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Security report for hostings.info

Hostings.info, Ltd. · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Hostings.info is a specialized online platform dedicated to providing expert and user reviews of hosting services worldwide. Established in 2009, it offers comprehensive evaluations of various hosting providers, helping users select the best hosting solutions for personal blogs, business websites, and e-commerce stores. The platform leverages extensive data points and expert insights to maintain a trusted position in the hosting review market. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks such as React and Next.js, with Material-UI for design, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience across devices. Hosting appears to be managed via DigitalOcean infrastructure with Cloudflare DNS services. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections in place, though improvements like DNSSEC and enhanced security headers could further strengthen defenses. Privacy compliance is evident through a comprehensive privacy and ethics policy, though cookie consent mechanisms are lacking. Overall, Hostings.info demonstrates a mature digital presence with strong business credibility and trustworthy content, making it a reliable resource for hosting service evaluations.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 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 headers
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
74

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

Hostings.info operates in the technology sector as an essential business entity focused on hosting service reviews and advisory. Its competitive advantage lies in combining expert and user-generated content, supported by a transparent methodology and a growing community of reviewers and experts. The business model centers on providing detailed hosting comparisons, coupons, and advice, likely monetized through affiliate partnerships and advertising. The platform targets a broad audience including individuals, small businesses, and e-commerce operators globally. Growth indicators include a large volume of reviews (18k+), expert participation, and a consistent brand presence. The company maintains a LinkedIn profile, enhancing its professional network and credibility. Strategic partnerships or subsidiaries were not identified, suggesting a focused operational scope.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and domain status set to clientTransferProhibited, reducing risks of unauthorized domain transfers. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options indicates room for improvement. Incident response contact is available via a complaint email, but no dedicated security or abuse contacts were found. GDPR compliance is supported by a detailed privacy policy and ethics guidelines. The lack of a cookie consent mechanism and explicit vulnerability disclosure policy are minor compliance gaps. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could benefit from enhanced technical controls and clearer incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to improve domain name system security and prevent DNS spoofing.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply with privacy regulations and enhance user transparency.
  4. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan with clear contact channels for security issues.
  5. Enhance contact information by including phone numbers and physical addresses to improve business credibility and user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Legal name
Hostings.info, Ltd.
Registration number
registration number issued
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hostings.info, Ltd.
Description
Hostings.info helps users find the best hosting services for their needs. The company tests numerous industry-leading hosting providers worldwide, evaluates critical data points, and provides detailed reviews.
Key services
Hosting service reviews, Expert and user ratings, Hosting comparisons, Coupons and deals, Advice and guidance
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Material-UI, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Next.js, Material-UI
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional hosting review platform with extensive user and expert reviews.
  2. Content is well structured and comprehensive with clear navigation.
  3. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  4. Uses modern web technologies and good mobile optimization.
  5. Security practices are good but can be improved with DNSSEC and security headers.
  6. Contact information is limited to email; no phone or physical address found.
  7. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected.
  8. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and domain age is consistent with business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

Hostings.info utilizes a modern technology stack with React and Next.js frameworks, supported by Material-UI for consistent and responsive UI components. The site is hosted on DigitalOcean infrastructure with Cloudflare DNS, indicating reliable hosting and DNS management. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO is well addressed through proper meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD schema for enhanced search engine understanding. The site uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking, reflecting standard marketing practices. Technical debt appears low, but the absence of some security headers and cookie consent mechanisms suggests areas for modernization. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and scalable web presence.
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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