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Security report for icons8.com

Icons8 · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Icons8 is a well-established technology company specializing in providing high-quality design assets including icons, illustrations, photos, and music. The company targets designers, developers, and content creators with a freemium business model offering both free and paid licenses. Their market position is strong, supported by a comprehensive suite of creative tools and a broad product portfolio. Technically, Icons8 employs modern web technologies such as Vue.js and Nuxt.js, with robust performance optimizations and multi-language support, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and integrates advanced consent management via AdOpt, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed. Overall, the website demonstrates high professionalism, excellent user experience, and strong privacy compliance, making it a trustworthy platform for its users.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
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

3 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 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. 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

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Potential Subdomain Takeover

      Subdomain mail.icons8.com points to unregistered service d3220t4dvas0sh.cloudfront.net

      What to do: Remove or fix CNAME record to prevent subdomain takeover

      • WSTG-CONF-10
      • NIS2 21(2)(i)
      • IR 2024/2690 12.4: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 12.4: Asset inventory
      • NIST CM-8: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-8: System Component Inventory

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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
67
Security headers
40
Email security
85
DNS health
65
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
95
Average
65

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

Icons8 operates in the technology sector with a focus on digital design resources. Its competitive advantages include a diverse product range, integration of AI-generated content, and a strong community presence across multiple social media platforms. The business model leverages freemium offerings with subscription and licensing revenue streams. Target customers include creative professionals and enterprises requiring design assets. The company maintains strategic partnerships with consent management and CDN providers, enhancing compliance and performance. Growth indicators include continuous product innovation and global localization. The partnership ecosystem includes AdOpt for privacy compliance and CDN77 for content delivery, reflecting a well-rounded operational strategy.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security posture with mandatory HTTPS enforcement and use of security headers implied by script usage. The integration of a comprehensive consent management system (AdOpt) aligns with GDPR requirements, indicating strong data protection practices. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are absent, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. The site follows best practices in securing user data and managing cookie consent, but could benefit from additional security header implementations and public security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement explicit Content-Security-Policy and other security headers such as Referrer-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features and provide clear contact channels for security incidents.
  5. Develop a long-term security strategy including continuous monitoring and compliance updates.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Icons8
Description
Download design elements for free: icons, photos, vector illustrations, and music for your videos. All the assets made by designers → consistent quality.
Key services
Icons, Illustrations, Photos, Music, AI-generated faces, Design software and plugins
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Axios, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, AdOpt consent management, Crowdin localization, Sentry
Frameworks
Vue.js, Nuxt.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Content Security Policy via scripts
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Consent management for cookies

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Rubicon Project, Twitter Ads
Tracking pixels
Twitter Pixel
Marketing tools
AdOpt Consent Management, Intercom
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 WAF or security blocks
  2. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms implemented
  3. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks
  4. Strong social media presence and community engagement
  5. Robust consent management integrated with AdOpt
  6. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on the main page
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies found
  8. High-quality design and user experience
  9. Multiple language support and localization
  10. Use of CDN and performance optimization techniques
Technical notes

Notes

Icons8's technical infrastructure is built on modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, Nuxt.js) with a modular and component-based architecture. The site uses multiple CDNs and third-party services for performance and analytics, including Google Tag Manager and Sentry for error monitoring. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Localization is handled via Crowdin integration. The technical stack is robust, supporting fast load times and a seamless user experience. Opportunities exist to further optimize security headers and enhance incident response capabilities.
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. 68/100 +10Medium33 findingsView report
  2. 58/100Medium33 findingsView report
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