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Security report for intelius.com

Intelius LLC · Technology · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Intelius LLC operates a comprehensive online platform specializing in public records, people search, background checks, and reverse lookup services. Established in 2003, it serves a broad US audience seeking detailed personal and property information. The company maintains a strong market position supported by recognized trust indicators such as an A rating from the Better Business Bureau and Online Trust Alliance Honor Roll status. Its business model relies on subscription and pay-per-report services, targeting individuals needing reliable access to public data. Technically, Intelius employs a mature infrastructure leveraging jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads, and accessibility tools like AudioEye. The website is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and incorporates secure HTTPS connections with encrypted data transmissions. While the site lacks explicit security headers and a public security policy, it demonstrates good security practices in protecting user privacy and data. From a security perspective, the platform enforces encrypted connections and privacy-first policies, ensuring searched individuals are not notified. However, the absence of WHOIS transparency and security.txt files suggests room for improvement in security disclosure and incident response readiness. Overall, the site presents a solid security posture with minor gaps. The domain WHOIS data is unavailable, which reduces transparency but does not negate the legitimacy supported by the website's content and trust signals. The site is fully accessible without WAF or blocking mechanisms, enabling comprehensive analysis. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy, and improving WHOIS transparency to bolster trust further.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

3 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 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

  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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  • 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
65
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Intelius holds a significant position in the public records and background check industry, leveraging a broad data aggregation engine to provide detailed reports. Its competitive advantage lies in its proprietary data engine and the Intelius ConnectionTM tool that reveals associations between individuals. The company targets consumers interested in personal safety, curiosity, and verification needs. Revenue streams primarily come from subscriptions and individual report purchases. Partnerships with employment screening services like GoodHire and affiliate programs expand its ecosystem. The presence of subsidiaries such as Instantcheckmate.com and Truthfinder.com indicates a diversified portfolio within the same market segment. The company demonstrates consistent branding and professional content, reinforcing its market credibility.

Security posture

Intelius exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS and encrypted data transmissions. The platform prioritizes user privacy by not alerting searched individuals and securing search queries. However, the lack of explicit security headers (e.g., CSP, X-Frame-Options) and absence of a published security policy or incident response contacts represent gaps. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The use of third-party fraud detection (Sift Science) and accessibility tools (AudioEye) further enhance security and compliance. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by adopting additional best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Establish and expose a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance WHOIS transparency by ensuring domain registration details are publicly available and consistent with business information.
  5. Continue to monitor and update third-party libraries and tracking tools to avoid vulnerabilities and maintain compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Intelius LLC
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Intelius LLC
Description
Intelius is a trusted online public records and background check service that provides access to contact details, criminal records, address history, and more. With a comprehensive database, Intelius enables users to conduct people searches, verify identities, and gather insights using publicly available information.
Key services
People Search, Reverse Phone Lookup, Reverse Address Lookup, Background Checks, Criminal Records Search, Identity Protect
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.11.3, Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads tracking, AudioEye accessibility tools, Sift Science fraud detection
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • 256-bit encrypted connections for searches
  • Privacy notice about non-alerting searched persons
  • Secure forms with validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads, Sift Science
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Bing Ads, Sift Science
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multiple services
  2. Strong focus on privacy and disclaimers regarding FCRA compliance
  3. Multiple search forms collecting personal data (name, phone, address) with secure submission
  4. Use of modern tracking and analytics tools
  5. Clear contact information and customer support links
  6. No visible security.txt or explicit security policy
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, reducing transparency
  8. Good branding and consistent design
  9. No WAF or blocking detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a stable and somewhat dated JavaScript library (jQuery 1.11.3) alongside modern analytics and tracking tools such as Google Tag Manager and Bing Ads. Accessibility is addressed via AudioEye integration, and fraud detection is implemented through Sift Science. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good SEO practices including meta tags and structured data. Performance is moderate, with deferred script loading and CDN usage for assets. No CMS or hosting provider was explicitly identified. Technical debt is moderate due to older jQuery version but overall infrastructure supports business needs effectively. Opportunities exist to modernize JavaScript libraries and enhance security headers.
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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