Skip to main content

Security report for glammr.us

glammr.us · Technology · New Zealand

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Email security, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

glammr.us operates as a niche Mastodon instance dedicated to individuals interested in galleries, libraries, archives, museums, memory work, and records (GLAMMR). It provides a decentralized, harassment-free social media platform emphasizing inclusivity and community support. The platform encourages diverse content beyond GLAMMR topics, fostering a welcoming environment for all users. The business model relies on community donations via Patreon and Ko-Fi to sustain server operations. Technically, the site is built on the Mastodon platform using modern web technologies including React and ES modules, delivering a moderately performant and mobile-optimized user experience. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections in place, though improvements such as enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers are recommended. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but lacking cookie consent mechanisms and GDPR-specific disclosures. Overall, the site demonstrates good business credibility and technical maturity for a small independent social media server.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 384-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

Need hands-on remediation? Email guard@offseq.com

Keep watching glammr.us

This scan found 22 issues across 6 checks. Monitoring re-runs those checks daily, emails you when something material changes and records each fix, so you can show progress.

Daily monitoring

Recommended

€25per month

  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

Email alerts on material changes and an exportable JSON history of every change.

Billed monthly to your card. Cancel anytime. See sample alerts.

Full report

€39.90one-time

  • The complete analysis as a PDF you can cite
  • Email delivery with an unlock code
  • Lifetime access to this report

Prices incl. 21% VAT. Secure checkout by Mollie; sold by SEQ SIA, Latvia.

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
52
Security headers
75
Email security
75
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
72

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 instance targets a specialized community within the broader fediverse, focusing on GLAMMR professionals and enthusiasts, which differentiates it from general Mastodon servers. Its competitive advantage lies in its clear code of conduct, active moderation, and community-driven funding model. Revenue streams are primarily voluntary donations, indicating a non-commercial, community-centric approach. The presence of multiple moderators and clear contact points suggests a well-managed operation. Partnerships with platforms like Patreon and Ko-Fi support sustainability. The server's niche focus and inclusive policies position it well for steady community growth within its segment.

Security posture

The security maturity level is moderate. HTTPS is properly implemented, and domain registration includes clientTransferProhibited status, reducing risk of unauthorized transfers. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options indicates room for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The site encourages responsible content posting with content warnings and a strict code of conduct to mitigate harassment risks. Incident response and security policies are not publicly documented, which could impact transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is sufficient for the site's scale but would benefit from formalized policies and technical hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to enhance browser security.
  3. Add a cookie policy and consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations and improve user trust.
  4. Publish a formal security policy and incident response plan accessible to users.
  5. Regularly review and update moderation and content policies to maintain a safe community environment.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
glammr.us
Description
glammr.us is a decentralized social media server focused on galleries, libraries, archives, museums, memory work and records, providing a harassment-free, inclusive community space.
Key services
Mastodon social networking, Community moderation, Inclusive social media platform
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Mastodon, React, JavaScript ES Modules, CSS, HTML5
Frameworks
Mastodon
Platforms
Fediverse
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Content warnings encouraged

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

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 Mastodon instance about GLAMMR topics
  2. Content is community-focused and inclusive
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  4. No advanced security policies published
  5. Minimal external tracking or advertising
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages the Mastodon open-source platform, utilizing React and modern JavaScript modules for frontend interactivity. The presence of multiple modulepreload and integrity attributes indicates attention to resource loading and security. Hosting details are limited but the domain is registered with NameCheap, Inc. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is basic but includes relevant meta tags and Open Graph data for social sharing. There is no evidence of heavy tracking or advertising scripts, aligning with the community-focused nature of the site. Technical risks are low but could be mitigated further by adopting additional security best practices and enhancing privacy compliance.
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

Reviews of this site

Share your experience with glammr.us. Every review is verified by email and published after moderation.

Overall rating
Select a rating
4000 characters remaining

We’ll email you to confirm your review and keep your details private.

Community rating

No published reviews yet. Be the first to review glammr.us.

Feedback on this report

Rate this report, add an optional comment, and tell us if you want a security specialist to follow up.

Overall report quality
Select a rating
2000 characters remaining

We only use your feedback to improve Guard reports. Contact details are never shared.