Supermodel Heidi Klum is now becoming a serious issue for the net surfers all around the globe. Famous as the TV host, Heidi Klum has topped the chart of internet searches. According to the recent report released by McAfee, an anti-virus software company, Heidi Klum is a great threat to the surfers as she is listed on the top position for net searches, thus carrying some malicious software along with her pictures on search sites. No wonder this is once again the work of computer hackers who place some commands in online photos and videos and this time their target is Heidi. The giant online security company also states that there is one in ten chances of the surfers to hit on to malicious sites when searching for Heidi Klum downloads and resulting in the damage of their computers/ laptops.
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About Heidi Klum
Nicknamed as Heidi âThe bodyâ Klum, 38, she’s a German super model. She soon embarked her career success as a super model and later turned into one of the worldâs top models with Victoria’s Secret. After that there was no looking back for Heidi. She went on to marketing phase wherein she brought her own signature lines of jewelry, perfumes, swimwear and sandals. After gaining success in the role of model and merchant, she gave her career a different direction by becoming host of various TV shows and acting in few movies for small roles and cameos. She has a daughter, Leni, from her ex-boyfriend and is now married to a British singer Seal and has three more children with him. This spokesmodel of VS has been named in various charts of Sexiest Women at different years. Last, in year 2008, she ranked #33 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 and also earned $3,800,000 as model and spokesperson of Victoriaâs Secret. Recently, she launched her new line of maternity fashion, Lavish, in the year 2010 and also appeared in a commercial for Dannon âLight & Fitâ.
One of her famous personal quotes is
I’ve been heartbroken. I’ve broken hearts. That’s part of life, and its part of figuring out who you are so you can find the right partner.
Online search for celebs
McAfee has listed down some dangerous celebs that have maximum percent of risk which will lead you to malicious sites. Here goes the counting and they are:
- Heidi Klum ranked 1st, creating maximum chances of landing to some risky sites.
- Cameron Diaz, 2010âs most dangerous Celebrity this year fell down to 2nd position having slight less risk than Heidi searches.
- Piers Morgan is the fresh add up in this list placing 3rd rank.
- Jessica Biel, attains spotlight with her on and off relation with Justin Timberlake ranked 4th in the list resulting in fewer risky sites.
- Katherine Heigl is placed on the 5th spot with being added for the first time in the top 10 list.
- Mila Kunis is also fresher in the top 10 list with being placed on 6th position resulting in few risky sites.
- Anna Paquin, the True Blood star geared up her position from 10th of last year to 7th this year.
- Adriana Lima, the VS Angel drop down her spot from 6th place to 8th resulting in some safe surfing.
- Scarlett Johansson, âBabe of The year 2010â is no safer to keep you away from red sites starring on 9th place.
- And the 10th spot is gained by our three famous celebs. They are Brad Pitt, Emma Stone and Rachel Adams
What is happening with the search for Heidi Klum?
Searching for Heidi Klum pics or videos may turn to risking your computer as searches with keyword containing Heidi Klum can lead to host running some malicious software that would harm your computers. McAfee released a list of top 10 Most Dangerous Celebrity in which Klum ranked first followed by Cameron Diaz on 2nd position. The Heidi related search works through PC hackers logic that they have inserted in form of commands in the pictures and videos of Klum. This trick is known as SEO poisoning; where in the victimsâ computer are targeted to high risk as it asks for downloading video player or any other software that is full of hidden viruses. Even if the surfer clicks on the pics it will redirect them to malicious host that will lead to compromise activity.
What do the online security companies say?
McAfee, the leading online security company states that searches containing singers and sport persons are less risky than compared to searches of models and actresses. And that the risk in searching Heidi Klum is very high. It also states that there is one in ten chances of the surfers to hit on to malicious sites when searching for Heidi Klum downloads and resulting in the damage of their computers/ laptops. The study shows that the more the star is troubled the less risk he/she owns online. Whereas erotic movies and nude models pics or videos have high risk of possessing spywares and harmful viruses attached with it.
How can one ensure online safety?
Being cautious while surfing is the best method to avoid virus related troubles but other than this you can follow some of these useful tips while being online. There must be good anti-virus software installed in your PC. Apart from security softwares, if you are a parent and need to check on your child’s activities then you can opt for an internet filter or family safety software for monitoring the internet activities. One must also be cautious not to leak out any personal information and pictures online. Have open and conducive relation with children and most probably keep away the computers away from childrenâs bedroom. Never click on anything that is suspicious and vulnerable. With being cautious and literate about virus attacks and its preventions, one can search online without fear.