"Flickr has begun notifying users about a potential data exposure tied to a vulnerability in a third-party email service provider. The incident highlights the security considerations associated with third-party services, even when a platform's core systems are not directly affected. "On February 5, 2026, we were alerted to a vulnerability in a system operated by one of our email service providers," Flickr said in emails to affected users, as reported by BleepingComputer."
"As Bleeping Computer reported, Flickr has not disclosed which provider was involved or how many users may have been affected, but the platform reports approximately 35 million monthly users and hosts more than 28 billion photos and videos, underscoring the potential scale of exposure. The data potentially accessed includes users' real names, email addresses, Flickr usernames, account types, IP addresses, general location information, and details related to account activity."
On February 5, 2026, Flickr was alerted to a vulnerability in a system operated by a third-party email service provider. Flickr moved quickly to contain the issue and shut down access to the affected system within hours of notification. Flickr has not disclosed the identity of the provider or the number of affected users. Flickr reports approximately 35 million monthly users and hosts more than 28 billion photos and videos, indicating the potential scope of exposure. Potentially accessed data includes real names, email addresses, usernames, account types, IP addresses, general location information, and account activity details. No passwords or payment card information were compromised.
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