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Security report for friendfinder-x.com

Various, Inc. · Media · United States

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

FriendFinder-x is a well-established adult casual dating platform operated by Various, Inc., targeting a global audience seeking casual encounters and secret affairs. The website offers a range of services including member photos, videos, live chat, and intimate dating advice, positioning itself as one of the largest casual personals sites worldwide. The business model relies on membership and subscription services within the adult dating industry. Technically, the site uses a mix of legacy and modern web technologies including jQuery and React, with tracking and analytics integrated via Google Tag Manager and Bing Ads. Mobile responsiveness and SEO are adequately addressed, though some technical debt is evident in the use of outdated libraries. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS enforced and some security headers present, but lacks advanced protections such as DNSSEC and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is basic with cookie consent implemented and privacy policies available, though GDPR-specific details are minimal. Overall, the domain registration is consistent and legitimate, supporting the business claims. Strategic improvements in security and privacy transparency would enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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

2 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. 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
40
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
78

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

The company operates within the media sector focusing on adult casual dating, leveraging a large user base and affiliate partnerships to maintain market presence. Its competitive advantage lies in scale and brand recognition within the niche. Revenue streams likely include subscriptions, advertising, and affiliate marketing. The target customers are adults worldwide seeking casual and discreet dating experiences. The company maintains multiple international offices, indicating a broad operational footprint. Partnerships with related domains such as adultfriendfinder.com and ffn.com strengthen its ecosystem. Growth indicators include sustained domain registration since 2013 and continuous content updates. Strategic observations suggest a focus on user engagement through multimedia content and live interactions.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and some domain status protections in place. However, the absence of DNSSEC and use of outdated JavaScript libraries introduce potential vulnerabilities. No explicit security policy or dedicated incident response contacts were found, which may hinder effective security incident management. Data protection practices include cookie consent and fingerprinting for login security, but GDPR compliance details are limited. The site uses multiple third-party tracking scripts, increasing the attack surface. Overall, the security culture appears functional but could benefit from enhanced transparency and technical upgrades.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to improve DNS integrity and prevent spoofing attacks.
  2. Upgrade all JavaScript libraries, especially jQuery, to current secure versions.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and provide dedicated incident response contact emails.
  4. Implement additional security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options.
  5. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to minimize vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Various, Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Various, Inc.
Description
FriendFinder-x is a casual personals dating site focused on adult casual encounters, secret affairs, and intimate dating advice with millions of members worldwide.
Key services
Casual encounters, Secret affairs, Member photos & videos, Intimate dating advice, Live chat and webcam
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.8.2, React (loaded dynamically), Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads tracking, Polyfill.io for Promise and fetch, Custom JavaScript for analytics and consent
Frameworks
React (partial usage)
Platforms
Web desktop and mobile responsive
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Form submission protections with fingerprinting and optional reCAPTCHA
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Bing tracking pixel
Marketing tools
Bing Ads
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a mature adult casual dating platform with global reach
  2. Content is rich with member profiles and marketing copy
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented but basic
  4. Security practices are moderate with room for improvement
  5. No explicit security or incident response emails found
  6. Use of older JavaScript libraries may pose security risks
  7. Multiple external tracking and advertising scripts present
  8. WHOIS data shows stable and consistent domain registration
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure combines legacy technologies like jQuery 1.8.2 with modern React components loaded dynamically. It integrates multiple analytics and advertising scripts, including Google Tag Manager and Bing Ads, which may impact performance and privacy. Hosting details are limited but domain registration is via GoDaddy. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO practices but accessibility features are basic. Performance is moderate, with opportunities to optimize script loading and reduce technical debt. The lack of CMS identification suggests a custom or proprietary platform. Technical risks include outdated libraries and missing DNSSEC, which could affect reliability and security.
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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