The study was conducted using McAfee® SiteAdvisor® site ratings to determine which sites are risky to search when attached to celebrity names on the Web and calculates an overall risk percentage. McAfee SiteAdvisor technology protects users from malicious websites and browser exploits. SiteAdvisor technology tests and rates nearly every Internet website it finds, and uses red, yellow and green icons to indicate the website’s risk level. Ratings are created by using patented advanced technology to conduct automated website tests and works with Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari and Firefox.
This year, several rap, hip hop and R&B hit makers are in the top 20:
Ciara (No. 3)
Flo Rida (No. 4)
50 Cent (No. 13)
Cheryl Cole (No. 16)
Iggy Azalea (No. 20)
Jason Derulo (No. 24)
Jay Z (No. 26)
Chris Brown (No. 28)
Paul McCartney (No.29)
Jennifer Lopez (No. 31)
Pitbull (No. 34)
Jessie J (No. 44)
Rihanna (No. 45)
Justin Timberlake (No. 46)
Pharrell Williams (No. 49)
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