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Emma Watson top cyber bait: McAfee

Emma Watson is the favourite celebrity bait for cyber criminals trying to lure Internet users. McAfee said Monday the Harry Potter star is the "most dangerous" celebrity to search for online.

Emma Watson is the favourite celebrity bait for cyber criminals trying to lure Internet users. McAfee said Monday the Harry Potter star 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.

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