Revealed: Ryan Gosling is the most DANGEROUS name to search online – while looking up Emily Blunt or Jennifer Lopez could also land you in hot water

He is one of the most famous faces in Hollywood, known for his hits including Barbie, The Notebook and Blade Runner 2049.

Now, Ryan Gosling has a new era of fame, after he was named the most dangerous name to search online.

A new report from McAfee Labs shows that Gosling’s name is the one most often used by scammers to create malware or risky websites.

But it’s not just its name that can land you in hot water.

The results suggest that searching for Emily Blunt, Jennifer Lopez, or Zendaya may also lead you to risky sites when searching online.

He’s one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, known for his hits including Barbie, The Notebook and Blade Runner 2049. Now, Ryan Gosling has a newfound fame, after being named the most dangerous name to search online.

In the study, McAfee Labs set out to identify big-name celebrities whose names most often led to unsafe search results.

Researchers point out that Gosling found himself in the lead thanks to his role in the movie Barbie.

“His popularity skyrocketed after the film’s release, as did the number of scams related to Barbie and Ryan Gosling,” McAfee said.

Actress Emily Blunt came in second place, having starred in this summer’s other biggest hit, Oppenheimer.

Like Gosling, her role has increased her popularity with consumers — as well as cybercriminals, according to McAfee Labs.

Other celebrities in the top five include Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya and Kevin Costner.

Meanwhile, many sports stars and athletes were found to have risky names, with Lionel Messi coming in at 18th, followed by Tom Brady at 19th, and Travis Kelce at 22nd.

“In today’s culture, where celebrity and entertainment news have become part of many people’s daily lives, people put speed and convenience at the expense of their online protection by clicking on pop-ups and other suspicious links that promise celebrity-filled content,” Steve Grubma said. CTO at McAfee.

In the study, McAfee Labs set out to identify big-name celebrities whose names most often lead to unsafe search results (stock image)

“We also know that people search for free content, such as downloading movies, which puts them at risk.”

“If it sounds too good to be true, it’s worth a closer look.”

“Consumers also need greater awareness of the world we live in, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence,” he added.

Artificial Intelligence has changed the game, and cybercriminals can now create highly sophisticated scams at scale using the latest AI tools, and there’s nothing better for them than celebrity news and information.

“To keep people safe online and help protect their privacy and identity, consumers need to be careful and think twice before they click.”

McAfee recommends five basic tips for staying safe online:

1. Be careful what you click on

“The safest thing to do is wait for official releases and take advantage of legitimate movie streaming platforms, rather than visiting third-party websites that may contain malware,” McAfee advises.

2. Refrain from illegal streaming and downloading suspicious mp3 files

“It’s important to only use legitimate music streaming platforms, even if it comes at a cost,” McAfee said.

“Many illegal downloads are full of malware or adware disguised as mp3 files.”

3. Download videos from well-known legitimate sites only

‘“Don’t download anything from a website you don’t trust — especially video — even if it looks like a personal message Ryan Gosling wants to send you,” McAfee said. “Take a step back and make sure it’s a reputable site.”

4. Do not log in or provide other information.

“If you receive a message, text or email, or visit a third-party website asking for your information — including your credit card, email, home address, or social media login — to grant access to an exclusive story, do not So “give it,” McAfee advised.

“Such requests are a common phishing tactic that can lead to identity theft.”

5. Invest in comprehensive online protection

Finally, McAfee recommends products like McAfee+ that provide maximum identity, privacy, and device protection.