What are the security implications of bypassing the "Save File" window for downloads?

Bypassing the "Save File" window for downloads can pose security risks as it allows files to be downloaded without the user's consent or knowledge. To mitigate this, it is important to always prompt the user to save or open the file before initiating the download. 

<?php
// Check if the user has confirmed the download
if(isset($_GET['confirm_download'])){
    // Code to initiate the download
} else {
    // Prompt the user to confirm the download
    echo '<script>alert("Do you want to download this file?");</script>';
    echo '<a href="download.php?confirm_download=true">Download File</a>';
}
?>

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