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Security report for dropped.ie

Blacknight Solutions · Technology · Ireland

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Dropped.ie is a specialized online platform operated under Blacknight Solutions, providing users with searchable lists of deleted and expired Irish .ie domain names. The service targets individuals and businesses seeking to acquire valuable Irish domains that have recently become available. The website offers keyword-based search, alphabetical filtering, and domain length categorization to facilitate domain discovery. The platform is well integrated with Blacknight's branding and infrastructure, indicating a solid market position within the Irish domain registration ecosystem. Technically, the website employs modern frontend technologies including jQuery, Foundation CSS framework, and Modernizr, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience across devices. Hosting and domain management are handled by Blacknight Solutions, a reputable Irish hosting provider. The site demonstrates moderate performance and good mobile optimization, though accessibility features are basic. SEO practices are adequately implemented with proper meta tags and structured navigation. From a security perspective, the website uses HTTPS (assumed from context), includes a GDPR-compliant cookie consent banner, and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks explicit security headers and does not provide visible security policies or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or malicious indicators were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is strong with a clear privacy policy and cookie management. Business credibility is reinforced by consistent branding, clear contact phone numbers, and association with Blacknight Solutions. Overall, Dropped.ie presents a trustworthy and professionally maintained service with a clear niche focus. Strategic improvements in security policy transparency, accessibility, and incident response readiness would further enhance its security posture and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
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

6 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

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  2. 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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  • 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
70
Security headers
15
Email security
40
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
95
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

Dropped.ie operates as a niche domain drop-listing service within the Irish market, leveraging the established reputation and infrastructure of Blacknight Solutions. Its business model centers on providing value-added domain discovery tools for expired .ie domains, likely generating revenue through domain registrations or referrals. The platform targets domain investors, small businesses, and entrepreneurs interested in Irish domains. The partnership with Blacknight Solutions strengthens its market position and operational reliability. The absence of direct email contacts suggests a focus on streamlined user interaction via web forms and phone support. The website's content and navigation are tailored to facilitate domain search and discovery, supporting user engagement and retention. Growth potential lies in expanding search capabilities, integrating domain purchase options, and enhancing marketing outreach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with foundational GDPR compliance and HTTPS usage. The presence of a cookie consent banner and privacy policy indicates awareness of data protection regulations. However, the absence of explicit security headers (e.g., Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options) and lack of published security or incident response policies represent gaps in security transparency and readiness. No evidence of vulnerable libraries or exposed sensitive data was found, reducing immediate risk. The site would benefit from implementing security best practices such as security headers, documented incident response procedures, and visible security contact channels to improve resilience and user confidence.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Enhance website accessibility features to meet recognized standards (e.g., WCAG).
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Expand contact options to include verified company emails for support and security reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Blacknight Solutions
Description
Dropped.ie provides lists of deleted and expired .ie domain names, allowing users to search for previously registered Irish domains by keywords, length, or first letter.
Key services
Listing deleted/expired .ie domains, Search functionality by keyword, domain length, and alphabetical filters, Domain promotion and pricing information
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Foundation CSS framework, Modernizr
Frameworks
Foundation
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS assumed (no explicit data)
  • Cookie consent banner for GDPR compliance
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website provides a niche service focused on expired Irish .ie domains.
  2. Strong association with Blacknight Solutions, a known Irish hosting and domain provider.
  3. Good GDPR compliance with cookie consent and privacy policy.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  5. No terms of service page detected.
  6. No explicit email addresses found in HTML content.
  7. Phone numbers provided with clear labeling and context.
  8. Social media links point to Blacknight's official accounts.
  9. Technical stack uses modern frontend frameworks and libraries.
  10. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern frontend stack utilizing jQuery, Foundation CSS framework, and Modernizr for feature detection and responsive design. The site is hosted by Blacknight Solutions, a reputable Irish hosting provider, ensuring reliable infrastructure. Performance is moderate with no obvious loading issues, and mobile optimization is good. SEO is supported by appropriate meta tags and structured navigation elements. However, accessibility is basic and could be improved. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or lightweight platform. The technical implementation supports the business goals effectively but could benefit from enhanced security and accessibility modernization.
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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