Elon Musk, Ryan Gosling among celebs whose names are used by scammers to spread malware, reveals McAfee report

According to a McAfee report, actor Ryan Gosling tops the list of celebrities frequently used in scams leading to harmful websites or malware. His popularity from the movie “Barbie” has led to higher instances of his name being exploited in scams. Cybersecurity firm McAfee also observed a rise in artificial intelligence-driven cybercrimes, particularly concerning “deepfake” content. The firm urged people to be cautious online and reconsider clicking on suspicious links or downloading dubious content.