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Security report for dragon.style

dragon.style · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Email security, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Dragon.style is a small, niche Mastodon instance focused on providing a decentralized social media platform for a queer-friendly community. It is administered by an individual known as Gracious Anthracite, emphasizing a moderated, safe, and ad-free environment. The website serves as an about page detailing community rules, contact information, and donation options, reflecting a non-commercial, community-supported business model. Technically, the site runs Mastodon version 4.0.15, hosted on DigitalOcean, with a standard modern web stack including JavaScript and CSS. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and relevant content. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS enabled and domain transfer protection, but lacks DNSSEC and explicit security headers. Privacy compliance is basic with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism or GDPR-specific features. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professional for its scope but could improve security and privacy practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. 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

  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 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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  • Exposed services
  • 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
62
Security headers
85
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
53
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

Dragon.style operates as a small-scale, community-focused Mastodon server targeting queer and friendly social network users. Its competitive advantage lies in its niche community moderation and ad-free experience supported by donations. The business model is non-commercial, relying on Patreon and donations rather than advertising or data monetization. The site links to relevant partner and advocacy organizations, indicating alignment with social justice values. Growth indicators are limited but consistent with a stable small community. The ecosystem is primarily decentralized Mastodon federation, with no large partnerships or subsidiaries. Operationally, the site is managed by a single individual, reflecting a personal project rather than a corporate entity.

Security posture

The security maturity of dragon.style is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and the domain is protected against unauthorized transfers. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options reduces the defense-in-depth posture. No incident response or security policy documentation is published, which limits transparency and preparedness. The site does not collect extensive user data beyond Mastodon’s standard functionality and does not employ tracking or advertising, reducing privacy risks. The lack of cookie consent and GDPR compliance features is a compliance gap. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small community server but could benefit from enhanced technical controls and documented policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, HSTS) to enhance browser security.
  3. Add a cookie policy and consent mechanism to improve privacy compliance.
  4. Publish a formal security policy and incident response plan to increase transparency and readiness.
  5. Consider GDPR compliance improvements including data subject rights and data retention disclosures.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
dragon.style
Description
Decentralized social media powered by Mastodon, run by a grumpy queer dragon lady for a quiet community.
Key services
Mastodon social networking server, Community moderation, Federated decentralized social media
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Mastodon 4.0.15, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5
Frameworks
Mastodon
Platforms
DigitalOcean hosting
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
excellent

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Mastodon instance about page with clear community rules and admin info.
  2. No commercial advertising or tracking detected.
  3. Content is focused on a niche queer-friendly social network.
  4. Technical setup is standard Mastodon with DigitalOcean hosting.
  5. No advanced security policies or certifications published.
  6. Privacy policy exists but is basic and not fully GDPR compliant.
  7. No cookie consent mechanism present.
  8. No phone numbers or physical addresses found.
  9. Contact via email is provided.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Mastodon 4.0.15, a modern open-source decentralized social media platform. It uses standard web technologies including JavaScript and CSS with integrity hashes for resources, indicating attention to resource integrity. Hosting is provided by DigitalOcean, a reputable cloud provider. Performance is moderate with no explicit performance optimization indicators but no major issues detected. Mobile optimization is good, and accessibility is basic but functional. SEO is basic with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. There is no CMS detected beyond Mastodon’s built-in platform. Technical risks include lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers, which could be addressed to reduce attack surface. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid for a small community server but has room for modernization and security hardening.
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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