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 AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.