Adele,Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift Ranked As 'Most Dangerous' Celebrities Online

 

Experts Warn According to the McAfee security company's UK Hacker Celebrity Hotlist for 2024, cybercriminals frequently use well-known figures like David Attenborough, Gordon Ramsay, and Adele to lure unsuspecting victims. Adele clinched the top spot due to her enduring popularity and trustworthy persona, making her a prime target for scammers.  McAfee warns of the increasing sophistication of online threats, including AI-powered deepfakes, and advises consumers to remain vigilant and invest in tools like the McAfee Deepfake Detector to protect their online privacy and identity.  The research underscores the need for heightened vigilance when engaging with celebrity-related content online to avoid falling victim to malicious scams. Other celebrities targeted by scammers include Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, David Beckham, and Maya Jama.  Source: m.dailyadvent.com

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