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Security report for metartnetwork.info

FriendFinder Networks Inc. · Media · United States

Partial score · DNS & email only

68/100

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

MetArtNetwork.info is an established adult content network owned and operated by FriendFinder Networks Inc., providing subscription-based access to adult photo galleries, videos, and model profiles. The website targets adults of legal age interested in adult entertainment and maintains a consistent brand presence with good content quality and user experience. The business operates in the media sector with a large scale and a history dating back to 2013. Technically, the site uses a custom CMS with technologies such as jQuery, JWPlayer, and Google Tag Manager for analytics. Hosting and domain registration are managed through GoDaddy and privacy-protected WHOIS services, which is typical for adult content providers. The site is moderately optimized for mobile and SEO, with good performance but basic accessibility features. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data but lacks important security headers and a cookie consent mechanism, which impacts privacy compliance. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, and no direct contact information is available on the main site, limiting transparency. The WHOIS data is privacy protected but consistent with the business type and age. Overall, the website presents a moderate risk profile with room for improvement in privacy compliance, security best practices, and transparency. Strategic enhancements in these areas would strengthen trust and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
6of 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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

  3. 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
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 15 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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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
52
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
68

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

MetArtNetwork.info holds a niche position in the adult entertainment market, leveraging a subscription-based business model to monetize exclusive adult content. Its parent company, FriendFinder Networks Inc., is a recognized entity in the adult media industry, providing credibility and scale. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its extensive model profiles and regularly updated content. Revenue streams primarily come from memberships and possibly advertising. The target audience is adult consumers seeking high-quality adult visual media. The company ecosystem includes related domains such as metart.com, indicating a broader network presence. Growth indicators include consistent content updates and a maintained domain since 2013. However, the lack of visible direct contact channels may limit customer engagement and support effectiveness.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic to moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented, ensuring encrypted communications. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The site lacks published security policies, incident response procedures, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, which are critical for compliance and trust. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing cookie consent despite tracking usage. The use of privacy-protected WHOIS is justified given the adult content nature. Overall, the security posture is functional but requires enhancements to meet higher standards and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Deploy a cookie consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  3. Publish a detailed security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and security researchers.
  4. Introduce a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing clear contact information for customer support and security incidents.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
FriendFinder Networks Inc.
Description
Adult content network website offering photo galleries, videos, and model profiles primarily focused on adult entertainment.
Key services
Adult photo galleries, Adult videos, Model profiles, Membership access
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, JWPlayer, Google Tag Manager
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager for analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an adult content network with subscription-based model.
  2. Content is accessible and not blocked by WAF or security challenges.
  3. No explicit cookie consent mechanism found despite tracking usage.
  4. Privacy policy and terms of service are present but basic.
  5. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on main page.
  6. Security headers are missing or not detected; SSL is properly configured.
  7. WHOIS data is privacy protected but consistent with business type.
  8. Use of Google Tag Manager indicates moderate tracking and analytics.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  10. Site uses custom CMS and standard web technologies.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom content management system supported by standard web technologies such as jQuery and JWPlayer for media playback. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and marketing tracking. The domain is registered with GoDaddy and uses DNS servers from hydentra.com. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is basic with proper meta tags and Open Graph data but lacks advanced optimization. The site does not use a common CMS like WordPress or Drupal, indicating a tailored platform. There is no evidence of modern JavaScript frameworks or progressive web app features. Technical risks include missing security headers and lack of cookie consent, which could impact compliance and user trust.
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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