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Security report for gnosisvpn.com

GnosisDAO · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Gnosis VPN is a newly launched decentralized VPN service built on the HOPR mixnet, funded and developed under the GnosisDAO umbrella. It targets privacy-conscious users and the web3 community by offering anonymous browsing and incentivized node operation. The website serves as a technical showcase and proof of concept, with plans for more accessible clients in the future. Technically, the site uses modern frontend frameworks like React, integrates with MetaMask, and employs Cloudflare DNS and Fathom Analytics for performance and tracking. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and domain transfer protection, but lacks advanced security headers and formal policies. No contact or incident response information is provided, which limits trust and compliance. Overall, the domain registration is consistent and transparent, matching the new project timeline. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance, security policies, and contact transparency are recommended to enhance credibility and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

6 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Cloudflare

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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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
75
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
66

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 project is positioned as a privacy-first VPN leveraging decentralized mixnet technology, funded by GnosisDAO, indicating strong backing within the blockchain ecosystem. Its business model incentivizes users to run relay and exit nodes, creating a community-driven network. The target market includes web3 users and privacy advocates. The site currently functions as a technical demonstration rather than a full commercial product, reflecting early-stage development. Partnerships with HOPR and GnosisDAO are evident, but no broader commercial partnerships or subsidiaries are identified. The lack of formal business contact details and policies suggests a focus on technical innovation over commercial maturity at this stage.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses reputable DNS and hosting providers, which is positive. However, the absence of DNSSEC, security headers, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement. No incident response or security contact information is published, which is a compliance gap. The site does not expose sensitive data or use vulnerable libraries based on available information. The security score is moderate, reflecting a secure baseline but lacking advanced protections and transparency. Implementing security headers, publishing policies, and establishing incident response contacts would strengthen the security posture significantly.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance details.
  3. Add clear contact information including security and incident response emails.
  4. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security.
  5. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program and publish a security.txt file.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GnosisDAO
Description
Gnosis VPN is a decentralized, trustless, uncensorable VPN built on top of the HOPR network for Gnosis DAO, enabling fully anonymous browsing over a decentralized mixnet. It allows users to run relay or exit nodes and get rewarded for supporting global private connectivity.
Key services
Decentralized VPN, Anonymous browsing, Relay and exit node operation with rewards
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React.js, HOPR mixnet, Cloudflare DNS, Fathom Analytics, MetaMask provider detection
Frameworks
React
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • clientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Fathom Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Fathom Analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a technical showcase for a decentralized VPN built on HOPR mixnet
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided
  4. Site uses modern frontend technologies and external analytics
  5. Domain is new but consistent with project launch
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found
  7. No WAF or blocking detected, site fully accessible
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using React.js and integrates with blockchain-related technologies like MetaMask and the HOPR mixnet. It uses Cloudflare for DNS and likely CDN services, ensuring reliable hosting and performance. Analytics are handled via Fathom, a privacy-focused service. The site is mobile optimized and has good navigation and design quality. However, SEO and accessibility features are basic, and no CMS is detected. The domain is newly registered, consistent with the project's recent launch. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and appropriate for a decentralized VPN proof of concept but could benefit from enhanced security and compliance features.
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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