Flickr notified users of a data security incident caused by a vulnerability in a third-party email service provider that may have exposed some member information. Exposed data may include names, email addresses, usernames, account types, IP addresses, general location, and activity data, while passwords and payment card numbers were not affected; users are urged to watch for phishing. #Flickr #EmailServiceProvider
Keypoints
- Flickr reported a data exposure linked to a vulnerability in a third-party email service provider.
- The vulnerability was discovered on February 5, 2026, and access to the affected system was shut down within hours.
- The impacted service provider has not been publicly named.
- Potentially exposed information includes names, email addresses, usernames, account types, IP addresses, location, and Flickr activity data.
- Flickr stated passwords and payment card numbers were not affected and warned users to be cautious of phishing.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/flickr-security-incident-tied-to-third-party-email-system/