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Fans of Kelly Brook should beware.

The model and TV personality has just been named as Intel Security’s most dangerous celebrity to search for online.

For the ninth year in a row, Intel Security researched some of the UK's most famous people to reveal which of them generates the most dangerous search results.

The study revealed that searches for certain musicians and models tend to expose Internet users in the UK to more viruses and malware.

However this is Kelly Brook’s first time in Intel Security’s list of the most dangerous celebrities and by topping the poll, she beats the likes of Katie Price, X Factor judges Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora and Victoria Beckham.

The top 10 most dangerous celebrities were a mix of musical artists, TV personalities, actors and models.

HERE'S THE FULL TOP 10 MOST DANGEROUS LIST

1. Kelly Brook

2. Jordan/Katie Price

3. Nick Grimshaw

4. Rita Ora

5. Victoria Beckham

6. Kate Middleton

7. Idris Elba

8. Frank Lampard

9. Jeremy Clarkson

10.Tom Hardy

Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to take advantage of consumer interest around popular culture events including talent shows, movies premieres, album releases, celebrity breakups, and more.

They capitalise on this interest by enticing unsuspecting consumers to sites laden with malware.

“The desire for consumers to have access to the latest celebrity gossip can often make them vulnerable to cybercrime,” said Nick Viney, VP consumer, mobile and small business, Intel Security.

“Most consumers are unaware of the potential risks they are exposing themselves to by clicking on sites that provide them with the latest news and entertainment.

"But cybercriminals are quick to exploit this desire for breaking celebrity news, leading consumers to sites that download harmful malware onto devices and steal their private data.”

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HERE'S SOME TOP TIPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF

• Beware of clicking on third-party links. You should access content directly from official websites of content providers.

• Use web protection that will notify you of risky sites or links before you visit them and it’s too late.

• Stick to what you know: visit official news sites that you trust for breaking news and don’t download videos from suspect sites. Make sure to use a safe search tool that will notify you of risky sites or links before you visit them.

• Use caution when searching for “HD downloads.” This term is by far the highest virus-prone search term. Consumers searching for videos or files to download should be careful as not to unleash unsafe content such as malware onto their computers.

• Always use password protection on all mobile devices. If you don’t and your phone is lost or stolen, anyone who picks up the device could have access to your personal information online.

• Don’t “log in” or provide other information. If you receive a message, text or email or visit a third-party website that asks for your information — including your credit card, email, home address, Facebook login — to grant access to an exclusive story, don’t give it out. Such requests are a common tactic for phishing that could lead to identity theft.