Priyanka Chopra tops list of most sensational celebrities on internet: Intel Security

Among the other entrants are Shraddha Kapoor and Kapil Sharma,

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Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra has replaced Alia Bhatt as the most ‘sensational’ celebrity on the internet in 2015, shows a study by Intel Security. Intel Security’s most sensational celebrities (MSC) report reveals the riskiest personalities on the web.

Among the other entrants are Shraddha Kapoor at second position and Kapil Sharma, the only TV personality to make it to the list, at the third. 

While evaluating the top 10 celebrity names this year, Intel Security research found that 11.47 per cent of all links generated led to malware-ridden or suspicious sites. Cybercriminals keep a lookout for ways to take advantage of consumer interest around popular culture events like award shows, TV show premieres, film music launches, celebrity break-ups, etc.

Commenting on the study’s findings, Venkat Krishnapur, head of Intel Security Group (India), said: “Cybercriminals capitalise on consumer interest around popular culture by luring unsuspecting consumers to risky sites for stealing sensitive personal data. At Intel Security, our endeavour is to educate and empower consumers to stay safe online.” 

The other celebrities on the list of the most sensational celebrities this year were Jacqueline Fernandes (fourth), Kangana Ranaut (fifth), Deepika Padukone (sixth), Emran Hashmi and Sunny Leone (joint seventh), Alia Bhatt (eighth) and Kareena Kapoor (tenth).