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Security report for halfbrick.com

Halfbrick Studios · Technology · Australia

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and DNS health.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Halfbrick Studios is a well-established mobile game developer known for popular titles such as Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride. The company targets casual and mobile gamers globally, offering engaging entertainment experiences primarily through mobile platforms. Their website reflects a strong market position with a professional digital presence, showcasing their key games and merchandise effectively. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including Webflow CMS, Google Fonts, and integrates analytics and marketing tools like Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel. The site is optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness, providing a seamless user experience. Security-wise, the website enforces HTTPS, uses reCAPTCHA for form protection, and implements cookie consent mechanisms, indicating a mature security posture. However, the absence of explicit security policies and incident response contacts suggests areas for improvement. The WHOIS data is unavailable, which raises minor concerns but is mitigated by the professional nature of the website and active social media presence. Overall, the site demonstrates a high level of professionalism and trustworthiness with room for enhanced transparency in security and compliance documentation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

3 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 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

  2. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Potential Subdomain Takeover

      Subdomain staging.halfbrick.com points to unregistered service staging-useast-bricknet-1758510093.us-east-1.elb.amazonaws.com

      What to do: Remove or fix CNAME record to prevent subdomain takeover

      • WSTG-CONF-10
      • NIS2 21(2)(i)
      • IR 2024/2690 12.4: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 12.4: Asset inventory
      • NIST CM-8: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-8: System Component Inventory

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  • Security score drift

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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
95
Security headers
60
Email security
55
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
71

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

Halfbrick Studios operates in the technology and media sectors, focusing on mobile game development and digital entertainment. Their business model centers on creating and publishing engaging mobile games, supplemented by merchandising through partner stores. The company maintains a medium-sized profile with a consistent brand identity and a loyal user base. Their partnership ecosystem includes merchandise platforms and promotional sites, enhancing revenue streams beyond game sales. The website content and social media integration indicate active engagement with their audience and a strategic approach to marketing and brand expansion. Growth indicators include recent game releases and ongoing content updates. The company’s operations reflect a focus on quality and user experience, positioning them competitively in the mobile gaming market.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. Use of Google reCAPTCHA protects forms from automated abuse, and cookie consent mechanisms align with privacy regulations. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of a dedicated security policy page, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure program indicates gaps in transparency and readiness for security incidents. Compliance with GDPR is suggested by the privacy and cookie policies, but explicit statements or certifications are not present. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing detailed security and incident response information to build greater trust and preparedness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information to facilitate reporting and handling of security issues.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy protections.
  5. Regularly review and update WHOIS information to improve domain registration transparency.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Halfbrick Studios
Description
Creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride and more mobile mega hits!
Key services
Mobile game development, Game publishing, Merchandising
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow CMS, Google Fonts, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Google reCAPTCHA, jQuery, js-cookie
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich multimedia content
  2. No signs of WAF or blocking mechanisms
  3. Strong branding and professional design
  4. Clear navigation and comprehensive game portfolio
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant
  6. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact likely via forms
  7. Social media links are active and consistent with brand
  8. No security.txt or explicit security policy page found
  9. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy or recent registration
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack primarily using Webflow CMS, which supports responsive design and efficient content management. Integration of Google Fonts, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and reCAPTCHA demonstrates a mature approach to analytics, marketing, and security. Hosting of video assets on Amazon S3 ensures reliable content delivery. The site loads quickly and is optimized for mobile devices, providing excellent user experience. Technical debt appears minimal with clean HTML and CSS, and no broken elements detected. Opportunities exist to further modernize by adding progressive web app features or enhanced accessibility tools. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively with low risk to operational continuity.
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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