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Security report for anime.com

Media · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Anime.com is a media-focused website providing detailed information about anime series, including cast lists, characters, staff credits, episode information, and real-time industry updates. The site targets anime fans and enthusiasts seeking comprehensive and up-to-date anime content. Technically, the website is built using modern web technologies such as React and Next.js, leveraging Apollo GraphQL for data management and Google Maps API for location services. The site appears moderately optimized for performance and mobile devices, with a clean and consistent design. From a security perspective, the website lacks visible security headers and explicit privacy or cookie policies, which are critical for compliance and user trust. The absence of WHOIS registration data raises concerns about domain legitimacy and ownership transparency. No contact information or incident response channels are provided, limiting the ability to report security issues or engage with the business formally. No adult or explicit content is present, making the site suitable for general audiences. Overall, Anime.com demonstrates a functional and modern web presence but requires significant improvements in security posture, privacy compliance, and business transparency to enhance trustworthiness and regulatory adherence.

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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  2. 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google APIs

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
72
Security headers
50
Email security
75
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
70

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

Anime.com operates as an information and news platform within the media industry, focusing on anime content. Its business model likely revolves around content aggregation and community engagement rather than direct sales. The site serves a niche audience of anime fans globally but lacks explicit business details such as company registration or contact information. The use of CDN services and modern frameworks suggests an investment in scalable infrastructure. However, the lack of WHOIS data and privacy policies may hinder partnerships and user trust. There is no evidence of monetization through advertising or affiliate programs in the provided content.

Security posture

The website currently exhibits a low security maturity level. Key deficiencies include the absence of security headers, lack of privacy and cookie policies, no visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, and missing contact information for security matters. The domain's WHOIS data is unavailable, which is a significant red flag for legitimacy and accountability. While HTTPS is presumably enabled (inferred from external resource URLs), no explicit SSL/TLS configuration details are available. The site does not appear to use common security frameworks or certifications. These gaps expose the site to potential compliance issues and reduce user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to ensure GDPR and other privacy law compliance.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Obtain and maintain clear WHOIS registration data to improve domain legitimacy and trust.
  4. Provide clear contact information including security incident response contacts (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email addresses).
  5. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate potential risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
Explore your favorite anime series in detail—full cast lists, characters, staff credits, and episode info—plus real-time updates from industry insiders so you never miss breaking news. Only on Anime.com.
Key services
anime series details, cast lists, characters information, staff credits, episode info, real-time industry updates
Content quality
basic
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Apollo GraphQL, Google Maps API
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
40/100

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website content is accessible and not blocked by WAF or security mechanisms.
  2. No WHOIS registration data available, indicating possible unregistered domain or privacy protection.
  3. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found in the HTML content.
  4. No contact emails, phone numbers, or physical addresses found in the content.
  5. Website uses modern React and Next.js frameworks with Apollo GraphQL.
  6. No visible security headers or explicit security policies detected.
  7. No analytics or tracking scripts explicitly identified.
  8. Content is focused on anime information and news, suitable for general audiences.
  9. No adult or explicit content detected.
  10. No forms or data collection fields detected in the HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

Anime.com uses a modern technology stack centered on React and Next.js frameworks, with Apollo GraphQL for data fetching and Google Maps API integration. The site is hosted on a CDN, likely providing good global performance and availability. The HTML structure and CSS usage indicate a responsive design optimized for mobile devices. However, there is no evidence of a CMS or backend platform disclosed. Performance appears moderate with some room for optimization. Accessibility features are basic but present. SEO is supported by appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. The absence of analytics or tracking scripts suggests minimal user tracking, which is positive for privacy.
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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