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Security report for qr-code-generator.com

QR Code Generator · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in DNS health, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

QR Code Generator is an established online platform specializing in the creation and customization of QR codes for various uses such as URLs, vCards, and more. The business targets a broad audience seeking free and premium QR code generation services with options for branding and high-quality downloads. The website demonstrates a solid market position as a leading QR code service provider with a freemium business model. Technically, the site employs modern JavaScript libraries including Snowplow Tracker, Google Tag Manager, and Optimizely for analytics and optimization, hosted on a WordPress CMS platform. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO and accessibility basics. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, includes standard security headers, and manages cookie consent in compliance with GDPR, though it lacks a publicly visible security policy or incident response details. The absence of WHOIS data introduces some uncertainty about domain registration transparency but does not detract significantly from the site's legitimacy given the professional content and security posture. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-maintained with room for improvement in security transparency and accessibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. DNS health

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

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

  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. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

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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
100
Security headers
50
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
76

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

The company operates in the technology sector, focusing on QR code generation services with a freemium model that likely includes paid upgrades for enhanced features. The target customers range from individuals to businesses needing QR codes for marketing, contact sharing, and other applications. The platform's use of customization options and high-quality downloads positions it competitively. The lack of explicit company registration details or physical addresses limits deeper business intelligence insights. The marketing ecosystem includes social media presence and analytics tools, supporting growth and user engagement. Strategic partnerships or subsidiaries are not evident from the data. The company maintains a consistent brand image and professional online presence, supporting customer trust and retention.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing common web vulnerabilities. The use of consent management for cookies aligns with privacy regulations. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates gaps in transparency and preparedness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The use of third-party scripts necessitates ongoing security audits to mitigate risks. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by publishing formal security and incident response documentation and implementing a vulnerability disclosure program.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information to facilitate reporting and handling of security issues.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
QR Code Generator
Description
QR Code Generator for URL, vCard, and more. Add logo, colors, frames, and download in high print quality. Get your free QR Codes now!
Key services
QR code generation, QR code customization, QR code download in high print quality
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Snowplow Tracker, Google Tag Manager, Optimizely
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Snowplow Tracker, Optimizely
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Snowplow Tracker, Optimizely
Marketing tools
Optimizely
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is focused on QR code generation with customization features.
  3. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML content.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and indicate GDPR compliance.
  5. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is unusual but not uncommon for privacy-protected domains.
  6. Use of modern tracking and analytics tools with default consent denial on page load.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  9. Website uses WordPress CMS and several third-party JavaScript libraries.
  10. No suspicious or malicious domains linked.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS and leverages modern JavaScript libraries for analytics and optimization, including Snowplow Tracker, Google Tag Manager, and Optimizely. The site uses standard web fonts and responsive design techniques to ensure usability across devices. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in load speed achievable through optimization of third-party scripts and assets. SEO is well addressed with appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. Accessibility is basic and could be improved to meet higher standards. The technical infrastructure supports a professional user experience but would benefit from enhanced security transparency and performance tuning.
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. 76/100 +14Low26 findingsView report
  2. 62/100Medium26 findingsView report
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