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Security report for dots.so

Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Dots.so is a technology-focused platform specializing in blockchain name services, specifically offering upgrades to BNSx and management of blockchain names. The website targets users interested in decentralized naming systems and provides services such as name registration and management. The platform leverages modern web technologies including React and Next.js, hosted on Vercel, indicating a contemporary and scalable technical infrastructure. The site demonstrates good design quality and mobile optimization, providing a positive user experience. However, the absence of WHOIS registration data and lack of privacy and cookie policies present concerns regarding transparency and compliance. Security posture is moderate with no detected security headers and limited information on incident response or vulnerability disclosures. Overall, the site is functional and professional but would benefit from enhanced security and compliance measures to improve trustworthiness and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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. 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 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

    • 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

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  • 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
62
Security headers
35
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
62

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

The business operates in the blockchain technology sector, focusing on decentralized naming services. Its business model appears to be service-oriented, providing users with tools to register and upgrade blockchain names. The presence of social media links to Discord and Twitter suggests active community engagement. The lack of detailed company information and WHOIS data limits assessment of market position and growth indicators. The platform likely targets crypto enthusiasts and developers seeking decentralized identity solutions. There is no evidence of advertising or affiliate programs, indicating a focus on organic growth and community trust. Strategic partnerships or parent company affiliations are not evident from the data.

Security posture

The security maturity level is moderate. The website uses HTTPS (implied by the URL), but no explicit security headers were detected in the provided data. There is no visible privacy policy, cookie consent mechanism, or terms of service, which are critical for GDPR and other compliance frameworks. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is available, and no security.txt file was found. The absence of WHOIS data raises concerns about domain registration transparency. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified, but the lack of security best practices and compliance documentation suggests room for improvement. The site does not appear to have advanced security measures or certifications.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to ensure GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Add security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options to enhance security posture.
  3. Publish clear contact information and incident response procedures, including abuse and security contact emails.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program and provide a security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Improve accessibility features and conduct regular security audits to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
Upgrade to your name to BNSx
Key services
BNSx upgrade, Manage blockchain names, Register BNS names
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Stitches CSS-in-JS, Vercel Analytics
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Vercel
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
50/100

Analytics and tracking

Services
Vercel Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Vercel Analytics
Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a blockchain name service platform focusing on BNSx upgrades and management.
  2. No WHOIS data available, which is unusual and reduces trust.
  3. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers provided.
  5. Site uses modern web technologies and is hosted on Vercel.
  6. No explicit security headers detected in provided data.
  7. No forms detected that collect user data directly on the homepage.
  8. Social media presence includes Twitter and Discord links.
  9. No evidence of advertising or affiliate marketing.
  10. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern JavaScript frameworks, primarily Next.js and React, with styling managed by Stitches CSS-in-JS. It is hosted on Vercel, which provides fast performance and scalability. The site is mobile-optimized and has a clean, consistent design. SEO optimization is basic with essential meta tags and Open Graph tags present. No CMS or legacy technologies were detected. The site uses Vercel Analytics for minimal user tracking. There is no evidence of technical debt or outdated libraries in the provided data. However, the lack of security headers and compliance documentation indicates technical gaps in security and privacy implementation.
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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