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Security report for flyfiles.net

flyfiles.net · Technology · N/a

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR compliance and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

Flyfiles.net is a file hosting service established in 2012, offering users the ability to upload and share files with optional premium subscription plans that provide unlimited features. The website targets general internet users seeking file storage and sharing solutions. The business model is freemium, with revenue generated from paid premium subscriptions. The site maintains basic trust indicators such as a long domain age, terms of service, privacy policy, and support contact options. Technically, the site uses standard web technologies including JavaScript, SVG, and Google Analytics, but lacks advanced frameworks or CMS detection. Performance and mobile optimization are basic but functional. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS enabled and domain transfer protection, but lacks DNSSEC, advanced security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms. Payment processing is handled through multiple external trusted partners including PayPal and Freekassa. Overall, the site is functional but could improve security and privacy compliance.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR posture
53/ 100 · Medium
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. 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 compliance

    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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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

Flyfiles.net operates in the technology sector as a small-scale file hosting provider with a niche market position. Its competitive advantage lies in offering unlimited premium plans with various payment options including cryptocurrencies. The business relies on external payment processors and reseller partnerships to facilitate premium sales. The target customer segment is broad, encompassing general internet users needing file hosting. Growth indicators include a long domain registration and multiple premium subscription tiers. The partnership ecosystem includes payment gateways and resellers, but no evident social media or marketing integrations. Strategic observations suggest the business could benefit from enhanced security and compliance measures to build greater trust and expand market reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and domain transfer lock in place. However, it lacks DNSSEC, security headers such as CSP or HSTS, and cookie consent mechanisms, which are important for modern web security and privacy compliance. No vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file is present, limiting transparency and incident response readiness. The presence of multiple payment methods introduces potential risk vectors that require robust security controls. Overall, the security posture is functional but requires improvements to meet higher standards and regulatory requirements such as GDPR and NIS2.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Implement security headers including Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner and mechanism to comply with privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to improve transparency and incident response.
  5. Enhance SSL/TLS configuration to follow best practices and improve encryption strength.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
flyfiles.net
Description
File hosting service allowing users to upload and share files with premium subscription options.
Key services
File upload and hosting, Premium subscriptions with unlimited features, Support and abuse reporting, Live chat support
Content quality
basic
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, SVG, Google Analytics, HTML5, CSS3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy compliance
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a file hosting service with premium subscription options.
  2. No advanced security headers or cookie consent mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data is consistent and domain is well aged.
  4. Payment processing uses multiple external trusted services.
  5. No social media links or phone numbers found.
  6. Site uses Google Analytics for tracking.
  7. Basic privacy and terms pages are present.
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  9. No signs of adult or explicit content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a traditional web stack with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SVG for graphics. It includes Google Analytics for tracking and multiple external payment integrations. The site does not appear to use a common CMS or modern JavaScript frameworks. Performance is moderate with some caching disabled (no-cache headers). Mobile optimization is basic with viewport meta tag but no advanced responsive design detected. Accessibility features are minimal. SEO is basic with meta description and keywords but no Open Graph or structured data found. The site could benefit from modernization and improved technical SEO and accessibility.
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.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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