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Security report for fanaticzine.com

FanaticZine · Technology · Sri Lanka

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 3 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

FanaticZine is a Sri Lanka-based digital agency specializing in web design, web development, mobile app development, and social media marketing. Established in 2008, the company emphasizes commitment and long-term client relationships, offering a range of services including software architecture, UI design, and full stack development. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image targeting businesses seeking digital transformation solutions. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and libraries, providing a moderate performance and good mobile optimization. Security measures include HTTPS and Google reCAPTCHA, but lack advanced DNS security and security headers. Privacy compliance is minimal with no visible privacy or cookie policies. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional but could improve in security and privacy transparency.

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

10 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 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';…

  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

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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
15
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
48

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

FanaticZine operates as a small-sized technology service provider focused on digital agency services. Their competitive advantage lies in their multi-skilled team and long-standing client relationships. The business model is service-based, targeting organizations needing web and app development and social media marketing. The company demonstrates growth through testimonials and portfolio diversity. No parent or subsidiary relationships are evident. The company maintains a social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn, supporting their marketing efforts. The website content and structure support clear communication of services and client engagement.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and Google reCAPTCHA for form security, indicating basic security awareness. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents gaps that could expose the site to certain attacks. No incident response or security policies are published, limiting transparency and preparedness perception. The lack of privacy and cookie policies also indicates compliance gaps, especially relevant under GDPR. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were detected in the content. Overall, the security posture is basic and would benefit from enhancements in DNS security, HTTP headers, and policy transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  4. Develop and display a security policy and incident response plan to demonstrate security maturity.
  5. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to minimize vulnerability exposure.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
FanaticZine
Description
FanaticZine is a design, development and consulting agency, specialized in web design and web development, mobile app development, and social media marketing. They focus on creating solid digital products and services that add value to clients, with over 15 years of industry experience.
Key services
Software Architecture, Web Design & UI, Social Media Marketing, Mobile App Development, Full Stack Development
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 5.9.12, PHP (implied by WordPress), jQuery 3.6.0, Google reCAPTCHA v3, Slider Revolution 5.4.8.3, WPBakery Page Builder 6.0.2, Redux Framework, Font Awesome, Google Fonts (Montserrat, Open Sans)
Frameworks
WordPress, Redux Framework
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Google reCAPTCHA v3 implemented on forms

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
Marketing tools
Google reCAPTCHA
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional digital agency focused on web and app development and social media marketing.
  2. Content is well structured with clear navigation and multiple service descriptions.
  3. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  4. Contact information is present including phone number and email in the topbar.
  5. Social media presence includes Facebook and LinkedIn links.
  6. Uses WordPress CMS with common plugins like Slider Revolution and WPBakery.
  7. Security posture is basic with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA but lacks DNSSEC and security headers.
  8. No visible security or incident response policies or vulnerability disclosure.
  9. No advertising or analytics services beyond Google reCAPTCHA detected.
  10. No adult or questionable content detected; suitable for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 5.9.12, utilizing popular plugins such as Slider Revolution and WPBakery Page Builder, with jQuery 3.6.0 and Google Fonts for UI. The tech stack is modern but standard for digital agencies. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness. Accessibility features are basic, and SEO optimization is minimal but present. Hosting details are limited to registrar information, with no explicit hosting provider identified. The site uses Google reCAPTCHA v3 for bot protection. There is no evidence of advanced analytics or tracking beyond reCAPTCHA. The site structure and code appear valid with no broken elements detected.
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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