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Jessica Biel Is Most Dangerous Celeb Online

Searches for actress yield most viruses, spyware: McAfee

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(AP) – Jessica Biel is the most dangerous celebrity on the web, says a security tech firm. McAfee reported that searches for the 27-year-old actress are more likely to lead to online threats such as spyware and viruses than searches for any other celebrity. Fans searching for the actress have a one-in-five chance of ending up at a website designed to damage one's computer.

It’s the third annual report on the subject from McAfee, which last year found that Brad Pitt was the "most dangerous" celeb online. Following Biel in the report, in order, were Beyonce, Jennifer Aniston, Tom Brady, and Jessica Simpson.

Actress Jessica Biel leaves a taping of
Actress Jessica Biel leaves a taping of "The Late Show with David Letterman" in New York, Wednesday, June 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)
Actress Jessica Biel arrives at a special screening of
Actress Jessica Biel arrives at a special screening of "Easy Virtue" on Monday, May 11, 2009 in New York.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Actress Jessica Biel attends the 12th annual Revlon Run/Walk benefiting breast and ovarian cancer programs, in New York, on Saturday, May 2, 2009.
Actress Jessica Biel attends the 12th annual Revlon Run/Walk benefiting breast and ovarian cancer programs, in New York, on Saturday, May 2, 2009.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Actress Jessica Biel attends the after party for the Cinema Society & the Wall Street Journal screening of 'Easy Virtue' at the Gramercy Park Hotel on May 11, 2009 in New York City.
Actress Jessica Biel attends the after party for the Cinema Society & the Wall Street Journal screening of 'Easy Virtue' at the Gramercy Park Hotel on May 11, 2009 in New York City.   (Getty Images)
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Doctor_Zaius
Aug 25, 09 10:03 AM CDT
I knew it! There was always something I didn't trust about her! Reply
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DJM420
Aug 25, 09 10:03 AM CDT
does that make her a tease? Reply
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Fondue
Aug 25, 09 11:09 AM CDT
I think it means she's infected.
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BlahBlahBlah
Aug 25, 09 1:22 PM CDT
The point being that people should get a life and stop drooling over celebrities. Reply
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youngblood
Aug 25, 09 1:30 PM CDT
And I thought Sarah Palin was the most dangerous celebrity online?! Reply
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