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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 Security headers, 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 a technology-focused online platform offering free and customizable QR code creation services. The website targets a broad audience seeking easy-to-use QR code generation with options for branding and high-quality downloads. The business operates on a freemium model, providing basic free services with paid upgrades for enhanced features. The platform is positioned as a leading service in the QR code generation market, emphasizing ease of use and customization. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries and analytics tools such as Snowplow Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Optimizely for tracking and optimization. It is built on WordPress CMS and demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices. Performance is moderate, with a well-structured design and clear navigation. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements key security headers including Content Security Policy. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, with a consent mechanism in place. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response information, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and security maturity. Overall, the website presents a professional and trustworthy front with safe content suitable for general audiences. The main risk lies in the lack of WHOIS registration data, which reduces business credibility and warrants further verification. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security and incident response policies, providing direct security contact channels, and enhancing transparency around data retention and vulnerability management.

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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. 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"

  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. 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
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

QR Code Generator operates in the technology sector, focusing on digital tools for QR code creation. Its competitive advantage lies in offering a user-friendly interface with customization options and high-quality output. The freemium business model allows wide user adoption while monetizing advanced features. Target customers include businesses, marketers, and individuals needing QR codes for various applications. The company shows indicators of medium size with consistent branding and trust signals such as SSL and privacy compliance. The partnership ecosystem is not explicitly detailed, and no subsidiaries or parent companies are identified. Growth potential is supported by the increasing use of QR codes in marketing and commerce.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. Use of modern analytics and A/B testing tools is balanced with privacy compliance measures including cookie consent and GDPR adherence. However, the lack of published security policies, incident response plans, and vulnerability disclosure channels limits transparency and preparedness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The security score is good but could be improved by formalizing security governance and communication. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not visible, suggesting an opportunity to strengthen these areas.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide direct security contact emails such as security@ or abuse@ addresses.
  4. Enhance transparency on data retention and user privacy practices.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and analytics tools for 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, customization with logos and colors, high quality downloads
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

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

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy
  • Cookie consent mechanism

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Snowplow, 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 challenges.
  2. WHOIS data is missing or domain not found in WHOIS database, which is unusual for an active commercial site.
  3. Website uses modern analytics and A/B testing tools.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form only.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  8. Content is professional and safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS and uses a modern JavaScript tech stack including Snowplow Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Optimizely for tracking and optimization. The site is mobile optimized with good accessibility and SEO practices. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement in loading speed and resource optimization. The technical infrastructure appears stable and secure with HTTPS and security headers in place. There is no evidence of technical debt or outdated libraries, but continuous monitoring of third-party dependencies is recommended to mitigate risks.
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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