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Security report for goo.gl

Google LLC · Technology · United States

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

This website is an official Google Developers Blog page providing an announcement regarding the discontinuation of the Google URL Shortener service. Google LLC, a leading global technology enterprise, operates this site as part of its developer outreach and communication. The content is targeted primarily at developers and technical professionals who use Google's developer tools and services. The site maintains consistent branding and high content quality, reflecting Google's market position and commitment to developer engagement. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, and Google Fonts. It uses Google's internal UI framework 'Glue' and is hosted on Google Cloud Platform, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. The site is well-structured with SEO and accessibility considerations, and it uses structured data (JSON-LD) to enhance search engine understanding. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is robust, with clear links to Google's comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, including GDPR compliance. However, explicit security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not present on this page. Overall, the website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and technical maturity. The lack of WHOIS data for the subdomain is typical and does not detract from the site's legitimacy. The site is safe for general audiences and free from adult or questionable content.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-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

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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
75
Email security
85
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
82

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention goo.gl, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
1,696
Employees
0
Customers
1,635
Third parties
61
Weak passwords
20%

30 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Google LLC is a dominant player in the global technology sector, offering a broad portfolio of developer tools, cloud services, and APIs. This blog page serves as a communication channel to inform developers about service changes, reflecting Google's proactive engagement with its user base. The business model centers on platform services and ecosystem development, targeting developers worldwide. The company benefits from strong brand recognition, extensive partnerships, and a comprehensive product suite. The presence of multiple Google-related domains and services indicates a well-integrated ecosystem. The blog's content and structure support Google's market leadership and developer community growth strategies.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, modern security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities. The use of Google Tag Manager and external scripts is managed securely. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are clearly presented, supporting compliance with global data protection regulations. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response information on this page suggests room for improvement in transparency. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page was found, which could enhance trust and facilitate responsible vulnerability reporting. Overall, the site aligns well with industry best practices for security and privacy.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information to improve transparency and user trust.
  2. Implement and link a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and responsible reporting.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to mitigate potential security risks.
  4. Enhance contact information with direct security or abuse reporting channels.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations and best practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Google LLC
Description
Google Developers Blog provides news and updates about Google's developer products and services including Web, Mobile, AI, and Cloud technologies.
Key services
Developer tools, Cloud services, APIs, Mobile and web development platforms
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, YouTube Player API, Google Fonts
Frameworks
Glue (Google internal UI framework)
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CSP
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure external script loading

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics via Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Official Google Developers Blog page with comprehensive content about Google URL Shortener service shutdown.
  2. No signs of phishing or malware.
  3. Strong use of structured data and SEO best practices.
  4. Clear privacy and cookie policies linked.
  5. No contact phone numbers found; support contact via Firebase Support link.
  6. No security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure page found.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information on this page.
  8. Content is technical and targeted at developers.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern, performant technology stack leveraging Google's internal UI framework and cloud infrastructure. It demonstrates excellent mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices. The use of structured data enhances content discoverability. The site loads quickly and is free from broken elements or errors. The technical implementation supports a seamless user experience for developers accessing critical service announcements. Opportunities exist to further modernize by integrating explicit security and compliance frameworks and improving transparency around vulnerability management.
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. 75/100 −7Medium26 findingsView report
  2. 82/100 +8Low21 findingsView report
  3. 74/100Medium23 findingsView report
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