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Amy Schumer Is the Most Dangerous Celebrity on the Internet: See the 2016 List!

Whatever you do, don’t google these stars! Amy Schumer was named the most dangerous celebrity to search for on the internet in 2016.

Intel Security announced Tuesday, September 27, that the Trainwreck actress, 35, topped its 10th annual McAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities list of actors, athletes, musicians, comedians and more.

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According to the study, an online search for Schumer results a 16.11 percent chance of an internet user coming across a website that carries viruses or malware.

Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer

Justin Bieber is a close second with 15 percent, followed by Carson Daly (13.44 percent), Will Smith (13.44 percent) and Rihanna (13.33 percent).

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Intel Security cited Schumer’s rise to fame as the reason she topped the 2016 list. The comedienne released her memoir, The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo, last month and is currently in the midst of her first world tour. Her Comedy Central show, Inside Amy Schumer, is also a hit, earning a Peabody Award and three Primetime Emmys.

“People can’t get enough of her sassy jokes, making her a prime target for cybercriminals who want to capitalize on her popularity,” McAfee’s report stated.

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This year’s top 10 list also includes Miley Cyrus (12.67 percent), Chris Hardwick (12.56 percent), Daniel Tosh (11.56 percent), Selena Gomez (11.11 percent) and Kesha (11.11 percent).

As for Intel Security’s tips for surfing the web safely? Always go directly to the original source (i.e. Comedy Central’s website) rather than clicking on a random website. Also, avoid torrent searches, and think twice before entering your personal information online.

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