• StumblingWasabi@lemmy.today
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    2 days ago

    The QR code capchas are just stupid. Like the first rule of cybersecurity is to not click on random links or scan random QR codes. It would be way to easy for a malicious actor to make you scan a bad QR code.

    • FineCoatMummy@sh.itjust.works
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      2 days ago

      For sure. It teaches bad habits.

      Even aside from sec risks, I guess the extra friction of having to do it at all, would be part of driving ppl toward Google’s ecosystem. That’s the road that needs the least effort. Any other road is more dangerous and takes more effort.