Aquaman, Mr. Fantastic, The Hulk, Wonder Woman and Daredevil are the top most toxic Superheroes that result in the greatest number of risky websites when you search for them online, said McAfee.
Searching for the latest Aquaman and free torrent download, Aquaman and watch, Aquaman and online, Aquaman and free trailer and Aquaman pictures and downloads yields 18.6 percent chance of landing on a website that has tested positive for online threats.
With the resurgence of the superheroes into movies (Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, etc), hackers are leveraging their popularity to target consumers.
One way to target big crowds online is to track current events—everything from celebrity meltdowns and natural disasters to holidays and popular music—and now, superheroes.
The top Superheroes from the research with the highest percentage of risk are:
1. Aquaman 18.60%
2. Mr. Fantastic 18.22%
3. The Hulk 17.30%
4. Wonder Woman 16.77%
5. Daredevil 16.70%
6. Iron Man 15.63%
7. Superman 15.21%
8. Thor 15.10%
9. Green Lantern 15.00%
10. Cyclops 14.40%
11. Wolverine 14.27%
12. Invisible Woman 12.40%
13. Batman 12.30%
14. Captain America 11.77%
15. Spider-Man 11.15%
