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Security report for 9animetv.to

Media · N/a

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

9anime is a free anime streaming website launched in 2016, offering English subbed and dubbed anime content across a wide range of genres. It positions itself as a no-ads, HD quality alternative to paid streaming services and previous popular sites like KissAnime. The platform relies on third-party video hosts for content delivery and emphasizes ease of access without app installation. The site targets a broad audience including children and adults worldwide. Technically, it uses Bootstrap, FontAwesome, jQuery, and integrates Google Analytics and ShareThis for social sharing and tracking. However, the site employs heavily obfuscated JavaScript which may raise security concerns. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS implied but no explicit security headers or policies disclosed. Privacy compliance is weak due to absence of privacy and cookie policies. The domain is privacy protected in WHOIS, which is common for sites in this niche but reduces transparency. Overall, the site offers a good user experience and content quality but lacks formal security and privacy disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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 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

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

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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
70
Security headers
55
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
66

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

The site operates in the media streaming sector, specifically anime content, targeting global anime fans. Its business model is free streaming supported likely by indirect monetization such as ads on third-party hosts or affiliate links, though the site claims no ads on its own domain. The platform competes with paid services like Crunchyroll and Funimation by offering free access. The site maintains a social media presence on Twitter to communicate updates and proxy sites. The use of privacy protection in domain registration and lack of company contact details is typical for streaming sites facing legal risks. The site’s growth is indicated by its extensive anime catalog and user engagement via social sharing. No parent or subsidiary companies are identified.

Security posture

Security maturity is moderate but with notable gaps. The site uses HTTPS but lacks visible security headers such as CSP or X-Frame-Options. The presence of obfuscated JavaScript and third-party scripts introduces potential risks including tracking or malware. No privacy, security, or incident response policies are published, limiting transparency and user trust. The site advises users to use VPNs and ad blockers for safety, indicating awareness of potential risks. No vulnerability disclosure or security contact information is provided. Overall, the security posture is functional but could be significantly improved with formal policies, security headers, and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Reduce or clarify obfuscated JavaScript usage to improve transparency and security.
  4. Provide clear incident response and vulnerability disclosure contacts and procedures.
  5. Enhance domain registrant transparency if legally feasible to improve trustworthiness.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
9anime is a free anime streaming website offering English subbed and dubbed anime online for free with no ads. It provides a large collection of anime titles across many genres and types, aiming to deliver HD quality streaming and fast download speeds using third-party sources. The site targets anime fans worldwide, emphasizing free access without app installation and no ads.
Key services
free anime streaming, English subbed and dubbed anime, HD quality video, multiple genres and types of anime, search and browse anime titles
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap 4.4.1, FontAwesome 5.3.1, jQuery 3.3.1, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, ShareThis social sharing, Custom JavaScript obfuscation
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
40/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage (implied by https URLs)
  • No app installation needed reduces attack surface
  • Use of anti-ad and VPN recommended by site

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Ad networks
pubbidgear
Tracking pixels
ShareThis
Marketing tools
ShareThis social sharing
Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website offers free anime streaming with no ads
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found
  3. Heavy use of obfuscated JavaScript and third-party scripts
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found
  5. Social media presence limited to Twitter
  6. No security or incident response information disclosed
  7. Domain WHOIS is privacy protected
  8. Site claims no app installation needed and supports Chromecast
  9. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern front-end stack including Bootstrap 4.4.1 and FontAwesome 5.3.1, with jQuery 3.3.1 for scripting. It integrates Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for analytics and ShareThis for social sharing. The site is mobile optimized and supports Chromecast. Performance is moderate with some heavy JavaScript obfuscation that may impact load times and complicate security reviews. No CMS or hosting provider details are evident. SEO is supported by meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) for search actions. Accessibility is basic with no explicit ARIA or accessibility features detected. The site lacks formal security headers and privacy compliance mechanisms, representing technical debt and risk areas.
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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