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Security report for giphy.com

GIPHY · Media · United States

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

GIPHY is a leading digital media platform specializing in animated GIFs, stickers, and clips that enhance online communication and expression. Owned by Meta Platforms, Inc., it serves a broad audience seeking engaging visual content. The platform offers extensive content from both user-generated and partner sources, positioning itself as a market leader in animated media. Technically, GIPHY employs modern web technologies including React and Next.js, ensuring a fast, responsive, and accessible user experience across devices. The site is well-optimized for SEO and mobile usage, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, GIPHY enforces HTTPS, employs multiple security headers, and integrates a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. While explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed, the overall security posture is strong with no evident vulnerabilities. The website integrates various third-party analytics and advertising services, balancing user tracking with privacy compliance. Overall, GIPHY presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically sound platform with room for enhanced transparency in security and incident response policies.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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';…

  3. 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

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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
25
Email security
72
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
72

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

GIPHY operates in the media sector with a focus on digital content distribution and user engagement through animated media. Its business model leverages partnerships with content creators and brands, offering a platform for sharing and discovering GIFs and stickers. The company benefits from Meta's backing, enhancing its market reach and technological resources. Revenue streams likely include advertising and branded content partnerships. The target audience spans general internet users, social media participants, and digital marketers. GIPHY's competitive advantage lies in its extensive content library, user-friendly interface, and integration with major social platforms. The partnership ecosystem includes notable media and content providers, reinforcing its market position. Strategic observations highlight GIPHY's strong brand presence, consistent content quality, and effective use of analytics for user engagement.

Security posture

GIPHY demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, modern security headers, and a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. The absence of exposed sensitive data and use of secure frameworks reduce risk exposure. However, the lack of publicly available detailed security policies, incident response procedures, and vulnerability disclosure programs indicates areas for improvement. The integration of multiple third-party scripts necessitates ongoing security audits to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, GIPHY maintains a secure environment suitable for its business operations but should enhance transparency and formalize security governance documentation to strengthen trust and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security controls and practices.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  4. Designate and disclose a Data Protection Officer or privacy contact for GDPR compliance.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and dependencies for security vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GIPHY
Description
GIPHY is the platform that animates your world. Find the GIFs, Clips, and Stickers that make your conversations more positive, more expressive, and more you.
Key services
GIF search and sharing, Sticker and clip creation and sharing, Content hosting and distribution
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS, WebP images, MP4 video formats
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JavaScript frameworks

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), FullStory, Quantcast, ScorecardResearch, Giphy Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
DoubleClick, HTLBid, Aditude
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, FullStory, ScorecardResearch, Quantcast
Marketing tools
FullStory
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses modern web technologies and frameworks
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism with partner disclosures
  3. Multiple third-party analytics and advertising scripts present
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage
  5. Strong branding and consistent user interface
  6. No visible security or privacy policy pages beyond standard privacy and terms links
  7. No explicit security or incident response pages found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring React and Next.js, enabling server-side rendering and optimized performance. The use of WebP images and MP4 videos supports efficient media delivery. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. SEO is supported through comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Hosting details are not explicitly identified but likely involve cloud infrastructure. Performance is fast with asynchronous loading of scripts and preloading of critical assets. Technical risks are minimal, though reliance on multiple third-party analytics and advertising scripts requires vigilant security management to prevent supply chain attacks.
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. 73/100Medium28 findingsView report
  2. 73/100 −3Medium28 findingsView report
  3. 76/100Low27 findingsView report
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