Updated October 22nd, 2019 at 15:23 IST
Top 10 celebrities generating riskiest search results online in India
From MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar to Sunny Leone and Radhika Apte, McAfee compiles list of top 10 'dangerous celebrities' generating riskiest search results.
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Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, former Indian cricket team captain M.S Dhoni, Netflix' superstar Radhika Apte and Bigg Boss season 10 winner Gautam Gulati have made their way into the list of 'most dangerous' celebrities this year in India. Cybersecurity firm McAfee has published its list of top ten celebrities who generate riskiest search results online in India. What is meant by 'most dangerous' is the fact that the search results on these celebrities could potentially expose people to dangerous websites that contain malware. Well, not everything you come across online is safe and you need to be extra careful about the information you search for and websites you visit.
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Top 10 'most dangerous' celebrities risking India's online safety
1. M.S. Dhoni
2. Sachin Tendulkar
3. Gautam Gulati
4. Sunny Leone
5. Badshah
6. Radhika Apte
7. Shraddha Kapoor
8. Harmanpreet Kaur
9. P.V. Sindhu
10. Christiano Ronaldo
Key findings
Demographically, India is a young country where almost a third of its population is comprised of millennials. In fact, more than 50 per cent of India's population is below the age of 25. By 2020, the average age of an Indian is expected to be approximately 29 years, making it one of the youngest countries in the world. As they continue to spend more time online owing to cheaper data and easy access to technology including smartphones, they will continue to remain soft targets for cybercriminals who thrive on such user behaviour.
"Unfortunately, they (users) may not be fully aware of the risks that malicious websites providing such content can pose in exchange for this access.” said Venkat Krishnapur, Vice-President of Engineering and Managing Director, McAfee India.
"Cybercriminals leverage this opportunity and prey on consumer vulnerabilities when they compromise on security in favour of convenience. It is essential for consumers to recognize these threats, think before they click and avoid suspicious links that promise free content," Krishnapur further added.
Easy, faster and cheaper access to the internet and connectivity has made it possible for users to discover content on the internet. However, streaming services are still not affordable in markets like India where Netflix is charging as much as Rs 500 per month. However, there's now a cheaper, mobile-only plan as well, costing Rs 200 per month. The point is, netizens often look for free and pirated content featuring major sports events, movies, TV shows and photos of their favourite celebrities.
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Published October 22nd, 2019 at 13:37 IST
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