According to cybersecurity experts, their names are associated with viruses and malware
If you’re searching online for the latest TV shows from Kim Kardashian and her sisters, or how the star responded on Twitter to criticism of her rapper husband Kanye West, be careful.
The star of the the facts He is considered one of the most dangerous celebrities searching for information about themselves on the Internet in 2018, according to a study conducted annually by the security company McAfee.
In fact, Kim Kardashian is number one on the ‘Dangerous Celebrity’ list in the UK and is in the top 20 in the US.
In the UK, the names that follow the Kardashians are those of models Naomi Campbell And Kim’s sister, Kourtney Kardashian.
On the other hand, in the United States she was an actress and model Ruby rosewho stars in the Netflix series “Orange is the new black”which topped the list.
McAfee says cybercriminals have been known to use the names of famous celebrities to get Internet users to click on links to infected sites.
On the web pages they install Malware (malware) or steal personal data and passwords.
names Britney Spears or singer Adele They also appear on the UK list, which was headlined by singer Craig David last year.
According to McAfee, the release of the new disks represents an opportunity for cybercriminals to infect and attack the computer systems of Internet users, who are often Hacked When they try to download a song.
There are also several names of actors and actresses, both on the British and American lists.
Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari She came in second place in the results for the United States, ahead of the French actress Marion Cotillard She is also an actress Lynda Carter.
There are a few names of the men in the McAfee study. Only two: the former American football player and actor Brad William Hinkie And Kim Cetinayknown for his participation in reality Show “Love Island”.
McAfee Chief Scientist Raj Samani explained that we live “in a fast-paced world that is heavily influenced by popular culture and social media.”
He added: “Kim Kardashian’s influence and business initiatives make people go to extremes to look a little like her.”
“Often consumers They prioritize speed (connectivity) and securityBy clicking on suspicious links that promise content about our favorite celebrities.”
“In our hyper-connected world, it is important for consumers to think twice before clicking and protect themselves from threats such as infection of their devices or phishing,” he recommends.
some advices…
The computer security company provided some tips to avoid falling into networks Hackers.
Here are some of them:
- Play videos on flow (Digital playback of multimedia content) only Reliable and paid sources.
- Just click on stories and news from websites you trust.
- Stay informed Antivirus applications and programs.
- Don’t browse without protection: protect your devices from… Phishing And other types of attacks.
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