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Security report for exaroton.com

Aternos GmbH · Technology · Germany

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

exaroton.com is a specialized service offering high-end, on-demand Minecraft game servers with a unique pay-per-use pricing model. The platform targets Minecraft players and server administrators who desire flexible, customizable, and cost-efficient server hosting. The service is backed by Aternos GmbH, a German company, and integrates features such as DDOS protection, automatic backups, and API access to enhance user experience and operational control. The website demonstrates a professional design with clear navigation and comprehensive content tailored to its niche audience. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, with DNS and CDN services provided by Cloudflare. The platform supports both Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions, offering a wide range of server software and modpacks. Despite good SEO and accessibility practices, the website suffers from a critical security flaw: the absence of a valid SSL certificate and HTTPS support, which severely impacts its security posture. Security-wise, the site has implemented SPF and DMARC DNS records with a strict reject policy, uses Google MX servers for email, and has no subdomain takeover vulnerabilities. However, the lack of HTTPS, TLS protocols, HSTS, and OCSP stapling exposes users to potential risks. Privacy compliance is strong, with a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service hosted on the parent company domain. Analytics usage is moderate and privacy-conscious, utilizing Matomo. Overall, exaroton.com presents a strong business and technical foundation but must urgently address its SSL/TLS deficiencies to ensure user trust and data security. Strategic improvements in security configuration will elevate the platform's credibility and protect its user base effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 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

3 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 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 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
100
Security headers
50
Email security
87
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
78

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

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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Leaked records that mention exaroton.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
90,654
Employees
0
Customers
90,654
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
17%

3 subdomains affected

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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

exaroton operates in the technology sector, focusing on game server hosting for Minecraft. Its competitive advantage lies in its flexible pricing model, charging users only for active server time, which appeals to cost-conscious gamers. The business model leverages credit pools and integrates with popular platforms like Discord and Google Drive for backups, enhancing user engagement and retention. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem, notably with Medal for RAM boosts, and actively engages users via multiple social media channels. Growth indicators include a broad offering of server software and modpacks, catering to diverse player preferences. The parent company, Aternos GmbH, provides legal and operational backing, reinforcing market position. The platform's focus on ease of use, customization, and security positions it well within the niche of Minecraft server hosting.

Security posture

The current security maturity of exaroton.com is moderate but compromised by the absence of HTTPS and valid SSL certificates, which is a critical vulnerability. DNS security measures such as SPF and DMARC are properly configured, reducing email spoofing risks. The platform benefits from Cloudflare DNS hosting, providing resilience against DNS attacks and subdomain takeover. However, the lack of TLS protocol support, HSTS, and OCSP stapling weakens transport layer security. No explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies were found, indicating potential gaps in security governance. Privacy policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, reflecting a mature data protection stance. The platform should prioritize SSL/TLS deployment and enhance security headers to improve overall security posture and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and maintain a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire site.
  2. Enable HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with includeSubDomains and preload directives.
  3. Configure OCSP stapling to improve certificate validation performance and security.
  4. Publish a clear vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Establish dedicated incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern web stack with extensive use of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, and leverages Cloudflare for DNS and CDN services. The site includes rich multimedia content such as videos demonstrating features, enhancing user engagement. Performance is moderate with a page load time of approximately 8.8 seconds, which could be optimized. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices including meta descriptions and hreflang tags for internationalization. However, the lack of SSL/TLS and modern security protocols represents a significant technical risk. The absence of a CMS suggests a custom-built platform tailored for game server management. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business model well but requires security enhancements to mitigate risks.
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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