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Security report for qr-code-generator.com

Bitly Europe · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

QR Code Generator, operated by Bitly Europe, is a well-established platform offering both free static and paid dynamic QR code generation services. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation and comprehensive content targeting marketers, businesses, and individuals seeking customizable QR codes with tracking capabilities. The integration with Bitly's Connections Platform enhances its market position and service offerings. Technically, the site employs modern frameworks like Angular and uses robust analytics and marketing tools including Snowplow, Microsoft Clarity, and Google Tag Manager. Security is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and SOC 2 compliance, reflecting a mature security posture. Privacy compliance is well addressed with detailed policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site presents a high level of professionalism and trustworthiness, with no critical security issues detected.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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 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"

  3. 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

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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
0
Security headers
50
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
62

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 business operates on a freemium model, providing free static QR codes and premium PRO plans with advanced features such as scan tracking, bulk creation, and API access. Its target audience includes marketers and businesses across various industries, leveraging QR codes for marketing and engagement. The partnership with Bitly provides a competitive advantage through integrated link management and landing page solutions. The company maintains a strong brand presence with consistent messaging and trust indicators like GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2 certifications. The multilingual support and extensive resource offerings indicate a global reach and customer-centric approach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a robust security framework with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and adherence to SOC 2 Type 2 standards. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the analysis. Forms are secured with validation and consent management is implemented via OneTrust. However, the absence of a dedicated vulnerability disclosure page and explicit incident response contacts suggests areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is strong, supporting the business's credibility and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated vulnerability disclosure or security.txt page to enhance transparency.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact information to improve security readiness.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to achieve an excellent rating.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Clarify and publish data retention policies to strengthen privacy compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bitly Europe
Description
QR Code Generator lets you create memorable marketing campaigns with trackable QR Codes—designed by you.
Key services
QR Code generation (Static and Dynamic), Customizable QR Codes with logos and frames, Scan tracking and analytics, Bulk QR Code creation, API for QR Code generation, Landing Pages via Bitly Connections
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Angular (ng-version=19.0.5), jQuery, Bootstrap CSS, Snowplow Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Bing UET, Optimizely, UserWay Accessibility Widget, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Frameworks
Angular
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with validation
  • Consent management for cookies

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager, Snowplow
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Snowplow
Marketing tools
Optimizely, OneTrust, UserWay
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website offers both free static and paid dynamic QR code generation services.
  2. Strong integration with Bitly platform enhances business credibility.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms in place.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. No signs of WAF or content blocking; full site content accessible.
  6. Security practices include HTTPS, security headers, and SOC 2 compliance.
  7. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on main pages.
  8. Exit intent modal used for user engagement and conversion.
  9. Multiple language versions supported via hreflang tags.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Angular for frontend, WordPress as CMS, and various analytics and marketing tools. Hosting appears to be on Amazon AWS infrastructure, leveraging services like Amazon Cognito and S3. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance is optimized with preloading of fonts and scripts, and use of CDN resources. Technical debt appears minimal, with opportunities to improve accessibility and formalize security disclosure practices. The overall technical infrastructure supports a scalable and secure user experience.
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. 76/100Low26 findingsView report
  2. 76/100Low26 findingsView report
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