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Security report for forum-gluecksspielsucht.de

Fachverband Glücksspielsucht e.V. · Non-profit · Germany

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

44/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Forum Glücksspielsucht is a German-language non-profit online community operated by the Fachverband Glücksspielsucht e.V., providing a platform for individuals affected by gambling addiction and their families. Established since 2005, it offers discussion boards, self-help group links, legal advice, and general support related to gambling addiction. The site is well-positioned in its niche with active user engagement and partnerships with recognized organizations such as AOK Bundesverband. Technically, the website runs on the Simple Machines Forum platform with Bootstrap and jQuery, hosted via DomainControl.com nameservers. The site is HTTPS secured and mobile responsive, though it uses an older jQuery version and lacks some modern security headers. The design and navigation are user-friendly and professional, supporting a positive user experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses client-side password hashing, but it lacks visible security headers and cookie consent mechanisms, which are important for GDPR compliance. No explicit privacy or security policies are prominently available, and no incident response contacts or vulnerability disclosure policies are found. These gaps represent areas for improvement to enhance trust and compliance. Overall, the website is a credible and valuable resource for its target audience but would benefit from enhanced privacy compliance, updated security practices, and clearer contact information to strengthen its security posture and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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. 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

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  3. 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 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
62
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
28
Average
44

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 · found on this site
  • 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

The Forum Glücksspielsucht operates as a specialized non-profit entity focused on gambling addiction support in Germany. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing presence since 2005, active community engagement, and partnerships with health and addiction organizations. The business model centers on providing free support and information rather than commercial revenue streams. The target customers are individuals affected by gambling addiction and their relatives seeking help and community. Growth indicators include active forum participation and recent posts. The partnership ecosystem includes health insurers and national gambling addiction initiatives, reinforcing its credibility and reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and client-side password hashing implemented. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS reduces its defense-in-depth. The use of an outdated jQuery version introduces potential vulnerabilities. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing cookie consent and limited GDPR indicators. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are visible, which could delay response to security incidents. Overall, while no critical vulnerabilities are evident, the site should prioritize updating libraries, implementing security headers, and enhancing privacy controls to mitigate risks.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS.
  2. Upgrade jQuery and other JavaScript libraries to the latest secure versions.
  3. Add a visible cookie consent banner and cookie policy to comply with GDPR requirements.
  4. Publish a clear privacy policy with GDPR compliance statements and data protection officer contact if applicable.
  5. Establish and publicize an incident response contact and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve security transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fachverband Glücksspielsucht e.V.
Description
Das Forum Glücksspielsucht ist eine Initiative des Fachverband Glücksspielsucht e.V. und bietet seit 2005 eine Austauschmöglichkeit über alle Aspekte des Glücksspiels und seiner Folgen für Angehörige und Betroffene.
Key services
Online forum for discussion and support, Information sharing on gambling addiction, Self-help group links, Legal and chargeback advice
Content quality
good
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
jQuery 2.1.1, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, Simple Machines Forum 2.0.15
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Simple Machines Forum (SMF)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Password hashing on login form (SHA1 client-side hashing)

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a specialized forum for gambling addiction support in German language.
  2. Content is rich with active forum boards and recent posts.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banners detected.
  4. No visible contact emails or phone numbers on main page.
  5. Uses SMF forum software with Bootstrap and jQuery.
  6. HTTPS is enforced with no visible mixed content.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found.
  8. No social media links detected in the HTML content.
  9. Partner acknowledgments include AOK Bundesverband and other gambling addiction support sites.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a mature and stable forum platform (SMF 2.0.15) combined with Bootstrap for responsive design and Font Awesome for icons. The tech stack is somewhat dated, notably the jQuery 2.1.1 version, which may pose security risks. Hosting is managed via DomainControl.com nameservers, a common DNS provider. Performance is moderate with no evident blocking or errors. SEO is basic with meta description and canonical tags present but no advanced structured data or Open Graph tags. Accessibility features are minimal but the site is mobile optimized. Technical debt is moderate, with opportunities for modernization and security hardening.
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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