Since Bitcoin Core stores the pub key unencrypted on the computer, I wonder whether there would be a risk if I connected Specter to the Core.
You're supposed to connect your Specter wallet to a Bitcoin Core client that you own which will create a watch-only wallet that's locally stored, so I don't get the point.
Thanks for the detailed answer.
Why does sparrow write that it would pose a risk?
What could a hacker do with the pub key?
Sparrwor writes:
Unfortunately, Bitcoin Core stores your public keys and funds unencrypted on the computer that runs it. If that computer is regularly connected to the Internet, it is at risk to hackers - making you a target once your balance is discovered.