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Security report for gam-anon.org

Gam-Anon International Service Office, Inc. · Non-profit · N/A

Partial score · DNS & email only

49/100

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

Gam-Anon International Service Office, Inc. operates a non-profit website dedicated to providing information and support for families and loved ones affected by compulsive gambling. The organization serves an international audience with resources including meeting directories, literature, and educational materials. The website is built on Joomla CMS and incorporates various web technologies such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and UIkit to deliver a responsive and accessible user experience. However, the site lacks critical security infrastructure, notably an invalid or missing SSL certificate, which undermines user trust and data protection. Security headers are partially implemented, but the absence of HTTPS and modern TLS protocols represents a significant vulnerability. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies are present, indicating compliance gaps. Contact information is limited to a phone number and postal address, with no email or social media presence detected. Overall, the site provides valuable content but requires urgent security and compliance improvements to protect users and enhance credibility.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL 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
    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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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
100
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
60
Average
83
After the cap
49

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Gam-Anon positions itself as a specialized non-profit entity focused on supporting families impacted by compulsive gambling. Its business model centers on community support, education, and resource provision rather than commercial activities. The organization targets affected individuals, families, mental health professionals, and the general public. The website's content quality and branding are consistent and relevant to its mission. The hosting is provided by SiteGround, and the technology stack is mature but could benefit from modernization. The absence of privacy and security policies, along with missing SSL, may hinder user trust and limit growth potential. There is no evidence of partnerships or subsidiaries. The organization appears to operate on a small scale with a focused mission.

Security posture

The current security posture of the website is weak due to the lack of a valid SSL certificate and absence of TLS protocol support, exposing users to potential data interception and man-in-the-middle attacks. While some security headers like X-Frame-Options and Referrer-Policy are set, critical protections such as HSTS and DNSSEC are missing. No formal security policy or incident response contacts are published, indicating limited preparedness for security incidents. The site does not implement cookie consent mechanisms or privacy policies, which may lead to non-compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations. Overall, the security maturity is low, posing risks to user data confidentiality and organizational reputation.

Recommendations

  1. Obtain and deploy a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS and protect user data.
  2. Enable modern TLS protocols (TLS 1.2 or TLS 1.3) and disable insecure protocols.
  3. Implement HSTS with includeSubDomains and preload to enforce secure connections.
  4. Publish comprehensive privacy, cookie, and terms of service policies to improve compliance and transparency.
  5. Establish and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance security posture and user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Gam-Anon International Service Office, Inc.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Joomla CMS with integration of jQuery, Bootstrap, FontAwesome, UIkit, and Hikashop components, indicating a mature but somewhat complex technology stack. Hosting is provided by SiteGround, a reputable provider. Performance metrics are not available, but the page size and resource count are zero in the provided data, suggesting incomplete measurement or caching issues. Mobile optimization and accessibility are good, supported by accessibility scripts and responsive design elements. SEO optimization is basic, with limited metadata and no Open Graph tags detected. The absence of analytics services suggests minimal user tracking. Technical debt is indicated by the lack of SSL and outdated security configurations, which should be prioritized for modernization to reduce operational risks.
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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