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Security report for 36fx.com

Other · China

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

36fx.com is a Chinese content sharing website primarily focused on QQ-related activities, promotions, cash redemptions, software sharing, and free games. The site targets a general audience interested in online promotions and software tips, operating since 2011. It uses the Z-BlogPHP CMS platform and is hosted by Alibaba Cloud Computing in Beijing. The technical infrastructure includes common web technologies such as jQuery, Font Awesome, and Swiper for UI components, along with custom plugins for minigames and music playback. Analytics are provided by 51.la, a Chinese analytics service. Security posture is basic, with HTTPS enabled but lacking important security headers and DNSSEC. No privacy or cookie policies are present, indicating compliance gaps with data protection regulations. The website is accessible without WAF or blocking mechanisms and contains no adult or explicit content, making it safe for general audiences. Overall, the site is functional and moderately professional but requires improvements in security and privacy compliance to enhance trust and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 100 · Medium
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

10 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  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"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

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  • Security score drift

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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
67
Security headers
25
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
50
Average
46

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 · found on this site
  • 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 website operates as a niche content platform sharing information about QQ activities, cash rewards, software downloads, and promotional events. Its business model appears to rely on content marketing and affiliate promotions, targeting users interested in online rewards and software tips. The site has a small-scale operation with a focus on the Chinese market. It maintains partnerships with various external domains for content and resources but lacks formal business contact information or certifications. Growth indicators include regular content updates and a diverse range of shared activities. The absence of formal privacy and security policies may limit its appeal to more security-conscious users or partners.

Security posture

The security maturity level of 36fx.com is basic. While HTTPS is enabled, the absence of critical security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options exposes the site to potential risks like clickjacking and content injection. DNSSEC is not enabled, which could improve DNS security. No incident response or security contact information is provided, limiting the ability to report or respond to security incidents effectively. The use of third-party analytics and plugins introduces potential vulnerabilities if not regularly audited. Compliance with GDPR or other data protection regulations is not evident due to missing privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the site should prioritize implementing security best practices and compliance measures to reduce risk.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with user consent mechanisms to comply with data protection regulations.
  2. Add essential security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Enable DNSSEC for the domain to enhance DNS security.
  4. Provide clear contact information for business inquiries and security incident reporting.
  5. Conduct regular security audits of third-party libraries and plugins to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
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Key services
Information sharing on QQ activities, Promotion of cash redemptions and rewards, Sharing software downloads and tips, Sharing free games and tasks, Activity and event sharing
Content quality
good
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
jQuery 2.2.4, Z-BlogPHP 1.7.4, Font Awesome, Swiper 4.3.3, Prism.js, Custom minigames plugin (Tetris), 51.la analytics SDK, MyHK music player
Frameworks
Z-BlogPHP
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
40/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled (implied by https URLs)
  • No DNSSEC enabled

Analytics and tracking

Services
51.la
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
51.la
Marketing tools
51.la analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is a content sharing platform focused on QQ activities, promotions, and software tips.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found, indicating compliance gaps.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided for business or security contact.
  4. Uses Z-BlogPHP CMS with several plugins and external analytics.
  5. No security headers detected; DNSSEC not enabled.
  6. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; site fully accessible.
  7. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  8. External links include multiple partner and resource sites.
  9. Moderate use of tracking via 51.la analytics.
  10. Website design and navigation are good but lack advanced accessibility features.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Z-BlogPHP CMS platform version 1.7.4, using a combination of jQuery, Font Awesome, Swiper, and Prism.js for UI and syntax highlighting. It includes custom plugins for minigames and a music player, enhancing user engagement. Hosting is provided by Alibaba Cloud Computing, a reputable provider. The site is moderately optimized for mobile devices and SEO, with proper meta tags and responsive design. However, the lack of advanced accessibility features and security headers indicates technical debt and areas for modernization. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected but potential improvements possible through optimization and security enhancements.
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

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