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Security report for avaaz.org

Avaaz · Non-profit · N/a

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

Avaaz is a large, globally recognized non-profit organization focused on empowering people worldwide to engage in social and political activism through online petitions and campaigns. The website serves as a hub for community mobilization, offering multilingual support and interactive features such as live activity feeds and community maps. Technically, the site employs modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery, Leaflet, and GrowthBook, and integrates tracking and social media SDKs from Google and Facebook. The site is secured with HTTPS and demonstrates good privacy compliance with clear privacy and cookie policies aligned with GDPR standards. Security posture is solid with secure forms and encrypted connections, though explicit security headers could be improved. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to privacy protection and a malformed WHOIS query, which is typical for non-profits seeking to protect registrant privacy. Overall, Avaaz's website is professional, trustworthy, and well-optimized for user engagement and global outreach.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
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

1 finding 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.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
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  • 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
75
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
83

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

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention avaaz.org, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
13,073
Employees
0
Customers
13,011
Third parties
62
Weak passwords
11%

11 subdomains affected

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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

Avaaz operates as a non-profit entity with a business model centered on community-driven activism and campaign mobilization. Its market position is strong as a leading global platform for social change, leveraging a large member base across 194 countries. The organization focuses on key services such as online petitions and community petitions platforms, targeting socially conscious individuals worldwide. The website's multilingual support and social media integration enhance its reach and engagement. Revenue streams likely include donations, as indicated by the prominent donate button. The partnership ecosystem includes social media platforms and analytics providers, supporting its digital presence and marketing efforts. Strategic observations highlight Avaaz's emphasis on privacy, transparency, and community empowerment.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, secure form handling, and privacy compliance mechanisms such as GDPR cookie consent popups. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies are not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security measures align well with the organization's non-profit nature and community focus, but adopting additional security best practices would strengthen defenses against emerging threats.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish explicit security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Develop and make publicly available a vulnerability disclosure policy and security incident response plan to improve transparency and community trust.
  3. Enhance contact information by providing verified company emails and phone numbers to facilitate communication and support.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities or outdated components are present.
  5. Continue to maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to comply with evolving regulations and best practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Avaaz
Description
Avaaz is the campaigning community bringing people-powered politics to decision making worldwide.
Key services
Online petitions, Campaign mobilization, Community petitions platform
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.5.1, Google Tag Manager, Facebook SDK, GrowthBook, Leaflet.js, TopoJSON
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure forms with validation
  • Privacy and cookie consent popups

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Facebook SDK
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook SDK
Marketing tools
GrowthBook
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and interactive features.
  2. Strong focus on global activism and community engagement.
  3. Multiple language options available indicating global reach.
  4. Secure HTTPS with modern JavaScript libraries used.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form only.
  7. No explicit security headers detected in HTML source.
  8. WHOIS data is unavailable due to malformed query and privacy protection.
  9. No signs of adult or inappropriate content.
  10. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter).
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and diverse technology stack including jQuery 3.5.1, Google Tag Manager, Facebook SDK, GrowthBook for feature flagging or experimentation, and Leaflet.js for interactive maps. The site is well-structured with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized images. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not evident from the content. The technical infrastructure supports a large global user base with multilingual capabilities and interactive community features.
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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