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Security report for ifixit.com

iFixit · Technology · United States

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

iFixit operates as a globally recognized platform providing free repair manuals, troubleshooting forums, and an e-commerce store for repair parts and tools. It serves a broad audience of DIY repair enthusiasts and consumers seeking to fix their devices, positioning itself as a leader in the technology repair community. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with a modern tech stack including Tailwind CSS, Font Awesome, and integration with marketing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Piwik PRO. Hosting assets on Shopify CDN and other specialized CDNs supports fast and reliable performance. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and multiple security headers, although explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly disclosed. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. The absence of WHOIS data suggests privacy protection, which is common and justified for commercial websites. Overall, iFixit presents a trustworthy, professional, and technically sound online presence with room for improvement in transparency around security policies and incident response.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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  • 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
67
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
78

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

Add-on

Leaked records that mention ifixit.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
41,692
Employees
6
Customers
41,640
Third parties
46
Weak passwords
16%

Latest record dated 2026-02-06 · 46 subdomains affected

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  • –ifixit.com2026-02-06
  • –ifixit.com2025-11-06
  • –ifixit.com2025-08-27
  • –www.ifixit.com2025-07-31
  • –www.ifixit.com2025-07-20

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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

iFixit's market position as a community-driven repair manual provider combined with e-commerce for parts and tools gives it a competitive advantage in the DIY repair sector. Revenue streams likely include sales of parts and tools, supported by a strong community that contributes repair guides and troubleshooting assistance. The company targets a global audience with multilingual site versions and localized content. Partnerships with Shopify and use of major analytics and marketing platforms indicate a well-integrated ecosystem. Growth indicators include extensive content, active forums, and a broad product catalog. Strategic observations suggest focusing on enhancing security transparency and expanding direct contact channels to strengthen business credibility.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with excellent SSL configuration and implements key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security, indicating a robust security baseline. Tracking and marketing scripts respect user consent, aligning with privacy regulations like GDPR. However, the lack of a published security policy, incident response information, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and preparedness perception. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The security score is strong but could be improved by publishing formal security documentation and incident contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as a security@ or abuse@ email address.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance direct contact options with verified company emails and phone numbers for customer and security inquiries.
  5. Maintain and regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
iFixit
Description
iFixit is a global community of people helping each other repair things. They provide free repair manuals, troubleshooting forums, and sell parts and tools for DIY repair projects.
Key services
Free repair manuals and guides, Answers forum for troubleshooting, Sales of repair parts and tools
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, Font Awesome, Google Tag Manager, ActiveCampaign, Piwik PRO, Shopify CDN
Frameworks
Tailwind CSS
Platforms
Shopify (for e-commerce assets)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent-based tracking
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Piwik PRO
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (gtag.js), Piwik PRO, ActiveCampaign
Marketing tools
ActiveCampaign
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is rich, professional, and focused on repair manuals and parts.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact likely via forms.
  5. Use of multiple analytics and marketing tools with consent checks.
  6. No security.txt or explicit security policy pages detected.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy protection.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and performant technology stack including Tailwind CSS for styling, Font Awesome for icons, and multiple JavaScript bundles for functionality. It leverages Shopify CDN for e-commerce assets and uses Google Tag Manager and Piwik PRO for analytics and marketing automation. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is fast with preconnect and preload hints for critical resources. No technical debt or deprecated technologies were observed. Opportunities exist to improve CMS transparency and hosting provider identification for deeper infrastructure insights.
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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