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Bollywood's lover boy Shahid Kapur may still not be among the most bankable stars in terms of boxoffice performance. However, the chocolate hero, courtesy his huge online fan following, surely seem to be a bankable property for criminals.

Shahid ranks at no. 5 in the list. Among the most Googled young actors, Shahid Kapoor beats his rivals Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan in terms of online search.

The report says that the term Shahid Kapur has a maximum risk level of 22.2 per cent. The report highlights that celebrities are used by scammers and hackers to lure internet users to download malicious codes. According to the security firm, "Hackers and cyber criminals are often able to persuade searchers to download files carrying malicious software that can cause consumers to expose their personal and financial data."


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Free email service Rediffmail is at no. 6 on the list of most dangerous search terms in India. The maximum risk percentage of search term Rediffmail is at 20 per cent, according to McAfee report.


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Another dangerous search phrase is: 'How to earn money'. With the global economic crisis leading to huge job losses, the phrase has shot up on Internet searches.

The report says that the term has a maximum risk percentage of 16.7. Also, with global economic crisis, the report says many scammers would zero in on growing pool of victims looking for methods. Also, the report highlights that the chance to make good money while you 'work from home' lures many people to their first run in with Internet scammers.

During the recession, McAfee has observed a growing number of malicious search results targeted at people who want to save money or earn extra income.


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An online search on Telegu actress Namitha Kapoor can be as dangerous as looking for 'How to earn money' ideas. Namitha according to the report has a maximum risk level of 16.7 per cent.

The South Indian beauty's growing popularity on the Web is exploited by scammers in luring the Netizens to phishing and other online scams.


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Many people may not find Shimla a perfect holiday destination, however, the capital of Himachal Pradesh continues to be the most popular destination, a fact reflected by its online search rating.

Shimala continues to be high on search rating charts and with it, its risk level. The term Shimla shares maximum risk percentage of 16.7 along with 'How to earn money' and Namitha Kapoor.

According to the MacAfee report, popular places like these are used to lure unsuspecting consumers to websites. Hackers and cyber criminals are often able to persuade searchers to download files carrying malicious software that can cause consumers to expose their personal and financial data.


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