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Security report for meetup.com

Meetup · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

86/100

Risk levelLow

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

Meetup is a leading global online platform that connects people through local groups and events based on shared interests. Founded in 2002, it enables users to discover, join, or create groups and attend events ranging from social activities to professional networking. The platform targets a broad audience interested in community engagement and social interaction. Technically, Meetup employs modern web technologies including React and Next.js, integrates third-party services such as Stripe for payments, and uses analytics and marketing tools like Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel. The website demonstrates excellent design, mobile optimization, and SEO practices, providing a seamless user experience. Security-wise, Meetup enforces HTTPS, implements strong security headers, and follows best practices, though no explicit vulnerability disclosure or incident response contacts are publicly visible. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant. Overall, Meetup presents a mature, professional, and trustworthy digital presence with a strong market position in the social networking and events industry.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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 Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  2. 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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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
100
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
86

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention meetup.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
82,177
Employees
8
Customers
82,102
Third parties
67
Weak passwords
17%

Latest record dated 2026-01-04 · 72 subdomains affected

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  • –meetup.com2026-01-04
  • –admin.meetup.com2025-11-13
  • –meetup.com2025-11-04
  • –admin.meetup.com2025-08-19
  • –admin.meetup.com2025-07-31

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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

Meetup operates as an essential technology entity in the social networking sector, focusing on community-driven events and group activities. Its business model revolves around freemium membership and monetization through premium features and event fees. The platform enjoys a large user base and strong brand recognition, supported by active social media channels and mobile applications. Strategic partnerships and integrations with payment processors and marketing platforms enhance its ecosystem. The company emphasizes user engagement and community building, positioning itself as a market leader in local event discovery and social connectivity. Growth indicators include diverse event categories, global reach, and continuous platform enhancements.

Security posture

Meetup exhibits a strong security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The use of modern frameworks and secure third-party integrations further strengthens its defenses. However, the absence of a publicly accessible vulnerability disclosure program and incident response contacts limits transparency in security incident management. Privacy policies are robust and GDPR compliant, indicating good data protection practices. The platform should consider publishing a security.txt file and enhancing visibility of security contacts to improve incident response readiness and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Establish and publicize a formal vulnerability disclosure program to encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Enhance visibility and accessibility of incident response and security contact information on the website.
  3. Regularly audit and monitor third-party scripts and integrations for potential security risks.
  4. Consider implementing a security.txt file to standardize security communication.
  5. Maintain and showcase relevant security certifications to reinforce trust and compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Meetup
Description
Find Meetup events, join groups, or start your own. Make new friends and connect with like-minded people. Meet people near you who share your interests.
Key services
Event discovery, Group creation and management, Social networking around interests
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Stripe, Google Tag Manager, Crazy Egg, Rokt, Facebook Pixel
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Crazy Egg
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Crazy Egg
Marketing tools
Rokt
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 interactive features
  2. Strong SEO and structured data implementation
  3. Multiple social media and app store links present
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on main page
  5. Comprehensive privacy, cookie, and terms of service policies linked
  6. Use of modern web technologies and security best practices
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content
  8. No WHOIS data available from raw output, possibly privacy protected
Technical notes

Notes

Meetup's technical infrastructure is modern and robust, leveraging React and Next.js for a performant and responsive user interface. The site uses advanced SEO techniques including JSON-LD structured data and Open Graph tags, improving search visibility and social media integration. Third-party services for analytics, marketing, and payments are well integrated. Performance is optimized with preloading, prefetching, and CDN usage. Accessibility features such as ARIA roles and skip links are present, enhancing usability. Opportunities exist to further document and expose security practices and incident response capabilities to reduce technical risk and improve stakeholder confidence.
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. 87/100 +1Low19 findingsView report
  2. 86/100Low20 findingsView report
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