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Security report for dunkelziffer.de

Dunkelziffer e.V. · Non-profit · Germany

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Dunkelziffer e.V. is a well-established non-profit organization based in Hamburg, Germany, dedicated to supporting children and adolescents who have experienced sexual abuse. The organization offers a wide range of services including telephone and online counseling, therapy, prevention programs in schools and kindergartens, and professional training seminars. Supported by public figures and a charity webshop, Dunkelziffer maintains a strong market position within its sector. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins and frameworks, demonstrating good digital maturity with responsive design, accessibility features, and SEO optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers and explicit security policies could be improved. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR regulations, making it a reliable resource for its target audience. No adult or explicit content is present, ensuring content safety for general audiences.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
  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 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';…
  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  4. 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
25
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
85
Average
52
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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No leaked records found

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The organization operates in the non-profit sector focusing on child protection and sexual abuse prevention. Its business model revolves around providing direct support services, educational programs, and fundraising through donations and a webshop. The target audience includes affected children, their families, and professionals working with youth. The website's integration with social media and newsletter tools indicates active engagement strategies. The presence of celebrity endorsements and public campaigns enhances credibility and outreach. The domain and website content align well, supporting legitimacy. The organization appears medium-sized with a long operational history since 1993, indicating stability and experience in its field.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, uses cookie consent banners compliant with GDPR, and avoids exposing sensitive data in its HTML content. However, no explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, and there is no visible security or incident response policy published. No known vulnerabilities or malicious scripts were found. The use of reputable WordPress plugins and regular updates is implied but should be continuously monitored. The absence of a security.txt file or dedicated vulnerability disclosure channel is a minor gap. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from enhanced header policies and published security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response information on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve trust with security researchers.
  4. Regularly audit and update all WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging mechanisms to detect and respond to potential security incidents promptly.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Dunkelziffer e.V.
Description
Dunkelziffer e.V. ist ein Verein aus Hamburg und bietet ein großes Hilfsangebot für sexuell missbrauchte Kinder und Jugendliche
Key services
Telephone counseling, Online counseling, Therapy for children and youth, Prevention programs in schools and kindergartens, Training and seminars for professionals and volunteers, Charity webshop, Donation campaigns
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.7.4, Yoast SEO plugin, Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, Slider Revolution, jQuery, Fusion theme and framework, Mailchimp for newsletter
Frameworks
WordPress, Fusion Framework
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and privacy plugins

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Mailchimp, Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional non-profit organization focused on child sexual abuse support and prevention
  2. Content is comprehensive, well-structured, and accessible
  3. Good use of privacy and cookie compliance mechanisms
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  5. Social media and newsletter integration enhance engagement
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information
  7. WHOIS data is minimal but domain appears stable and consistent with business claims
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Avada theme and Fusion framework, supported by plugins such as Yoast SEO for search optimization and Complianz for GDPR cookie compliance. It integrates third-party services like Mailchimp for newsletter management and uses Slider Revolution for dynamic content presentation. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with responsive typography and ARIA labels. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. The technical stack is mature and well-maintained, supporting the organization's digital presence effectively. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and streamline scripts for better performance.
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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