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Security report for bittrex.com

Bittrex Global · Finance · Liechtenstein

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Bittrex Global is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that operated primarily in Liechtenstein and Bermuda, providing cryptoasset trading and withdrawal services. The company is currently in the process of winding down operations and liquidation, with clear communication to users about withdrawal procedures and storage fees. The platform targets cryptocurrency traders and investors globally, with a business model centered on exchange services and asset management. The website reflects a medium-sized enterprise with a professional and consistent brand presence, supported by FCA-approved financial promotions and official support channels. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Yoast SEO, and Cloudflare DNS services. It employs Google Tag Manager and Jetpack for analytics and marketing purposes. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices, though accessibility features are basic. Performance is moderate, with no critical technical issues detected. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses domain status protections to prevent unauthorized changes. However, it lacks DNSSEC and explicit security headers, and does not publish a dedicated security or incident response policy. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms in place. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional, though the ongoing liquidation status impacts business continuity. Strategic recommendations include enhancing DNS security with DNSSEC, publishing security policies, and improving security headers to strengthen the security posture. The site is safe for general audiences and does not contain any adult or questionable content.

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

4 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"

    • 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  3. 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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  • 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
45
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
76

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

Bittrex Global held a competitive position in the cryptocurrency exchange market, operating regulated exchanges in Liechtenstein and Bermuda. Its business model focused on providing a secure and compliant platform for crypto trading and asset withdrawal. The company leveraged partnerships with regulatory bodies such as the FCA and engaged in transparent communication during its liquidation process. Revenue streams likely included trading fees and storage fees during wind-down. The target customer segment was global crypto investors and traders seeking regulated exchange services. The partnership ecosystem includes support services via Zendesk and liquidation partners such as Doane Grant Thornton. The company demonstrated a commitment to compliance and risk disclosure, though the liquidation indicates operational challenges. The website content and structure support a professional market presence with clear user guidance.

Security posture

The security maturity of Bittrex Global's website is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and domain registration protections are in place, reducing risks of domain hijacking. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents gaps that could be exploited. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are published, which limits transparency and readiness communication. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are well implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. The site does not expose sensitive data or use vulnerable libraries based on the provided data. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be improved by adopting additional DNS and HTTP security measures and publishing incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Add a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Continue maintaining clear communication channels and update privacy and cookie policies as regulations evolve.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bittrex Global
Description
Bittrex Global operated cryptocurrency exchanges in Liechtenstein and Bermuda, providing a platform for trading cryptoassets. The company is currently winding down operations and in liquidation.
Key services
Cryptocurrency trading, Asset withdrawal, Customer support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.5.1, Yoast SEO plugin, Cloudflare DNS, Google Tag Manager, Jetpack Stats
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientDeleteProhibited domain status
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • ClientUpdateProhibited domain status
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS

Analytics and tracking

Services
Jetpack Stats, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Jetpack Stats
Marketing tools
CookieYes
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is operational and content is fully accessible.
  2. Site is built on WordPress with Yoast SEO and uses Cloudflare DNS.
  3. The business is in liquidation but maintains communication and withdrawal facilities.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; support is via Zendesk ticketing system.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. No DNSSEC enabled which is a minor security gap.
  7. Good privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  8. Social media presence on Twitter, Telegram, and LinkedIn.
  9. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using the Yoast SEO plugin for search engine optimization. It leverages jQuery 3.5.1 and integrates Google Tag Manager and Jetpack for analytics and marketing. Hosting and DNS services are provided via Cloudflare, enhancing performance and security. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and uses modern CSS techniques. Performance is moderate, with no critical errors or broken elements detected. The technical stack is mature but could benefit from modernization by adopting newer JavaScript frameworks and improving accessibility features. The use of external support platforms like Zendesk indicates a modular approach to customer service. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but has room for enhancements in security and accessibility.
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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