Emma Watson: 2012’s Most Dangerous Online Celebrity

Emma Watson is the favorite celebrity bait for cyber criminals trying to lure Internet users.  Intel-owned security technology company , McAfee said that Watson is the “most dangerous” celebrity to search for online. That’s because 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’s a one-in-eight chance of landing on a malicious site.

The Top 10 Most dangerous of 2012 are as follows: –

1) Emma Watson

2) Jessica Biel

3) Eva Mendes

4) Selena Gomez

5) Halle Berry

6) Megan Fox

7) Shakira

8) Cameron Diaz

9) Salma Hayek

10) Sofia Vergara

This is the sixth time that McAfee has conducted the study, which was last year topped by Heidi Klum. Female celebrities are far more likely to be utilized by online criminals: late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was the only male in the top 20.

WE SAID THIS: Be careful what you’re searching for online!