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Security report for flickr.com

Flickr · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

Flickr is a well-established online photography community and platform that enables users to store, organize, and share photos. It targets photographers and creative enthusiasts worldwide, offering both free and subscription-based services (Flickr Pro) with additional features. The platform holds a strong market position as one of the largest repositories of Creative Commons-licensed imagery and maintains a vibrant community. Technically, Flickr leverages modern web technologies including Webflow CMS, AWS hosting, and integrates multiple third-party services for analytics, marketing, and multilingual support. The website is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility. Security-wise, Flickr employs HTTPS, Content Security Policy, and Cloudflare DNS, with consent management via TrustArc and CAPTCHA protections on forms. However, DNSSEC is not enabled and explicit security policies or incident response contacts are not publicly disclosed. Overall, Flickr demonstrates a mature digital presence with strong business credibility and good security posture.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

5 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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
80
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
77

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 a freemium business model with revenue streams from advertising and Flickr Pro subscriptions. Its competitive advantage lies in its large user base, extensive Creative Commons image collection, and community engagement features. The company is part of SmugMug, which supports its operational scale. Partnerships include advertising platforms and sustainability certifications that enhance brand trust. The platform targets photographers ranging from amateurs to professionals, fostering creativity and social interaction. Growth indicators include active social media presence, multilingual support, and continuous feature enhancements. Strategic observations suggest maintaining innovation in user experience and expanding monetization while reinforcing security and compliance frameworks.

Security posture

Flickr exhibits a solid security posture with HTTPS enforcement, Content Security Policy, and use of Cloudflare for DNS and security. Consent management and CAPTCHA integration indicate attention to privacy and bot mitigation. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of publicly available security policies or incident response contacts represent areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. Compliance with GDPR is supported by comprehensive privacy and cookie policies. The security culture appears mature but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formal vulnerability disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  3. Provide explicit security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Add additional security headers such as HSTS and X-Frame-Options to improve protection.
  5. Continue enhancing privacy compliance transparency and user consent mechanisms.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Flickr
Description
Flickr is an online community and platform for photographers to share, organize, and showcase their photos. It offers inspiration, community engagement, creativity, and photography-related services including Flickr Pro subscription for enhanced features.
Key services
Photo storage and organization, Photo sharing and community engagement, Creative Commons licensed image repository, Flickr Pro subscription with advanced features
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Weglot (translation), Cloudflare (DNS and security), jQuery, Typekit Fonts
Frameworks
Webflow CMS
Platforms
AWS (DNS via AWS Route 53)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy implemented
  • Use of Cloudflare for DNS and security
  • Consent management via TrustArc
  • CAPTCHA (Cloudflare Turnstile) on forms

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel, Weglot for multilingual marketing
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 no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Strong branding and consistent professional design.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and third-party services for analytics and marketing.
  5. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on the main site.
  6. Security headers and HTTPS are properly implemented.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. Multiple certifications and trust badges displayed.
  9. Multilingual support via Weglot.
  10. Active social media presence with official accounts linked.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Webflow CMS, AWS hosting, and integrates multiple third-party services for analytics (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel), marketing (Weglot for translations), and consent management (TrustArc). The site demonstrates fast loading times, excellent mobile optimization, and good accessibility features. The use of advanced fonts via Typekit and CDN resources contributes to a polished user experience. Technical risks are minimal but include the lack of DNSSEC and potential reliance on multiple external domains which should be monitored for security and privacy compliance.
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 +5Low25 findingsView report
  2. 74/100Medium22 findingsView report
  3. 74/100Medium20 findingsView report
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