Scarlett Johansson Tops McAfee’s 2024 U.S. Celebrity Hacker Hotlist as the Famous Name Most Frequently Exploited for Online Scams --[Reported by Umva mag]

With the rise of AI-generated deepfakes and generative AI, cybercriminals are increasingly using celebrity names and likenesses to lead people to malware or risky sites online, deceiving unsuspecting consumers out of money and personal information. Scams misusing celebrity identities are becoming more sophisticated, evolving alongside AI technologies that allow cybercriminals to mimic voices and images […]

Oct 8, 2024 - 04:54
Scarlett Johansson Tops McAfee’s 2024 U.S. Celebrity Hacker Hotlist as the Famous Name Most Frequently Exploited for Online Scams --[Reported by Umva mag]
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Today, global online protection leader McAfee unveiled its 2024 Celebrity Hacker Hotlist, with Scarlett Johansson ranking as the U.S. celebrity name most exploited by cybercriminals. In addition to generating unsafe search results that could lead consumers to unknowingly install malware or compromise their data, privacy, and identity, the rise of AI has made it easier and faster than ever to create deepfakes – unauthorized video, image, and audio clips that can be used in online scams. These scams not only trick consumers out of money but can also damage a celebrity’s brand and business. Read More




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