Flickr has warned users about a potential data breach related to a security vulnerability in a third-party email provider. Due to third party incidents, third parties may have access to personal information of certain users of the service. According to the company, this vulnerability was discovered on February 5, 2026.
Once notified, Flickr disabled access to the affected system within a few hours. At the same time, the service emphasizes: passwords and bank card data are not affected.
However, real usernames, email addresses, Flickr logins, account types, IP addresses, aggregated location data, and platform activity information may be compromised.
Flickr did not specify which email service was the source of the problem and how many users were affected by the incident.
In its letter to users, the company recommends checking account settings for suspicious changes and paying special attention to phishing emails.
Flickr specifically reminds you that it never asks for a password via email. People who have used the same password on other services should change it as soon as possible.
“We truly regret what has happened and the concern this situation may cause,” noted Flickr representative.
The company also said it is conducting an internal investigation, enhancing its security architecture and reviewing the security monitoring practices of third-party vendors.
Flickr has been operating since 2004 and remains one of the world's largest photo platforms: it hosts tens of billions of photos and videos, and has around 35 million monthly users.
