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MEGA Privacy Limited · Technology · New Zealand

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in Security headers.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

MEGA Privacy Limited operates a privacy-focused cloud storage and communication platform offering a suite of services including cloud storage, VPN, password management, file sharing, and secure chat and meetings. Established in 2012 and based in New Zealand, MEGA positions itself as a leader in secure and private online data storage and communication, targeting individuals, freelancers, and small businesses with competitive pricing and strong privacy guarantees such as zero-knowledge encryption. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and supports multiple languages, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern web technologies including jQuery and Yoast SEO for optimization. The infrastructure supports desktop and mobile platforms, with a moderate performance profile and good accessibility features. Security practices include HTTPS enforcement, a vulnerability reward program, and cookie consent mechanisms, although some improvements such as enabling DNSSEC and publishing a security.txt file could enhance security posture further. The security posture is strong with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is well addressed with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies and GDPR considerations. Contact information is primarily via web forms, with no direct emails or phone numbers publicly listed. The domain WHOIS data is consistent with the business identity, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness. Overall, MEGA demonstrates a high level of professionalism, security awareness, and privacy commitment, making it a trustworthy provider in the cloud storage and privacy services market.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

1 finding 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

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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
95
Security headers
65
Email security
65
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
81

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

MEGA operates in the competitive cloud storage and privacy technology sector, differentiating itself through a strong emphasis on end-to-end encryption and user privacy. Its business model relies on subscription plans ranging up to 20 TB and flexible business plans, targeting a broad audience from individuals to enterprises. The company maintains an active presence on social media and provides transparency reports and a vulnerability reward program, enhancing customer trust. MEGA's ecosystem includes multiple integrated services such as VPN and password management, creating cross-selling opportunities and customer retention. The lack of direct contact emails suggests a controlled communication channel, likely to manage support efficiently. The company’s New Zealand base and domain age support a stable market presence with growth potential in privacy-conscious markets.

Security posture

MEGA exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, zero-knowledge encryption, and a public vulnerability reward program. The website includes cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of DNSSEC and HTTP security headers indicates room for improvement in defense-in-depth strategies. No direct incident response contact emails were found, which could be enhanced for better transparency and responsiveness. The security culture is evident through transparency reports and detailed security documentation. Overall, MEGA’s security practices align well with industry standards for privacy-centric cloud services, minimizing risks related to data breaches and unauthorized access.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and publish HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Publish a security.txt file to standardize vulnerability disclosure and improve incident response communication.
  4. Provide explicit Data Protection Officer contact information to enhance GDPR transparency.
  5. Consider adding direct verified contact emails or phone numbers for security and support inquiries to improve trust and responsiveness.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MEGA Privacy Limited
Description
Secure and private cloud storage for everyone. Store and share files, chat, meet, back up, sync, and more.
Key services
Cloud storage, VPN, Password manager, File transfer, Chat and meetings, Object storage, Backup, Sync, Media file management, File sharing
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, WordPress, Yoast SEO, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web, Desktop apps, Mobile apps
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Zero-knowledge encryption
  • Vulnerability Reward Programme
  • Cookie consent banner with customization
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
HubSpot (indicated by data-hubspot-script-url)
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Strong emphasis on privacy and security features
  3. Comprehensive product and solution offerings
  4. Multiple language support and mobile optimization
  5. Active social media presence and transparency initiatives
  6. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form only
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern front-end stack including jQuery and Yoast SEO for search engine optimization. The site is well-structured with responsive design and multi-language support, indicating good technical maturity. Performance is moderate, with deferred loading of JavaScript components to optimize user experience. Hosting details are not explicitly stated, but the registrar is Instra Corporation Pty Ltd. The site uses HTTPS exclusively, ensuring encrypted communication. There is no evidence of outdated or vulnerable libraries in the HTML content. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and DNS configurations to further harden the technical infrastructure.
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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