viruses and other malware, when searching for the 22-year-old star.
This is the sixth time the Intel-owned security technology company has conducted the study. The "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" actress replaces last year's No. 1 champ Heidi Klum. Female celebrities are far more likely to be utilized by cyber criminals. The late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was the only male in the top 20.
After Watson, the second place is held by Jessica Biel. The fiancée of Justin Timberlake occupied the first place in 2009 and sat at the fourth spot last year.
Others among the riskiest celebrities to search online are Eva Mendes, Selena Gomez, Halle Berry, Megan Fox, Shakira, Cameron Diaz, Salma Hayek and Sofia Vergara.
