Published 09:59 IST, October 7th 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo most 'dangerous' celebrity to search online in 2020: Report

Cristiano Ronaldo is the most dangerous celebrity to search for online. The 35-year-old's name is linked to many malicious websites on the internet.

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Juventus superstar Cristia Ronaldo is riskiest celebrity to search for online in 2020, says computer security software company, McAfee. Every year, McAfee publishes a list which analyses number of malicious websites and malware associated with a celebrity keyword. Based on analysis, US-based company identifies top 10 celebrities which could unkwingly trigger a user to downlo/install malware on ir devices. 

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Cristia Ronaldo, Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma among riskiest to search online in India

Cristia Ronaldo me list in 2019 at .10. However, as it appears popularity of former Real Mrid man continues to soar in India, which has invertently resulted in an increased number of suspicious websites linked to his name online. According to McAfee's report, Cristia Ronaldo is 'strongly associated with malicious search terms, as fans are constantly seeking news on his personal life, as well as searching for news on his latest deals with football clubs.' 

Furrmore, a host of users are kwn to be using illegal streaming platforms to stream live football matches for cost. While searching online about personal details of celebrities or while using illegal streaming platforms, users can accidentally on a malicious link. This could cause device to 'suddenly become plagued with ware or malware.'

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“When consumers compromise on security in favour of convenience and freebies, y put ir digital lives at risk. It is vital that fans stay vigilant, avoid suspicious links that promise free content and think twice before ing.” Venkat Krishnapur, Vice President of Engineering and Managing Director, McAfee India, said in a statememt.

In list released by McAfee, Cristia Ronaldo is followed by Indian actress Tabu. Taapsee Pannu takes .3 spot, while Anushka Sharma and Sonakshi Sinha also make top 5. likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Kangana Ranaut and Arijit Singh are also in list. 

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Cristia Ronaldo's popularity in India seems to be way beyond football. Having established himself as one of premier athletes in world, Portuguese footballer is kwn for his lifestyle, brand endorsements, earnings and social media activity. Ronaldo's net worth is estimated to be around $500 million. He is also most followed celebrity on Instagram with a whopping 239 million followers. 

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(Im Credits: Cristia Ronaldo Instagram)

09:59 IST, October 7th 2020