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Security report for flickr.com

Flickr · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Flickr is a well-established online photography community and platform, founded in 2003 and currently owned by SmugMug. It offers a comprehensive suite of services including photo storage, sharing, community engagement, and a premium subscription model (Flickr Pro) that unlocks additional features. The platform targets photographers and creative enthusiasts globally, positioning itself as one of the largest collections of Creative Commons-licensed imagery and a vibrant community hub. Technically, Flickr leverages modern web technologies such as Webflow CMS, Weglot for multilingual support, Cloudflare for security and CDN, and TrustArc for privacy consent management. The site demonstrates excellent performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility, supported by a robust security posture including HTTPS, Content Security Policy, and CAPTCHA protections. Security-wise, Flickr shows strong adherence to best practices with no evident vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. The domain registration is consistent with the business history, and the site maintains comprehensive privacy and cookie policies compliant with GDPR. Certifications such as Great Place to Work and Climate Neutral further enhance trust. Overall, Flickr presents a secure, professional, and user-friendly platform with a strong market position in the photography and media technology sector. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC for enhanced DNS security, publishing a formal security policy and incident response contacts, and considering a vulnerability disclosure program to further strengthen security transparency.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  3. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
82
Security headers
55
Email security
50
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
74

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Flickr operates in the technology and media sectors, focusing on photo sharing and community building. Its freemium business model with a paid Pro subscription provides diversified revenue streams. The platform enjoys a large user base and strong brand recognition, supported by a comprehensive ecosystem including community groups, events, and a rich library of Creative Commons content. Partnerships with advertising platforms and a foundation indicate a mature partnership ecosystem. Growth indicators include continuous feature enhancements and certifications that reflect corporate responsibility and workplace quality.

Security posture

Flickr exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, Content Security Policy implemented, and CAPTCHA protections on forms to mitigate automated abuse. Privacy compliance is robust with clear policies and consent mechanisms. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy or incident response contact and lack of a vulnerability disclosure program represent areas for improvement. The domain registration is legitimate and consistent with the business, supporting trustworthiness.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the flickr.com domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Maintain and regularly update privacy and cookie policies to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing direct security contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Flickr
Description
Flickr is an online photography community and platform offering inspiration, community engagement, creativity, and photo storage and sharing services.
Key services
Photo storage, Photo sharing, Community groups and events, Creative Commons licensed imagery, Flickr Pro subscription with advanced features
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow, Weglot (translation), Cloudflare Turnstile (captcha), Google Fonts, Typekit Fonts, jQuery, TrustArc Consent Management
Frameworks
Webflow CMS
Platforms
Cloudflare (security and CDN), AWS (DNS via awsdns name servers)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy implemented
  • Cloudflare Turnstile captcha for forms
  • Consent management via TrustArc

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Flickr Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
TrustArc Consent Management, Weglot Translation
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong focus on community and photography services.
  3. Good implementation of privacy and cookie consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and security best practices.
  5. No signs of suspicious or malicious activity.
  6. Multiple certifications and trust signals present.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS with integration of Weglot for multilingual support and Cloudflare services for security and performance. Fonts are served via Google Fonts and Adobe Typekit. The site uses modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery and implements CAPTCHA via Cloudflare Turnstile to protect forms. Hosting infrastructure includes AWS DNS services. Performance is optimized with responsive design and efficient asset loading. The site demonstrates good SEO practices and accessibility features. Opportunities exist to enable DNSSEC and formalize security documentation to reduce technical risks.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 79/100 +2Low25 findingsView report
  2. 77/100 +3Low26 findingsView report
  3. 74/100Medium20 findingsView report
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