Anggun is No. 1
on the 2016 McAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities™ List in Singapore
on the 2016 McAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities™ List in Singapore
Actors and Musicians Rank
Highly
Highly
in the 2nd Singapore Most
Dangerous Celebrities List
Dangerous Celebrities List
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
· Indonesian Singer Anggun ranked
No. 1 on the McAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities™ 2016 study.
No. 1 on the McAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities™ 2016 study.
· Now in its 2nd year in Singapore, the study reveals
which celebrities, musicians and TV hosts generate the most dangerous search
results, potentially exposing consumers to malware.
which celebrities, musicians and TV hosts generate the most dangerous search
results, potentially exposing consumers to malware.
· Celebrities in the top 5
include Rajnikanth, Jackie Chan, Siti Nurhaliza and Donnie Yen.
include Rajnikanth, Jackie Chan, Siti Nurhaliza and Donnie Yen.
Singapore, September
28, 2016 – Female
superstar Anggun has knocked actor Donnie Yen off the top of the list to become
the most dangerous celebrity to search for online, according to Intel Security.
Now in its 2nd year in
Singapore and 10th year
globally, the McAfee Most
Dangerous Celebrities™ study, published by Intel Security, researched a broad
list of well-known figures including actors, comedians, musicians, TV hosts,
athletes and more. This research uncovers which celebrities generate the most
dangerous search results that could expose fans to viruses and malware while
looking online for the latest information on today’s pop culture icons.
28, 2016 – Female
superstar Anggun has knocked actor Donnie Yen off the top of the list to become
the most dangerous celebrity to search for online, according to Intel Security.
Now in its 2nd year in
Singapore and 10th year
globally, the McAfee Most
Dangerous Celebrities™ study, published by Intel Security, researched a broad
list of well-known figures including actors, comedians, musicians, TV hosts,
athletes and more. This research uncovers which celebrities generate the most
dangerous search results that could expose fans to viruses and malware while
looking online for the latest information on today’s pop culture icons.
Anggun is considered one of the most popular female Asian
artists across the globe and the first Indonesian artist to have record success
in Europe and the US. Now Anggun can add
“first female singer to take the No.1 spot on the McAfee Most Dangerous
Celebrities™ study published by Intel Security in Singapore” to her list of
achievements. Rajnikanth came in full swing at No. 2, followed by martial-arts
actor Jackie Chan (No. 3). Anggun is also accompanied by a fellow singer in the
top 10 with Siti Nurhaliza at No. 4. Jackie Chan is joined by fellow actor
Donnie Yen at No. 5, a testament to the longevity of the martial arts genre of
entertainment in Singapore.
artists across the globe and the first Indonesian artist to have record success
in Europe and the US. Now Anggun can add
“first female singer to take the No.1 spot on the McAfee Most Dangerous
Celebrities™ study published by Intel Security in Singapore” to her list of
achievements. Rajnikanth came in full swing at No. 2, followed by martial-arts
actor Jackie Chan (No. 3). Anggun is also accompanied by a fellow singer in the
top 10 with Siti Nurhaliza at No. 4. Jackie Chan is joined by fellow actor
Donnie Yen at No. 5, a testament to the longevity of the martial arts genre of
entertainment in Singapore.
Savvy cybercriminals continue to leverage consumers’
ongoing fascination with celebrity news – such as awards and TV shows as well
as movie premieres, album releases, celebrity breakups and more – to entice
unsuspecting fans to visit sites loaded with malware that can steal passwords
and personal information. The study highlights the various ways hackers can
take advantage of consumers’ interest around pop culture news. It also explores
the risks of consumers’ online behaviour and how to best protect themselves
from potential threats.
ongoing fascination with celebrity news – such as awards and TV shows as well
as movie premieres, album releases, celebrity breakups and more – to entice
unsuspecting fans to visit sites loaded with malware that can steal passwords
and personal information. The study highlights the various ways hackers can
take advantage of consumers’ interest around pop culture news. It also explores
the risks of consumers’ online behaviour and how to best protect themselves
from potential threats.
“Consumers in Singapore today are highly fascinated with the
celebrity culture and often go online to access their favourite music videos
and TV shows,” said David Freer, vice president of consumer, Asia Pacific at
Intel Security. “The desire for real-time information has resulted in consumers
often clicking on websites providing quick access to news and entertainment
without keeping security protocols in mind. Cybercriminals exploit this
opportunity by luring people to unsafe websites that can steal their
data.”
celebrity culture and often go online to access their favourite music videos
and TV shows,” said David Freer, vice president of consumer, Asia Pacific at
Intel Security. “The desire for real-time information has resulted in consumers
often clicking on websites providing quick access to news and entertainment
without keeping security protocols in mind. Cybercriminals exploit this
opportunity by luring people to unsafe websites that can steal their
data.”
“People especially looking to download free music or movies are
at the highest risk. Celebrity names combined with the terms ‘torrent,’ ‘HD
downloads,’ or ‘Free MP4’ are some of the most searched terms on the web,”
continues David. “When consumers access such websites offering free content
online, they put themselves and their sensitive data in greater danger. To
prevent such scenarios, consumers must understand what precautions to
take to ensure safe online experiences.”
at the highest risk. Celebrity names combined with the terms ‘torrent,’ ‘HD
downloads,’ or ‘Free MP4’ are some of the most searched terms on the web,”
continues David. “When consumers access such websites offering free content
online, they put themselves and their sensitive data in greater danger. To
prevent such scenarios, consumers must understand what precautions to
take to ensure safe online experiences.”
A Search for ‘Anggun Torrent’ Results in a 21 Percent Chance of
Connecting to a Malicious Website
Connecting to a Malicious Website
Consumers are now, more than ever, streaming music videos,
movies and TV Shows online. As file sharing and torrent use continues to grow
in popularity, it’s no surprise that TV and movies are target for cybercriminals seeking to create malicious files. The top 5 celebrities from this year’s
study with the highest risk percentages include:
movies and TV Shows online. As file sharing and torrent use continues to grow
in popularity, it’s no surprise that TV and movies are target for cybercriminals seeking to create malicious files. The top 5 celebrities from this year’s
study with the highest risk percentages include:
|
Position
|
Celebrity
|
Percentage
|
|
1
|
Anggun
|
14.11%
|
|
2
|
Rajinikanth
|
11.67%
|
|
3
|
Jackie Chan
|
10.78%
|
|
4
|
Siti Nurhaliza
|
10.22%
|
|
5
|
Donnie Yen
|
9.67%
|
All-rounder Entertainers Steal the Spotlight
In today’s entertainment world, wearing a single hat is no longer
enough. Most Dangerous Celebrities winner Anggun (No. 1) is not only a famous
singer but also a popular songwriter. Another Top 5 list inclusion Siti
Nurhaliza (No. 4) is a Malaysian singer, songwriter, record producer as well as
a television presenter. Other names joining the list: Miss Chinese
International Linda Chung is an actress as well as singer (No. 10), Angelababy
(No. 12) is a singer, actress and model while industry veteran Andy Lau (No.
13) is a singer-songwriter, actor and presenter.
enough. Most Dangerous Celebrities winner Anggun (No. 1) is not only a famous
singer but also a popular songwriter. Another Top 5 list inclusion Siti
Nurhaliza (No. 4) is a Malaysian singer, songwriter, record producer as well as
a television presenter. Other names joining the list: Miss Chinese
International Linda Chung is an actress as well as singer (No. 10), Angelababy
(No. 12) is a singer, actress and model while industry veteran Andy Lau (No.
13) is a singer-songwriter, actor and presenter.
Action Actors Top the Charts
This year’s dangerous celebrities also included some of the most
popular action actors such as Rajnikanth (No. 2), Jackie Chan (No. 3) and
Donnie Yen (No. 5). Joining them in the list are Michelle Yeoh (No. 6), Jay
Chou (No. 14), Chow Yung Fatt (No. 17) and Salman Khan (No. 24).
popular action actors such as Rajnikanth (No. 2), Jackie Chan (No. 3) and
Donnie Yen (No. 5). Joining them in the list are Michelle Yeoh (No. 6), Jay
Chou (No. 14), Chow Yung Fatt (No. 17) and Salman Khan (No. 24).
Athletes Moving Up in Popularity
This year’s Most Dangerous Celebrities list also saw a growing
popularity of international athletes in Singapore with Japanese footballers,
Shinji Kagawa (No. 15) & Shinji Okazaki (No. 30), former silat star, Iko Uwais (No. 16) and Filipino
boxer, Manny Pacquiao (No. 23) ranking high in the list.
popularity of international athletes in Singapore with Japanese footballers,
Shinji Kagawa (No. 15) & Shinji Okazaki (No. 30), former silat star, Iko Uwais (No. 16) and Filipino
boxer, Manny Pacquiao (No. 23) ranking high in the list.
How to Search Safely
· Think before you click! Are you looking for the video of
Anggun’s most-popular songs? Don’t click on that third-party link. Instead, get
your content directly from the original source to ensure you aren’t clicking on
anything that could be malicious.
Anggun’s most-popular songs? Don’t click on that third-party link. Instead, get
your content directly from the original source to ensure you aren’t clicking on
anything that could be malicious.
· Exercise caution when
searching for “torrent.” This term is by far the riskiest search term.
Cybercriminals can use torrents to embed malware within authentic files making
it difficult to determine if a file is safe. It’s best to avoid using torrents
especially when there are so many legitimate streaming options available.
searching for “torrent.” This term is by far the riskiest search term.
Cybercriminals can use torrents to embed malware within authentic files making
it difficult to determine if a file is safe. It’s best to avoid using torrents
especially when there are so many legitimate streaming options available.
· Keep your personal
information personal. Cybercriminals
are always looking for ways to steal your personal information. If you receive
a request to enter information like your credit card, email, home address or
social media login, don’t give it out thoughtlessly. Do your research and
ensure it’s not a phishing or scam attempt that could lead to identity theft.
information personal. Cybercriminals
are always looking for ways to steal your personal information. If you receive
a request to enter information like your credit card, email, home address or
social media login, don’t give it out thoughtlessly. Do your research and
ensure it’s not a phishing or scam attempt that could lead to identity theft.
· Browse
safely using protection like McAfee® WebAdvisor software. WebAdvisor
will help keep you safe from malicious websites by helping to identify
potentially risky sites. A complimentary version of the software can be
downloaded at www.mcafee.com/mcafeewebadvisor.
safely using protection like McAfee® WebAdvisor software. WebAdvisor
will help keep you safe from malicious websites by helping to identify
potentially risky sites. A complimentary version of the software can be
downloaded at www.mcafee.com/mcafeewebadvisor.
· Use cross
device protection. Consumers
need to protect
all facets of their digital lives regardless of where they are, what device
they use or where they store their personal data. Use solutions that work
across all your devices to deliver protection against threats, such as malware,
hacking and phishing attacks.
device protection. Consumers
need to protect
all facets of their digital lives regardless of where they are, what device
they use or where they store their personal data. Use solutions that work
across all your devices to deliver protection against threats, such as malware,
hacking and phishing attacks.
Find More Information:
· To learn more about the study,
check out:
check out:
o Blog post from Gary Davis: https://blogs.mcafee.com/consumer/amy-schumer-dangerous-celebrities/
o Twitter: Follow @IntelSecurity for live online safety updates and
tips. Use hashtag #RiskyCeleb to discuss the Most Dangerous Celebrities of 2016
tips. Use hashtag #RiskyCeleb to discuss the Most Dangerous Celebrities of 2016
· Web surfers can also visit the
Intel Security Facebook page at www.facebook.com/intelsecurity and McAfee Security Advice Centerfor information
on the latest consumer threats and tips for living safe online.
Intel Security Facebook page at www.facebook.com/intelsecurity and McAfee Security Advice Centerfor information
on the latest consumer threats and tips for living safe online.
· If you do decide to search for
information on a major event or celebrity in the news, make sure your entire
household’s devices have protectionsuch as McAfee LiveSafe™ service, which helps protect most PCs, Macs and
tablets and smartphones. It also includes malware detection software McAfee® Mobile Security, to better protect
your smartphone or tablet from many types of malware.
information on a major event or celebrity in the news, make sure your entire
household’s devices have protectionsuch as McAfee LiveSafe™ service, which helps protect most PCs, Macs and
tablets and smartphones. It also includes malware detection software McAfee® Mobile Security, to better protect
your smartphone or tablet from many types of malware.
Survey Methodology
Intel
Security conducted the study using McAfee® WebAdvisor site ratings to determine the number of risky sites generated by
searches, on Google*, Bing* and Yahoo!*, that included a celebrity name and
commonly searched terms (noted below) likely to yield malware. From that, an
overall risk percentage was calculated for each celebrity. “Most dangerous”
means that these celebrities are likely popular search subjects.
Security conducted the study using McAfee® WebAdvisor site ratings to determine the number of risky sites generated by
searches, on Google*, Bing* and Yahoo!*, that included a celebrity name and
commonly searched terms (noted below) likely to yield malware. From that, an
overall risk percentage was calculated for each celebrity. “Most dangerous”
means that these celebrities are likely popular search subjects.
McAfee SiteAdvisor
technology helps protect users from malicious websites and browser exploits.
SiteAdvisor technology tests and rates nearly every internet website it finds,
and uses red, yellow and green icons to indicate the website’s risk level.
Ratings are created by using patented advanced technology to conduct automated
website tests and works with Internet Explorer*, Chrome* and Firefox*. Search
terms included:
technology helps protect users from malicious websites and browser exploits.
SiteAdvisor technology tests and rates nearly every internet website it finds,
and uses red, yellow and green icons to indicate the website’s risk level.
Ratings are created by using patented advanced technology to conduct automated
website tests and works with Internet Explorer*, Chrome* and Firefox*. Search
terms included:
· “Celeb name
+ Torrent”
+ Torrent”
· “Celeb name
+ Free MP4”
+ Free MP4”
· “Celeb name + HD download”
The results indicated the percentage of risk of running into
online threats – if a user clicked all the results generated by the terms. Fans
clicking on sites deemed risky and downloading files including photos and
videos from those sites may also be prone to downloading viruses and malware.
online threats – if a user clicked all the results generated by the terms. Fans
clicking on sites deemed risky and downloading files including photos and
videos from those sites may also be prone to downloading viruses and malware.
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