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Security report for fonts.com

MyFonts Inc. · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Fonts.com is a well-established online font marketplace that, as of March 28, 2024, has transitioned its font sales and customer services to MyFonts.com and Monotype Fonts, both reputable platforms under the Monotype parent company. The website serves as an informational and redirect portal, maintaining customer history and offering flexible licensing options through its partner sites. The business targets designers, agencies, and organizations requiring high-quality fonts for digital and print use, operating primarily on an e-commerce and subscription model within the technology sector. Technically, the website employs modern web standards including HTTPS, Content Security Policy headers, and integrates third-party services such as Google Tag Manager and Intercom for analytics and customer engagement. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices, though accessibility features are basic. The absence of a CMS or hosting provider details limits deeper infrastructure insights. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates good practices with HTTPS enforcement and CSP headers, but lacks additional security headers and published security or incident response policies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is strong with a clear privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism, aligning with GDPR requirements. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences. The main concern is the absence of WHOIS data for the domain, which is unusual but may be explained by domain transfer or privacy protection. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing security policies, and improving accessibility to further strengthen the site's security posture and compliance.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
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

4 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.

    • 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

  2. 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
57
Security headers
80
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
73

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

Fonts.com operates as a significant player in the font licensing and sales market, now integrated with MyFonts and Monotype Fonts platforms. This consolidation suggests a strategic move to unify font offerings under Monotype's umbrella, enhancing market reach and customer experience. The business model combines direct sales and subscription services, catering to a broad audience from boutique agencies to global organizations. The partnership ecosystem includes MyFonts and Monotype, indicating strong industry ties. The website content and external links reflect a mature, large-scale operation with a focus on digital font distribution and licensing. Growth indicators include the migration announcement and continued customer support through partner sites.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to strong security posture with HTTPS and Content Security Policy headers implemented. However, the lack of additional security headers such as X-Frame-Options and Referrer-Policy, and absence of published security or incident response policies, indicate room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found, and privacy compliance is well addressed with GDPR-aligned policies and cookie consent. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly visible, which could be enhanced to improve trust and preparedness. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for the site's informational and redirect role but should be bolstered for comprehensive risk management.

Recommendations

  1. Implement additional security headers including X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  4. Expand contact information to include phone numbers and physical addresses to increase business credibility.
  5. Regularly monitor WHOIS data and domain registration status to ensure domain legitimacy and prevent potential security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MyFonts Inc.
Description
Fonts.com offers a selection of high-quality desktop and web fonts. As of March 28, 2024, fonts previously sold on Fonts.com are now available for purchase at MyFonts.com and through Monotype’s subscription service, Monotype Fonts. The platforms provide flexible licensing options and convenient access to fonts for websites, apps, digital ads, and more.
Key services
Font sales, Font subscriptions, Font licensing, Customer support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Intercom, CookieLaw.org Consent Script
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy header present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Intercom
Marketing tools
Intercom
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website content indicates Fonts.com has been absorbed into MyFonts and Monotype Fonts platforms as of March 28, 2024.
  2. No WHOIS data found for the domain, which is unusual and warrants monitoring.
  3. Website uses HTTPS and has a Content Security Policy header.
  4. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented via a third-party script.
  5. Contact information is limited to an email and a sales contact link; no phone numbers or physical addresses found.
  6. No visible forms on the main page; contact is via external links.
  7. No social media links detected in the HTML content.
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies published on the site.
  9. Website is professional and targeted at font buyers and designers.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack with HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, integrating third-party services such as Google Tag Manager for analytics and Intercom for customer engagement. The presence of a Content Security Policy header and HTTPS indicates good security hygiene. Performance is moderate with mobile optimization rated good, though accessibility is basic. No CMS or hosting provider information was detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. The site structure is clear with proper meta tags and SEO optimization. Technical risks are minimal but could be reduced further by adopting additional security headers and improving accessibility compliance.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 73/100Medium30 findingsView report
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