How safe is AirDrop?

Could you please elaborate on the safety aspects of AirDrop? I'm curious to know how secure this feature truly is. Does it pose any significant risks to users' privacy or data security? Are there any specific measures one should take to ensure safe usage? Could you provide any examples of potential security breaches or vulnerabilities related to AirDrop? I'm particularly interested in understanding how it compares to other file-sharing methods in terms of safety.