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| Google searches for Kelly Brook as some of the most dangerous you can make, says Intel |
GLAMOUR model and TV personality Kelly Brook has been singled out as the most dangerous celebrity online.
Kelly Brook fans – be aware.
The hugely popular glamour model and TV presenter has been crowed the World's Most Dangerous Celebrity, according to research by Intel Security.
The cyber-security research claims Googling Kelly Brook is more likely to lead to users stumbling across to computer viruses and malware than any other British celebrity.
Piranha 3D actress Kelly Brook beat the likes of Katie Price, Rita Ora, Victoria Beckham and Katie Middleton to the top spot.
If you have Googled Kelly Brook – scroll down for some of the best tips to help against online malware!
This is the first time Kelly Brook has appeared in the Intel Security research, suggesting she may have attracted some new fans following her appearance in Ellen DeGeneres' NBC comedy series, One Big Happy, which aired in the US this summer.
Intel Security named X Factor judge Rita Ora as the fourth most dangerous celebrity.
Fellow X Factor panelist Cheryl Fernandez-Versini topped the list last year, but has since dropped to 18th place.
This is the ninth year Intel Security has put together the report, which can be seen in full below –
1. Kelly Brook
2. Jordan/Katie Price
3. Nick Grimshaw
4. Rita Ora
5. Victoria Beckham
6. Kate Middleton
7. Idris Elba
8. Frank Lampard
9. Jeremy Clarkson
10. Tom Hardy
Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to take advantage of consumer interest in popular culture events including talent shows, movies premieres, album releases, celebrity breakups, and more.
The common tactic explains why there are so many musical artists, TV personalities, actors and models in the Top 10.
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| X Factor judge Rita Ora came in fourth, while ex-judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini placed 16th |
Cybercriminals often take advantage of the increased level of interest by enticing unsuspecting consumers to internet sites laced with malware.
“The desire for consumers to have access to the latest celebrity gossip can often make them vulnerable to cybercrime,” said Nick Viney, Vice President of Consumer, Mobile and Small Business for Intel Security.
“Most consumers are unaware of the potential risks they are exposing themselves to by clicking on sites that provide them with the latest news and entertainment.
"But cybercriminals are quick to exploit this desire for breaking celebrity news, leading consumers to sites that download harmful malware onto devices and steal their private data.”
How To Protect Yourself Online –
1. Beware of clicking on third-party links. You should access content directly from official websites of content providers.
2. Use web protection that will notify you of risky sites or links before you visit them and it’s too late.
3. Stick to what you know: visit official news sites that you trust for breaking news and don’t download videos from suspect sites. Make sure to use a safe search tool that will notify you of risky sites or links before you visit them.
4. Use caution when searching for “HD downloads.” This term is by far the highest virus-prone search term. Consumers searching for videos or files to download should be careful as not to unleash unsafe content such as malware onto their computers.
5. Always use password protection on all mobile devices. If you don’t and your phone is lost or stolen, anyone who picks up the device could have access to your personal information online.
6.Don’t “log in” or provide other information. If you receive a message, text or email or visit a third-party website that asks for your information — including your credit card, email, home address, Facebook login — to grant access to an exclusive story, don’t give it out. Such requests are a common tactic for phishing that could lead to identity theft.
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