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Security report for mexc.co

MEXC · Finance · N/a

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

MEXC is a globally recognized cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers a wide range of services including spot trading, futures, leveraged ETFs, staking, and referral programs. It targets crypto traders and investors worldwide, positioning itself as a leading exchange with extensive token listings and liquidity. The platform emphasizes ease of use, security, and a broad product offering to attract and retain users. Technically, MEXC employs a modern web technology stack including React and Next.js frameworks, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. The site uses HTTPS with strong security headers and integrates third-party analytics and tracking tools responsibly. The design is professional and user-friendly, supporting a seamless trading experience. From a security perspective, MEXC demonstrates good practices such as enforcing HTTPS, implementing security headers, and avoiding exposure of sensitive data. However, the absence of publicly available WHOIS data and lack of explicit incident response contacts slightly reduce transparency. The platform maintains comprehensive privacy and terms policies aligned with GDPR requirements. Overall, MEXC presents a trustworthy and professional cryptocurrency exchange platform with strong technical and security foundations. Strategic improvements in transparency and incident response communication could further enhance user trust and compliance posture.

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

7 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

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  2. 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"

  3. 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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  • 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
Security headers
60
Email security
40
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
63

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

MEXC holds a strong market position as a large-scale cryptocurrency exchange with a diverse product portfolio. Its business model revolves around trading fees, token listings, and financial products like futures and leveraged ETFs. The platform targets a global audience of crypto traders and investors, leveraging referral programs and a broad token offering to drive growth. Partnerships with third-party service providers enhance its ecosystem. The company demonstrates growth indicators through frequent new listings, events, and active community engagement. However, the lack of public registrant information limits full business transparency.

Security posture

MEXC exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and secure handling of user inputs. The platform includes warnings against phishing and emphasizes account security through multi-factor authentication options. Despite these strengths, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file and no visible incident response contact details represent gaps in transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR is evident through detailed privacy policies. Overall, the security culture appears robust but could benefit from enhanced public communication on security practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a public vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Increase transparency by sharing more detailed company registration and ownership information.
  4. Enhance user trust by showcasing security certifications or audits if available.
  5. Maintain and regularly update privacy and cookie policies to ensure ongoing compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MEXC
Description
MEXC is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform offering buying, trading, and earning opportunities for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 3,000 altcoins. It provides a variety of crypto products including spot trading, futures, leveraged ETFs, and staking services.
Key services
Spot trading, Futures trading, Leveraged ETFs, Staking and savings, Referral and affiliate programs, Crypto asset management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Polyfills for browser compatibility, Video streaming, CSS Modules, Ant Design UI components
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure cookies
  • Input validation on forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Third-party SDKs for analytics and tracking
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 no blocking or WAF challenges
  2. Professional and modern design with responsive layout
  3. Comprehensive legal and privacy documentation present
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage
  5. Use of multiple third-party scripts for analytics and tracking
  6. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data
  7. WHOIS data is fully redacted, limiting domain ownership transparency
  8. Strong branding consistency and trust signals throughout site
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React/Next.js framework, leveraging modular CSS and optimized JavaScript bundles for performance. It uses third-party SDKs for analytics and tracking, including Google Tag Manager. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and supports multiple languages and currencies. Performance is fast with preloading of critical assets and video content. No technical debt or deprecated libraries were detected. Opportunities exist to improve hosting transparency and implement additional accessibility features.
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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