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Security report for cyberplace.social

Cyberplace · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Cyberplace.social is an independent Mastodon social media server focused on cybersecurity, fandom, video games, and technology communities. It operates within the fediverse, providing a decentralized platform for users interested in these topics. The site is administered by a known individual, Kevin Beaumont (@GossiTheDog), and maintains an active user base of approximately 937 monthly active users. The platform leverages Mastodon version 4.4.7 and modern web technologies such as React and ES modules, ensuring a contemporary user experience with mobile optimization and good navigation clarity. From a technical perspective, the site demonstrates moderate performance and basic SEO and accessibility features. It uses HTTPS, but no explicit security headers were detected in the provided data, suggesting room for improvement in security hardening. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but lacking cookie consent mechanisms and terms of service pages. No contact emails or phone numbers are publicly listed, which is common for federated social platforms prioritizing user privacy. The security posture is adequate but could be enhanced by implementing recommended security headers, publishing security policies, and improving privacy compliance. The WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is typical for social media platforms, and does not raise immediate legitimacy concerns given the known administrator and active community. Overall, Cyberplace.social presents as a legitimate, niche social media platform with a focus on cybersecurity and related interests, but with opportunities to strengthen its security and privacy posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

3 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.

    • 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

  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.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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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
80
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
58
Average
68

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

Cyberplace.social positions itself as a specialized Mastodon instance catering to cybersecurity enthusiasts, fandom communities, gamers, and technology users. Its business model is based on providing a federated social networking service without ads or algorithms, appealing to users seeking privacy and community engagement. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its niche focus and administration by a reputable figure in the cybersecurity community. Revenue streams are not explicit but likely rely on donations or community support typical of Mastodon servers. The target audience includes privacy-conscious users and those interested in technology and fandom culture. The platform's growth is indicated by its active user count and integration within the broader fediverse ecosystem. Partnerships or related domains are not explicitly identified, suggesting an independent operation.

Security posture

The security maturity of Cyberplace.social is moderate. The platform enforces HTTPS, which is mandatory for secure communications. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options indicates potential gaps in defense-in-depth strategies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but lacking cookie consent and terms of service, which may expose the platform to regulatory scrutiny under GDPR or similar frameworks. Incident response and security policy documentation are not publicly available, limiting transparency. The use of a privacy-protected WHOIS record is justified but reduces registrant transparency. Overall, the platform should prioritize implementing security headers, formalizing security policies, and enhancing privacy compliance to improve its security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Introduce a cookie consent mechanism and update privacy policy to reflect GDPR compliance and user data handling practices.
  3. Publish terms of service and security policy pages to improve transparency and user trust.
  4. Provide clear contact information for incident response and abuse reporting to strengthen security governance.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and SEO optimization to improve user experience and discoverability.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Cyberplace
Description
Cybersecurity, fandom, video games, technology, dog photos and most importantly, you.
Key services
Social networking, Microblogging, Federated Mastodon server hosting
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Mastodon 4.4.7, React, JavaScript ES Modules, CSS, HTML5
Frameworks
Mastodon, React
Platforms
Fediverse, Mastodon
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by URL)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Mastodon social media instance focused on cybersecurity and fandom.
  2. Content is publicly accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on the main page.
  4. Privacy policy is present but cookie consent is not implemented.
  5. No terms of service or security policy pages detected.
  6. No visible advertising or tracking scripts detected.
  7. Site uses modern web technologies and is mobile optimized.
  8. WHOIS data is privacy protected or unavailable, typical for this type of service.
Technical notes

Notes

Cyberplace.social is built on the Mastodon open-source platform version 4.4.7, utilizing React and modern JavaScript modules for frontend rendering. The site employs standard web technologies including HTML5 and CSS with responsive design for mobile devices. Performance is moderate with no significant errors or broken elements detected. The absence of a traditional CMS indicates a custom deployment of Mastodon. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The site uses multiple favicon sizes and Apple touch icons, indicating attention to cross-device compatibility. SEO is basic with meta tags and Open Graph data present but could be improved with structured data and enhanced metadata. No analytics or tracking scripts were detected, suggesting minimal user tracking. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from enhanced security and privacy 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 72/100Medium21 findingsView report
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