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Security report for freelancer.com

Freelancer · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Freelancer.com is a leading global online marketplace that connects employers with freelancers for a wide range of projects and freelance jobs. The platform facilitates job posting, bidding, project management, and payment processing, serving a broad audience of businesses and independent professionals worldwide. Its market position is strong as one of the largest freelance platforms, offering a comprehensive service suite to its users. Technically, the website is built using modern web technologies including Angular and Material Design, optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness. The presence of a web manifest and service worker indicates progressive web app capabilities, enhancing user experience across devices. SEO and accessibility features are well implemented, contributing to the platform's usability and reach. From a security perspective, Freelancer.com enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and includes key security headers, reflecting good security hygiene. However, explicit security policies, incident response information, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not publicly evident, representing areas for improvement. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Overall, Freelancer.com presents a professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained platform with a solid privacy and cookie compliance posture. The lack of WHOIS data for the www subdomain is noted but likely due to querying the subdomain rather than the root domain. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security policies, establishing a vulnerability disclosure program, and enhancing security contact transparency to further strengthen trust and compliance.

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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. 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 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

    • 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

  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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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
82
Security headers
40
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
71

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

Freelancer.com operates in the technology and e-commerce sectors as an essential entity providing a marketplace for freelance work. Its business model revolves around connecting freelancers and employers globally, generating revenue primarily through commissions and service fees. The platform targets businesses of all sizes and freelancers seeking remote work opportunities. Its competitive advantage lies in its scale, comprehensive service offerings, and global reach. The company maintains a consistent brand presence and leverages social media channels for engagement. Growth indicators include a large user base and continuous platform enhancements. Partnerships and subsidiary information are not explicitly detailed in the analyzed content.

Security posture

The security maturity of Freelancer.com is moderate to high, with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. The platform avoids exposing sensitive data and appears to use secure coding practices. However, the absence of publicly available security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure programs indicates gaps in transparency and formal security governance. Compliance with GDPR is supported by a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanisms. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly visible, suggesting room for improvement in these areas to enhance overall security posture and stakeholder confidence.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security controls and governance.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact channels, including security and abuse emails.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency around data protection officer contact and compliance measures.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Freelancer
Description
Freelancer is an online marketplace connecting employers and freelancers globally to hire for projects and freelance jobs.
Key services
Freelance job posting, Freelancer bidding, Project management, Payment processing
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Angular, Material Design, Roboto font, Web Manifest, Service Worker (PWA)
Frameworks
Angular
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

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
  2. No WAF or security challenge blocking detected
  3. Professional design and user experience
  4. Strong privacy and cookie policies present
  5. No explicit or adult content found
  6. WHOIS data unavailable for www subdomain, recommend checking root domain
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response info found
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found
Technical notes

Notes

Freelancer.com utilizes a modern technology stack centered on Angular and Material Design, delivering a fast and responsive user experience. The site is optimized for mobile devices and incorporates progressive web app features. Performance is rated as fast with good SEO and accessibility practices. No CMS was detected, suggesting a custom-built platform. Hosting provider details are not explicitly available. Technical risks are minimal, but continuous monitoring of third-party dependencies and security updates is recommended to maintain operational integrity and user trust.
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. 72/100Medium29 findingsView report
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