Emma Watson
Emma Watson
Emma Watson

The American internet security firm McAfee said that the Harry Potter actress is the ‘most dangerous’ celebrity to search for online. Many sites use Watson to trick users into downloading malicious software or to steal personal information. When searching for the 22 year-old Watson there is a one-in-eight chance of landing on a malicious site. Cyber criminals often use the names of popular celebrities to lure users to sites that are actually laden with malicious software. They follow the latest trends to lead users to sites which are designed to steal passwords and personal information. Read the full story at The Telegraph.

About Shelly Palmer

Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” he covers tech and business for Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular daily business blog. He's a bestselling author, and the creator of the popular, free online course, Generative AI for Execs. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.

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