Craig David replaces Ellie Goulding as the celebrity most likely to give you a nasty VIRUS
Tech firm McAfee names its 'most dangerous' stars. Here are the celebs you'll want to avoid if you're worried about catching something nasty
HE'S the super-smooth garage star famed for meeting women on Monday, sleeping with them on Wednesday and subsequently romping all week before "chilling on Sunday".
But it turns out that anyone interested in having a few days of naughtiness with Craig David might want to know that he's been named the celebrity most likely to give you a VIRUS.
Of course, we're not talking about the sort of bug that's spread by sneezing or unsafe sex, but a computer virus.
The "comeback king" has knocked Ellie Goulding off the top of a list of the UK's most dangerous celebrities compiled by the anti-virus firm McAfee.
This rundown of the "riskiest celebrity to search for online" shows which stars are being used as bait to trap unwary surfers.
Crooks are using Craig's beautiful face to tempt people into clicking on dodgy websites which promise to let fans download his new tunes but actually end up riddling their devices with viruses.
McAfee wrote: "Cybercriminals continue to use the fascination of consumers with celebrity culture to drive unsuspecting users to potentially malicious websites that can be used to install malware, steal personal information and even passwords.
"This study highlights the dangers of clicking on suspicious links when searching for celebrity-focused content."
Here are the top 10 most dangerous celebs in the UK
- Craig David
- Emeli Sande
- Liam Payne
- Adele
- Ed Sheeran
- Jessie J
- Rita Ora
- Charli XCX
- Lily Allen
- Zayn Malik
He is the first male musician to take the top spot and is followed by Emile Sande and Liam Payne.
“Having the latest hit albums, videos and movies available on our connected devices immediately is a tempting proposition,” said Nick Viney, consumer VP at McAfee.
“However, consumers need to be aware of the cybersecurity risks of clicking on links that promise the latest content from celebrities, particularly when they’re offering free content.
"When searching for their favourite content online, they need to slow down and assess the links and sources that are showing up in search results.
"We urge people to think before they click to protect themselves from malware and cybersecurity threats.”
How stop Craig David from giving you a nasty virus
McAfee offered this advice to Brits worried about catching something from the garage star:
- "Be careful what you click. Are you looking for a sneak-peak at Craig David’s rumoured 2017 album? It’s better to wait for the official release than to visit a third-party website that could contain malware.
- "Searching for free MP3s? Watch out! Searching for “free MP3” returned the highest number of risky websites, so it’s important for consumers to be vigilant and ensure they are searching safely.
- "Use cross-device protection. As our daily activities become more ingrained in our digital lives it’s important to keep everything protected.
- "A comprehensive security solution, like McAfee Total Protection, can help ensure that your devices are protected against malware, phishing attacks and device-specific protection in the event of loss or theft."
Millions of people's smartphones have been infected by a new form of malware which secretly drains their bank account, it was revealed yesterday.
The Android smartphone virus is called ExpensiveWall and is designed to subtly siphon victims' cash.
