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Security report for daofile.com

Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Daofile.com operates as a free file upload and sharing platform with a freemium business model offering premium upgrades and an affiliate program. The service targets general internet users who need to upload and share files easily. The website is built using standard web technologies including jQuery, Bootstrap, and jQuery UI, hosted behind Cloudflare DNS services, and registered with Tucows Domains Inc. since 2013, indicating a stable domain history. Technically, the site uses somewhat outdated JavaScript libraries which may pose security risks, and lacks modern security enhancements such as DNSSEC and security headers. The site enforces HTTPS and restricts upload of executable file types, which are positive security practices. However, the absence of privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms indicates compliance gaps with GDPR and related regulations. Security posture is moderate with no WAF or blocking detected, but improvements are needed in security headers, library updates, and DNS security. The site uses Histats for analytics, which implies moderate user tracking without clear privacy disclosures. No adult or explicit content is present, making the site safe for general audiences. Overall, Daofile.com is a functional file sharing service with basic technical and security implementations but requires enhancements in privacy compliance, security best practices, and modernization of its technology stack to improve trust and reduce risk.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

7 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 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';…

  2. 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

    • 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

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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
65
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
63

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

Daofile.com positions itself in the competitive file hosting and sharing market with a freemium model that includes premium account upgrades and an affiliate program to monetize user activity. The target audience is broad, encompassing general internet users needing file upload and sharing capabilities. The business model relies on free usage with optional paid features and affiliate incentives. The domain's long registration history since 2013 supports operational stability. However, the lack of explicit company information, contact emails, or phone numbers limits transparency. The use of Cloudflare DNS and Tucows registrar indicates reliance on reputable infrastructure providers. The affiliate program suggests an ecosystem for growth and user acquisition. Overall, the business operates as a small technology service provider with moderate market presence and basic branding consistency.

Security posture

The security posture of Daofile.com is moderate but with notable gaps. HTTPS is enforced, and domain transfer/update protections are in place, which are positive indicators. However, the absence of DNSSEC reduces DNS security. The site uses outdated jQuery 1.9.1, which is known to have vulnerabilities, increasing risk. No explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, which could expose the site to clickjacking or content injection attacks. The upload forms restrict executable file types, mitigating some risk of malicious uploads. No privacy or cookie policies are present, indicating compliance shortcomings. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided. Overall, the site requires upgrades in library versions, security headers, and privacy compliance to strengthen its security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Upgrade jQuery and other JavaScript libraries to current secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  3. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with explicit consent mechanisms to comply with GDPR and other regulations.
  5. Establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to improve incident response and transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
Daofile.com is a free file upload and sharing service that allows users to upload files, share them, and optionally upgrade to premium accounts for enhanced features.
Key services
File upload, File sharing, Remote URL upload (registered users), Copy files, Premium account upgrades, Affiliate program
Content quality
basic
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.9.1, Bootstrap 3.3.7, jQuery UI 1.11.2, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by URLs)
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited and clientUpdateProhibited
  • No executable file extensions allowed for upload (exe, php, sh)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Histats
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Histats
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a file upload and sharing platform with freemium model.
  2. No privacy or cookie policy found, indicating compliance gaps.
  3. Terms of Service page is present and linked.
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via support portal.
  5. Use of outdated JavaScript libraries may pose security risks.
  6. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a security improvement opportunity.
  7. Basic analytics and tracking via Histats detected.
  8. No WAF or blocking detected; site content fully accessible.
  9. No adult or explicit content detected; safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a traditional web technology stack with jQuery 1.9.1, Bootstrap 3.3.7, and jQuery UI 1.11.2. Hosting is behind Cloudflare DNS, providing some protection and performance benefits. The site loads external resources from maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com and code.jquery.com. Performance is moderate with no explicit indicators of slow loading but no advanced optimization detected. Mobile optimization is basic, with Bootstrap providing some responsiveness. Accessibility features are minimal. SEO optimization is basic with meta description and keywords but no Open Graph or JSON-LD structured data found. The site uses JavaScript-based file upload forms with restrictions on executable file types. Analytics is implemented via Histats tracking pixels. Overall, the technical implementation is functional but dated, with opportunities for modernization and improved security.
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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