Taylor Swift, Jeremy Clarkson 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.
Be Careful With These Celebs
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.
Scammers Are Everywhere
According to GBnews, here is a list of the most scammed celebrities in the UK, but they are worldwide.
McAfee’s UK Hacker Celebrity Hotlist for 2024, the complete list of the most ‘dangerous’ celebrities most likely to be exploited by cybercriminals is as follows:
- Adele
- Gordon Ramsay
- David Attenborough
- Taylor Swift
- Jeremy Clarkson
- Dua Lipa
- Alison Hammond
- Maya Jama
- Martin Lewis
- David Beckham
The research underscores the need for heightened vigilance when engaging with celebrity-related content online to avoid falling victim to malicious scams.
