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Security report for lgbtqia.space

LGBTQIA.Space · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

LGBTQIA.Space operates as an independent Mastodon server dedicated to providing a safe and caring social networking environment for the LGBTQIA community. The platform leverages the federated Mastodon network to offer users a decentralized social experience with features such as trending posts, profile directories, and community engagement. The website is relatively new, established in 2022, and maintains a modest but active user base. The business model centers on community-driven social networking without evident commercial monetization or advertising. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including React and ES modules, hosted via Cloudflare, ensuring good performance and mobile optimization. However, some SEO and accessibility features are basic, and there is room for improvement in security headers and privacy compliance mechanisms. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections, but lacks advanced DNS security like DNSSEC and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is limited, with a basic privacy policy present but no cookie consent or GDPR indicators. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professional, though it would benefit from enhanced privacy and security disclosures to align with best practices.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

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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
95
Security headers
75
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
58
Average
69

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 platform targets the LGBTQIA community and supporters, positioning itself as a niche social network within the broader fediverse ecosystem. Its competitive advantage lies in its community focus and open-source Mastodon foundation, fostering trust and inclusivity. The business operates without evident commercial partnerships or subsidiaries, relying on community participation and open federation. Growth indicators include active user statistics and ongoing content updates. The ecosystem includes links to related Mastodon instances and community resources but no direct commercial partnerships. Strategic observations suggest potential to expand user base by improving privacy compliance and adding formal terms of service to enhance legal clarity and user trust.

Security posture

Security maturity is moderate with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer lock in place, reducing risks of interception and unauthorized domain changes. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents gaps that could expose users to certain web-based attacks. No incident response or security contact information is published, limiting transparency and readiness for security events. Privacy compliance is minimal, lacking cookie consent mechanisms and GDPR-specific disclosures. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a community platform but requires enhancements to meet higher compliance and protection standards.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to improve privacy compliance and user transparency.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to enhance trust and preparedness.
  5. Develop and publish terms of service to provide legal clarity and protect both users and operators.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
LGBTQIA.Space
Description
This is a cute server for all LGBTQIA ppl out there that want a caring and safe environment. If you are part of the LGBTQIA community you are very cordially invited to join this server.
Key services
Federated social networking, Community engagement, Profile directory, Trending posts exploration
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Mastodon 4.4.1, React, JavaScript ES Modules, Cloudflare DNS, Service Worker Push API
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Fediverse (Mastodon)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • clientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Mastodon instance focused on LGBTQIA community
  2. Content is accessible and not blocked by WAF
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent mechanisms detected
  4. No terms of service found despite being a social platform
  5. Active user count is modest (~302 monthly active users)
  6. Admin identity is publicly disclosed
  7. Website uses modern web technologies and is mobile optimized
  8. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found
  9. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Mastodon version 4.4.1, utilizing React and modern JavaScript modules, indicating a contemporary and maintainable tech stack. Hosting is provided via Cloudflare, offering reliable DNS and CDN services. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is basic but includes essential meta tags and Open Graph data for social sharing. The site lacks a traditional CMS, relying on Mastodon's platform capabilities. Technical risks include missing DNSSEC and security headers, which are recommended for improvement. The infrastructure supports federated social networking effectively but could benefit from enhanced security and privacy technical implementations.
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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