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Security report for itjust.works

sh.itjust.works · Technology · Canada

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

sh.itjust.works is a bilingual (English/French) Lemmy instance based in eastern Canada, emphasizing community-driven federated social networking powered by 99% renewable energy. The platform offers a general-purpose social media experience with a strong focus on inclusivity, privacy, and open communication. It serves a niche audience interested in decentralized social platforms with bilingual support and environmental consciousness. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including Lemmy, Bootstrap, and Inferno.js, providing a responsive and accessible user experience. Security practices include HTTPS enforcement, password hashing, and data retention limits, although some security headers are missing and WHOIS data is privacy protected. Overall, the site maintains a moderate security posture with room for improvement in transparency and security headers. The platform does not display advertising or tracking services, aligning with its community-focused ethos. The domain registration is privacy protected but appears legitimate and consistent with the platform's operational status.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

7 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

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: YouTube

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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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
65
Email security
50
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
68

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

The instance operates as a small-scale community platform within the federated social media ecosystem, targeting general internet users interested in decentralized communication. Its renewable energy claim and bilingual support differentiate it in the market. The business model is community-driven without evident commercial monetization or advertising. The platform integrates with other federated instances and Matrix chat for community engagement. Growth indicators include active user counts and diverse communities. Partnerships appear limited to federated social networks and donation platforms like Ko-Fi and Liberapay. Strategic observations suggest focusing on enhancing security transparency and expanding community features to strengthen market position.

Security posture

The security maturity level is moderate, with HTTPS and password hashing implemented, and data retention policies limiting IP address storage to 30 days. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as HSTS or CSP reduces the overall security posture. The WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is justified for a community platform but limits transparency. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are publicly available, which could be improved. The federated nature exposes public engagement data, requiring users to exercise caution. Overall, the platform demonstrates reasonable security practices but should enhance header policies and publish security contact information to improve trust and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce HTTP security headers including HSTS, Content Security Policy, and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Introduce a cookie consent mechanism to enhance GDPR compliance and user privacy control.
  4. Improve WHOIS data transparency if possible, or provide clear registrant contact information on the website.
  5. Regularly audit federated data exposure and educate users on privacy risks inherent in federated platforms.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
sh.itjust.works
Description
A bilingual (English/French) general-purpose Lemmy instance located in eastern Canada, powered by 99% renewable energy, welcoming everyone.
Key services
federated social networking, community discussions, content sharing
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Lemmy (federated social platform), Bootstrap CSS, Inferno.js, Pictrs image hosting, Matrix chat integration
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Password hashing with strong one-way algorithm
  • IP address retention limited to 30 days
  • Daily encrypted remote backups
  • PostgreSQL service isolated on same host with no external network access

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Lemmy instance focused on bilingual (English/French) community in Canada
  2. Powered by renewable energy (99%) as per description
  3. Strong community rules against bigotry, spam, and adult content
  4. Federated social platform with public engagement data
  5. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found
  6. No visible security headers in HTML
  7. WHOIS data is unavailable or malformed, indicating privacy protection
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
  9. Good mobile and accessibility support
  10. No advertising or tracking networks detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Lemmy federated social platform, utilizing Bootstrap for styling and Inferno.js for frontend rendering, indicating a modern and performant tech stack. The site is mobile optimized and accessible, with a clear navigation structure. Hosting details are not explicit but likely self-managed or VPS-based. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected. The site uses SSL/TLS with good configuration but lacks some security headers. No third-party analytics or advertising scripts are present, reducing tracking risks. The platform integrates with Matrix for chat and uses Pictrs for image hosting. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a secure and user-friendly federated social experience but could benefit from enhanced security header implementation and clearer hosting 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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