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Security report for filmbooster.fr

Media · France

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

FilmBooster.fr is a French-language online media platform dedicated to cinema and television series enthusiasts. It offers a rich database of films and series, user profiles, personalized notifications, and community features to connect like-minded users. The platform targets general audiences interested in film and TV content, providing trailers, news, and curated lists. The website is part of a broader network of localized FilmBooster sites serving various countries. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including jQuery, Video.js, Google Tag Manager, and consent management via Didomi, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers and explicit privacy policies are missing. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain trust assessment, but the professional presentation and consistent branding support legitimacy. Overall, the site is well-positioned in the media niche with moderate risk and opportunities for enhanced compliance and security transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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 Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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';…

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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
40
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
64

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

FilmBooster.fr operates in the media sector, focusing on film and TV series information and community engagement. Its business model revolves around content aggregation, user engagement, and advertising revenue, supported by partnerships with multiple localized domains. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive film database, personalized user features, and multi-country presence. Growth potential is indicated by active content updates and integration of modern analytics and advertising tools. However, the lack of visible company registration and contact details may impact trust with some users. The ecosystem includes advertising partners and tracking services, which are standard for media platforms but require transparent privacy practices.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent implemented via Didomi. However, it lacks explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which are recommended to mitigate common web attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact reduces readiness for handling security incidents. GDPR compliance is partially addressed through consent banners but lacks a comprehensive privacy policy. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a media platform but could be improved with enhanced header configurations and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies accessible from the website footer.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a security policy and provide clear contact information for incident reporting.
  4. Consider creating a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
Le refuge le plus chaleureux pour les passionné·e·s de cinéma et de séries télévisées. Âmes-sœurs, filmothèques personnelles, notifications de la liste d’envies… Créez votre profil et devenez un·e…
Key services
Film and series information database, User profiles and personalized lists, Notifications for film/series availability, Community features such as finding like-minded users
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Video.js, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Didomi Consent SDK, Privacy Center SDK, Facebook Pixel
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
CSFD Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Didomi Consent SDK
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content about films and series
  2. No WHOIS data available, limiting domain trust analysis
  3. Cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms are partially implemented
  4. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found
  5. No direct contact information or security policy pages detected
  6. Use of multiple third-party analytics and advertising scripts
  7. Good technical implementation with modern libraries and responsive design
  8. No adult or explicit content detected
  9. Multiple localized versions of the site exist for different countries
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack with jQuery for DOM manipulation, Video.js for media playback, and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing tag management. Consent management is handled by Didomi, indicating attention to privacy compliance. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO meta tags and Open Graph data for social sharing. Performance appears moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized images. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not evident from the content. Technical risks are low but could be mitigated by improving security headers and privacy documentation.
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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