10 celebrities that scammers ‘use’ to target users with virus, malware
Gadgets Now Bureau27 Oct, 2023, 07:05AM IST
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McAfee, revealed that Ryan Gosling, star of this summer’s hit movie, Barbie, topped the list of celebrities whose names are used most by scammers to create malware or risky sites. McAfee Labs created the list by identifying the big-name celebrities who most frequently generate unsafe search results that could lead consumers to unknowingly install malware and jeopardise their data, privacy, and identity. Within the top ten list, the popularity of Barbie shines through, with three of its stars making the Hacker Celebrity Hot list. The top ten list, which includes a combination of longtime talent and more recently well-known names, is as follows:
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Ryan Gosling
He is a critically acclaimed actor and star of this summer’s hit film, Barbie.
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Emily Blunt
She is an esteemed actress known for her critically acclaimed roles, and star of this summer’s hit film “Oppenheimer.”
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Jennifer Lopez
An iconic figure in pop culture, known for her achievements as a singer, actress, and producer, with a string of critical acclaim.
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Zendaya
She is a critically acclaimed actress and singer
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Kevin Costner
An acclaimed actor and director, renowned for his role in the popular series “Yellowstone.”
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Elon Musk
A prominent business magnate and tech entrepreneur, driving innovation across various industries.
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Al Roker
The weather expert of TODAY, is an author, and an accomplished journalist.
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Margot Robbie
A critically acclaimed actress and star of this summer’s hit film, Barbie
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Bad Bunny
A highly acclaimed singer, and the first non-English language artist to claim Spotify’s title of the year’s most streamed artist.
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America Ferrera
A distinguished actress noted for her performances, featuring in this summer’s blockbuster “Barbie.”
