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Security report for bgtop.net

BGtop.net · Other · Bulgaria

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

BGtop.net operates as a Bulgarian web directory and ranking platform, providing a catalog of Bulgarian websites ranked by user votes. Established in 2002, it holds a strong market position as a popular resource for Bulgarian internet users seeking categorized website listings. The platform offers services such as site addition, editing, and statistical insights, targeting website owners and general users interested in Bulgarian web content. Technically, the site uses standard web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Google Adsense for monetization, and Google Analytics for traffic analysis. Hosting appears to be managed via sureserver.com nameservers with domain registration through eNom, LLC. The website demonstrates basic mobile optimization and accessibility with moderate performance and good SEO practices. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS enabled and domain transfer protection, but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, and does not publish explicit security or incident response policies. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms, indicating basic GDPR compliance. Overall, the site is safe for general audiences with no adult content detected. The domain age and registration details support the legitimacy and stability of the service.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

8 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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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
65
Average
48

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

BGtop.net's business model centers on providing a free, user-driven ranking and cataloging service for Bulgarian websites, leveraging user votes to determine site rankings. Its competitive advantage lies in its longevity and popularity within the Bulgarian internet community. Revenue streams likely include advertising via Google Adsense and Revive Adserver. The target customer segments include Bulgarian website owners seeking visibility and users looking for curated web content. The platform's partnership ecosystem includes advertising networks but no identified business partners or subsidiaries. Growth indicators include a large database of over 63,000 sites and regular content updates. Strategic observations suggest opportunities to enhance security posture and improve contact transparency to strengthen trust and compliance.

Security posture

The current security maturity level of BGtop.net is moderate. HTTPS is implemented, and domain transfer protection is active, which are positive indicators. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options represents gaps that could expose the site to DNS spoofing or clickjacking attacks. No incident response or security policy information is published, limiting transparency and preparedness communication. Data protection practices are basic, with cookie consent implemented but no detailed data retention policies disclosed. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were detected in the content. Compliance with GDPR is basic but present. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not evident from the site. Enhancing these areas would improve the overall security posture and reduce risk.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and stakeholders.
  4. Improve mobile optimization and accessibility to enhance user experience across devices.
  5. Provide clear and verified contact information including company emails and phone numbers to increase business credibility and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
BGtop.net
Description
Топ класацията на българските сайтове, класирани според броя гласове. Каталогът предлага добавяне, редактиране и статистика.
Key services
класация на български сайтове, каталог на сайтове, статистика за сайтове, възможност за добавяне и редактиране на сайтове
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Google Adsense, Google Analytics, Revive Adserver
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • clientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, eXTReMe Tracker
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense, Revive Adserver
Tracking pixels
eXTReMe Tracker
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website content is fully accessible and not blocked by WAF.
  2. Site is a Bulgarian language web directory and ranking platform.
  3. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on main page.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and include consent mechanisms.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. Use of Google Adsense and Revive Adserver for monetization.
  7. Basic mobile optimization and accessibility observed.
  8. No DNSSEC enabled for domain, which is a security improvement opportunity.
  9. No visible security headers detected in HTML content.
  10. Website uses HTTPS but no detailed SSL configuration data available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom or unknown CMS using standard web technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It integrates Google Adsense and Revive Adserver for advertising and Google Analytics and eXTReMe Tracker for analytics and user tracking. Hosting is likely provided via sureserver.com nameservers, with domain registration through eNom, LLC. The site shows moderate performance and basic mobile responsiveness. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers indicates technical debt in security best practices. The site could benefit from modernization efforts focusing on security enhancements, improved accessibility, and mobile optimization to reduce technical risks and improve operational stability.
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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