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Security report for freecast.com

FreeCast®, Inc. · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

FreeCast®, Inc. operates a comprehensive streaming platform that aggregates over 700 free live TV channels and 500,000 on-demand shows and movies, integrating premium subscriptions into a single app accessible on multiple devices. Positioned as an innovative player in the streaming technology and media sector, FreeCast targets consumers seeking to consolidate their streaming services and local channels without cable subscriptions. The website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure leveraging modern web technologies such as React and Next.js, with embedded media players and interactive features enhancing user experience. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and privacy compliance mechanisms including cookie consent and GDPR-aligned policies. However, the absence of publicly available WHOIS registration data raises concerns about domain legitimacy, warranting further verification. Overall, FreeCast presents a professional and trustworthy online presence with room for improvement in transparency around security policies and incident response.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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. 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';…

  2. 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

  3. 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

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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
35
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
74

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

FreeCast holds a competitive position in the streaming aggregator market by offering a unique blend of free live TV, on-demand content, and subscription integration. Its business model likely includes advertising revenue through ad networks like Steelhouse and monetization partnerships such as MediaPay. The company actively engages users via social media platforms and maintains partner relationships with related streaming and media services. The target customer segment includes cord-cutters and streaming enthusiasts seeking convenience and variety. Growth indicators include a broad content catalog and multi-platform availability. Strategic observations suggest focusing on enhancing domain registration transparency and expanding security disclosures to strengthen trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security foundation with HTTPS, modern security headers, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. Use of reCAPTCHA and cookie consent mechanisms indicate attention to bot mitigation and privacy compliance. However, the lack of a dedicated security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. No known vulnerabilities or outdated libraries were detected in the provided content. Compliance with GDPR is supported by privacy and cookie policies. The missing WHOIS data is a notable risk factor, potentially impacting trust and domain ownership verification. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from enhanced policy disclosures and vulnerability reporting mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance.
  2. Establish and publicize an incident response contact or page for vulnerability reporting.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
FreeCast®, Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
FreeCast®, Inc.
Description
Watch 700+ Free Live TV Channels, 500k+ Free On-Demand Shows and Movies. Add your premium subscriptions to access all your content from one app on any device.
Key services
Free live TV channels, On-demand TV shows and movies, Subscription aggregation, Local channels streaming, MediaPay monetization
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JW Player, Freshchat, Toastify, Swiper.js
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reCAPTCHA
  • Cookie consent mechanism

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Mixpanel, StatCounter, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Steelhouse
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, Mixpanel, StatCounter
Marketing tools
Google Optimize, Freshchat
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and interactive features.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is unusual for an active commercial site.
  4. Strong privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms are present.
  5. Multiple social media and partner domains linked, indicating active business presence.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  7. Security headers and HTTPS are properly implemented.
  8. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  9. Contact information is clearly provided including phone, email, and physical address.
  10. FAQ section present but some answers appear empty or not loaded in the provided HTML snippet.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React/Next.js stack, utilizing advanced client-side and server-side rendering techniques for performance and SEO optimization. Integration of JW Player enables rich media playback, while Freshchat provides live support capabilities. The site employs multiple analytics and tracking tools including Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Hotjar, and StatCounter, reflecting a mature data collection strategy. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility. The absence of a detected CMS suggests a custom or headless architecture. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found. Technical risks are minimal but include dependency on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing security monitoring.
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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