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Security report for hivello.com

Hivello · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Hivello operates as a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) aggregator, enabling users to monetize idle computing resources by connecting to multiple Web3 protocols through a user-friendly desktop application. The platform targets general users, including those without blockchain experience, offering passive income opportunities via mining and node management. Hivello's market position is that of an emerging player in the DePIN ecosystem, with integrations to ten DePIN networks and a proprietary utility token, $HVLO, which incentivizes participation and staking. Technically, the website is built on a modern stack including Next.js and Material UI, hosted likely on Linode with assets served from AWS S3. The site is performant, mobile-optimized, and accessible, with comprehensive SEO and metadata. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers present. However, privacy compliance could be improved by implementing a cookie consent mechanism and publishing a dedicated security policy. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain www.hivello.com is a significant concern, as it raises questions about domain registration legitimacy. Despite this, the website content is professional and detailed, with active social media channels and extensive documentation, which supports business credibility. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers were found, which slightly reduces trust. Overall, Hivello presents a promising technology platform with strong technical and security foundations but should address domain registration transparency and privacy compliance to enhance trust and regulatory adherence.

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

5 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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 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 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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  • 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
75
Security headers
50
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
75

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

Hivello's business model centers on simplifying access to DePIN mining for mainstream users by aggregating multiple decentralized networks into a single application. This lowers technical barriers and expands the potential user base beyond crypto-savvy individuals. Revenue streams likely include token sales, staking incentives, and possibly referral programs. The company emphasizes fairness in token distribution and aims to onboard millions of users, leveraging partnerships with established DePIN projects like Swarm, Golem, and Livepeer. The active social media presence and published whitepaper indicate a focus on community building and transparency. Strategic partnerships with payment processors like Banxa enhance user onboarding for token purchases. Growth indicators include recent token listings on major exchanges and continuous integration of new DePIN networks.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and a comprehensive set of security headers including HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the client-side code. However, the lack of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. The absence of direct security contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ emails is a gap. Privacy compliance is partial, with no cookie consent mechanism detected, which may pose GDPR compliance risks. Overall, the security maturity is good but can be enhanced by formalizing policies and improving user privacy controls.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  2. Implement a cookie consent banner to ensure GDPR and privacy regulation compliance.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Provide direct security contact channels (e.g., security@hivello.com) for incident reporting.
  5. Clarify domain registration details and ensure WHOIS data is publicly available to enhance trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hivello
Description
Hivello is a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network aggregator. Contribute resources, connect with Web3 protocols, and effortlessly generate passive income.
Key services
DePIN network aggregation, Node management, Passive income generation through idle resources, Dashboard for monitoring and managing mining, Tokenomics and staking via $HVLO token
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Material UI, AWS S3 (asset hosting), Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare Insights
Frameworks
Next.js, Material UI
Platforms
Windows, Linux, macOS
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected in scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Cloudflare Insights, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Cloudflare Insights
Transparency
basic

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 content and no blocking detected
  2. No WHOIS data available, which is a critical trust concern
  3. Strong focus on DePIN and Web3 passive income solutions
  4. Comprehensive documentation and resources available
  5. Active social media presence across multiple platforms
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on site
  7. No cookie consent banner detected, potential GDPR compliance gap
  8. Security headers and HTTPS are properly configured
  9. No visible forms collecting sensitive data except contact page form
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, with Material UI for styling and layout. Assets are hosted on AWS S3 and Linode, indicating a cloud-based infrastructure. The site is well-optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness, with good SEO practices including meta tags and Open Graph data. Google Tag Manager and Cloudflare Insights are used for analytics and monitoring. No CMS is explicitly stated but the JSON structure suggests a headless CMS like Strapi. The technical implementation is robust with no visible errors or broken elements. Opportunities exist to improve privacy compliance and security transparency.
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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