Neglected Offbeat Prawn on Nostr: You should avoid using URL shorteners and #QR codes. This should be obvious to any of ...
You should avoid using URL shorteners and #QR codes. This should be obvious to any of the #security conscious #nostrich. You need to at least have some idea where a link will send you. People use shortened URLs to obscure the target website and lure others into scammy or spammy pages, or even sites containing malware. If I wanna steal your data, it’s easy to put a sticker over the MENU QR code at your local restaurant.
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2025-01-15 19:59:06Event JSON
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