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Warnings over Watson

Harry Potter star Emma Watson, pictured, is the favourite celebrity bait for cyber criminals trying to lure internet users, according to a new survey.

Security software firm McAfee said she was the "most dangerous" celebrity to search for online because many sites use her name to trick users into downloading malicious software or to steal personal information.

When searching for the information on the 22-year-old, there is a one-in-eight chance of finding a malicious site.

It is the sixth time the Intel-owned company has conducted the study, which was last year topped by Heidi Klum.

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