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Security report for colossusbets.com

ColossusBets Limited · Other · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ColossusBets Limited operates a leading UK-based pool betting platform specializing in betting syndicates and solo play options. The website is well-positioned in the UK gambling market, offering a variety of sports and racing pools with clear regulatory compliance under the UK Gambling Commission. The platform targets UK betting enthusiasts and provides a modern, user-friendly experience with a focus on pool betting and syndicate participation. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as Angular, integrates with multiple third-party services for analytics, marketing, and user engagement, and is hosted on reliable cloud infrastructure (AWS). Security practices include HTTPS enforcement and cookie consent management via Cookiebot, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed. Overall, the site demonstrates a good security posture and compliance with privacy regulations, with room for improvement in transparency around security policies and direct contact information. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security header implementation, publishing a security policy and incident response plan, and providing clear contact channels for security issues.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
63/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  2. 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

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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';…

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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
20
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
63
Average
53

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

ColossusBets Limited is a medium-sized enterprise focused on the online betting sector, specifically pool betting and syndicates. The company holds a valid UK Gambling Commission license, reinforcing its legitimacy and regulatory compliance. The business model revolves around offering betting pools for various sports and racing events, with additional features like bonuses and syndicate joining options. The platform integrates with popular social media and marketing tools to engage its audience and drive user acquisition. While the website lacks explicit contact details, it maintains a professional brand presence with consistent design and clear navigation. The use of third-party services like Cookiebot, LiveChat, and Smartlook indicates a mature approach to user experience and compliance. No suspicious or unrelated domains were found linked to the site, supporting a focused and legitimate business operation.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communication and protecting user data in transit. It employs cookie consent management through Cookiebot, demonstrating compliance with GDPR and privacy best practices. Security headers are likely implemented given the modern tech stack, though explicit header details are not visible in the provided data. No sensitive data or credentials are exposed in the HTML content. The site uses reputable third-party libraries and services, minimizing risks from vulnerable components. However, the absence of a public security policy, incident response plan, or security.txt file limits transparency and may hinder rapid response to security incidents. The platform would benefit from publishing these documents and providing dedicated security contact channels. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced with improved transparency and formalized security governance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Create and make publicly available a security policy and incident response plan.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Provide clear contact information for security incidents, such as a dedicated security email address.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Legal name
ColossusBets Limited
Registration number
31514
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ColossusBets Limited
Description
Colossus Bets is a leading UK pool betting specialist offering betting syndicates, solo play, and bonuses.
Key services
Betting Syndicates, Solo Betting, Pool Betting, Bonuses
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Angular, Font Awesome, Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot, Amazon Cloudfront, AWS S3, Typekit Fonts
Frameworks
Angular
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management via Cookiebot
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused cookies (XSRF-TOKEN)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Smartlook
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Twitter Pixel
Marketing tools
Cookiebot, LiveChat, Smartlook
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional UK-based pool betting platform
  2. Compliant with GDPR and cookie regulations via Cookiebot
  3. Uses modern web technologies and analytics tools
  4. No signs of WAF or content blocking
  5. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on main page
  6. Strong use of third-party services for chat, analytics, and marketing
  7. Clear licensing and regulatory information displayed
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Angular, a modern and widely adopted front-end framework, ensuring a responsive and dynamic user experience. It utilizes Font Awesome for icons and integrates with Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing tracking. Hosting is managed via Amazon AWS services including S3 and Cloudfront, providing scalability and reliability. The site employs Cookiebot for cookie consent management, enhancing privacy compliance. Performance appears moderate with prefetching of scripts and optimized font loading. Mobile optimization is good, with responsive design elements and accessible navigation. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced with explicit ARIA roles and labels. SEO is supported by appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. Overall, the technical infrastructure is robust and aligns with current best practices, though continuous monitoring and optimization are recommended.
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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