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Security report for linksalad.me

LinkSalad · Technology · Iceland

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

LinkSalad is a technology-focused online platform that enables users to submit links to tech products and gain domain rating (DR) authority, enhancing their online presence and visibility. The platform serves startups, SaaS companies, developers, and marketers by providing a curated directory of tech products across numerous categories. The business is relatively new, founded in 2026, and operates with a small team, leveraging modern web technologies such as Next.js and React, hosted on Vercel with Cloudflare DNS services. The website demonstrates good design quality, mobile optimization, and SEO practices, contributing to a positive user experience and professional appearance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and standard security headers, although some improvements like enabling DNSSEC and publishing explicit security policies are recommended. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but lacking a cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the platform is trustworthy and well-positioned in its niche market, with opportunities to enhance privacy and security transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

6 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
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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

    • 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
47
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
53
Average
50

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 operates as a niche directory and link submission service focused on technology products, targeting startups and SaaS companies seeking to improve their domain authority. Its business model revolves around providing visibility and marketing benefits through link submissions, potentially monetized via premium listings or partnerships. The company maintains partnerships with related tech product directories and SaaS platforms, indicating a collaborative ecosystem. The domain age and WHOIS data align with the business claims, supporting legitimacy. The absence of direct contact information and limited privacy compliance features suggest areas for growth in customer trust and regulatory adherence. The platform's curated content and consistent branding contribute to its competitive advantage in the tech discovery space.

Security posture

LinkSalad exhibits a mature security posture for a small tech platform, with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. The domain is protected with clientTransferProhibited status, reducing risks of unauthorized transfers. However, the lack of DNSSEC and absence of published security policies or incident response contacts limit its security transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The platform does not currently provide a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file, which could enhance its security culture and user confidence. Overall, the security measures are adequate but could be improved with formal policies and enhanced DNS security.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement a cookie policy and consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations and improve user trust.
  3. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance contact information availability to improve business credibility and user support.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
LinkSalad
Description
LinkSalad is a platform to gain high DR authority with every link you submit. It offers a curated directory of tech products categorized by various technology sectors.
Key services
Link submission for DR authority gain, Tech product directory and categorization, Visibility and marketing for tech startups
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Next.js, React, TypeScript, Vercel Analytics, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Platforms
Vercel
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of privacy service for WHOIS

Analytics and tracking

Services
Plausible Analytics, Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Plausible Analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no WAF or blocking detected.
  2. Content is focused on tech product discovery and link submission for DR authority.
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on main pages.
  4. Privacy policy and terms of service are present but cookie policy is missing.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and good SEO practices.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. WHOIS data is privacy protected but consistent with business claims.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected.
  9. External links mostly to tech product websites and partner platforms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a modern technology stack including Next.js and React, ensuring a performant and scalable infrastructure. Hosting on Vercel provides fast global delivery and integration with analytics tools like Vercel Analytics, Plausible, and Google Analytics. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS is detected, indicating a custom-built solution tailored to the platform's needs. The technical implementation is robust with minimal technical debt visible, though enabling DNSSEC and formalizing privacy and security features would further strengthen the platform's technical maturity.
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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