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Security report for a16zcrypto.com

a16z crypto · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and GDPR outside view.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

a16z crypto is a venture capital fund specializing in investments in crypto and web3 startups across all stages since 2013. The website reflects a strong market position with professional branding and a clear focus on the crypto investment sector. The technical infrastructure is modern, leveraging Vue.js and HubSpot for marketing and analytics, with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and domain protections, but lacks advanced security headers and DNSSEC. Privacy compliance is basic with a cookie consent mechanism but no explicit privacy or terms of service policies found. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional but could improve transparency and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

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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
0
Security headers
80
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
67

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention a16zcrypto.com, from OffSeq Breach.

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The company operates as a large venture capital fund under the Andreessen Horowitz umbrella, targeting crypto and web3 startups. Its business model centers on funding and supporting innovative entrepreneurs in the blockchain space. The website content and structure support a sophisticated audience of investors and entrepreneurs. The use of HubSpot indicates a mature marketing and lead generation strategy. No direct contact information is publicly displayed, which is typical for investment firms. The domain age and registration details align well with the company's history, reinforcing legitimacy.

Security posture

The website uses HTTPS and has domain status flags that prevent unauthorized transfers or deletions, indicating good domain management. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers like CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is provided, which could hinder security transparency. The use of HubSpot scripts introduces moderate user tracking, but cookie consent is implemented. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be enhanced with additional best practices and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen domain security against DNS spoofing.
  2. Implement and publish comprehensive privacy and terms of service policies to improve compliance and user trust.
  3. Add security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Provide clear contact information for security incidents and general inquiries to enhance transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
a16z crypto
Description
a16z crypto is a venture capital fund that has been investing in crypto and web3 startups — across all stages — since 2013.
Key services
venture capital investment, startup funding, crypto and web3 ecosystem support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Vue.js (inferred from vue-ssr attributes), HubSpot scripts, MathJax
Frameworks
Vue.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status includes client and server prohibitions

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot Analytics
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well maintained.
  2. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found on the main page or footer.
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is present and functional.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the visible content.
  5. Use of HubSpot for marketing and analytics is evident.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy detected.
  7. No explicit security headers detected in the provided data.
  8. DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a potential security improvement area.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern JavaScript frameworks, likely Vue.js, and integrates HubSpot for marketing automation and analytics. It uses MathJax for rendering mathematical content, indicating support for technical or research-oriented content. The hosting and domain registration are managed by MarkMonitor Inc., a reputable provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and SEO optimization. Accessibility is basic and could be improved. The technical stack is solid but would benefit from enhanced security configurations and accessibility improvements.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 77/100Low21 findingsView report
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