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Security report for imdb.com

IMDb · Media · N/a

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

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

IMDb is a leading online media platform specializing in movie, TV, and celebrity content. Owned by Amazon.com, it holds a dominant market position as the authoritative source for entertainment ratings, reviews, and streaming information. The platform offers a broad range of services including personalized recommendations and industry professional tools via IMDbPro. Technically, IMDb employs modern web technologies such as React and Next.js, hosted on AWS infrastructure, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. Security practices are robust with HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and sandboxed ad iframes, though no public vulnerability disclosure program was found. Privacy compliance is strong with clear policies and GDPR adherence. Overall, IMDb presents a professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained digital presence.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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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  • 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
82
Security headers
75
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
85

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

IMDb operates as an advertising-supported media platform with additional subscription services targeting both general audiences and industry professionals. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive database, brand recognition, and Amazon backing. Revenue streams include advertising, subscription fees for IMDbPro, and affiliate partnerships. The target customer segments range from casual movie watchers to entertainment industry insiders. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with Amazon and related domains for support and professional services. Growth indicators include continuous content updates, personalized features, and integration with streaming providers.

Security posture

IMDb demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, modern security headers, and secure handling of third-party ad content. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of a publicly visible vulnerability disclosure or incident response page suggests room for improvement in transparency and community engagement. Compliance with GDPR and cookie consent mechanisms indicates attention to privacy regulations. The platform should consider formalizing and publicizing its security policies and incident response contacts to enhance trust further.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publicize a formal vulnerability disclosure program to encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Enhance transparency by providing clear incident response contact channels and security policies.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and ad integrations to mitigate potential security risks.
  4. Maintain and update security headers and SSL configurations to adhere to best practices.
  5. Continue investing in privacy compliance and user consent mechanisms to align with evolving regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
IMDb
Description
IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. Find ratings and reviews for the newest movie and TV shows. Get personalized recommendations, and learn where to watch across hundreds of streaming providers.
Key services
Movie and TV show ratings and reviews, Celebrity information, Streaming availability information, Personalized recommendations, IMDbPro for industry professionals
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Amazon Cloudfront CDN, Amazon Ads, Scorecard Research, Comscore, FontFace API
Frameworks
React, Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Content Security Policy
  • Secure cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of sandboxed iframes for ads

Analytics and tracking

Services
Scorecard Research, Comscore, Amazon internal analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Amazon Advertising, Amazon Publisher Services
Tracking pixels
Scorecard Research, Comscore
Marketing tools
Amazon Ads, Amazon Publisher Services
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 content and no blocking detected.
  2. Strong branding and consistent user interface.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and good performance optimization.
  5. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly listed on homepage.
  6. Advertising and analytics are primarily Amazon-based and reputable.
  7. No security incidents or vulnerability disclosures publicly visible.
  8. WHOIS data is unavailable likely due to privacy or registry policies.
Technical notes

Notes

IMDb's technical infrastructure is modern and robust, leveraging React and Next.js frameworks for a responsive and performant user experience. Hosting on AWS with Cloudfront CDN ensures global availability and fast content delivery. The site employs advanced font loading techniques and accessibility features, contributing to excellent mobile optimization and SEO. The use of sandboxed iframes for ads and comprehensive security headers reflects a strong security-aware development approach. Opportunities exist to further document and automate security and privacy controls to reduce technical debt and enhance operational resilience.
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. 80/100 −1Low23 findingsView report
  2. 81/100Low19 findingsView report
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