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Security report for parentalcontrolbar.org

Betempire Corporation · Technology · Marshall Islands

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

ParentalControlBar.org provides a free parental control toolbar aimed at helping parents restrict access to adult content on the internet. The service is presented as a non-profit initiative by WRAAC.org, although the domain is registered to Betempire Corporation based in the Marshall Islands, indicating a possible commercial registration behind the scenes. The website content is basic and somewhat outdated, targeting users of older Windows and browser versions. The site relies on external download hosting via CNET and includes some unrelated partner links. Technically, the site uses standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with Google Analytics for tracking, but lacks modern security features such as HTTPS and DNSSEC. Privacy compliance is minimal, with only a basic privacy policy in PDF form and no cookie consent mechanism. No contact emails or phone numbers are provided, limiting user trust and support options.

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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  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 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';…

  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

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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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
48

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 · found on this site
  • 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 business operates in the technology sector with a focus on internet safety and parental control software. Its free service model targets concerned parents and families, positioning itself as a niche non-profit provider. The domain's long age supports credibility, but the registrant's corporate identity and offshore country raise questions about transparency. The lack of clear contact information and minimal marketing or social media presence suggest a small-scale operation. Partnerships with unrelated domains and the use of aftermarket name servers may indicate limited direct infrastructure investment. Revenue streams are unclear, likely relying on indirect methods or donations given the free service claim.

Security posture

The website's security posture is weak. There is no evidence of HTTPS enforcement, no DNSSEC, and no security headers detected. The use of Google Analytics without cookie consent raises privacy concerns. The domain is protected against unauthorized transfers but lacks other modern domain security features. No incident response or security policies are published. The absence of contact channels for security issues further reduces readiness. Overall, the site is vulnerable to interception and lacks compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL/TLS certificate to secure user connections.
  2. Add a cookie policy and consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations.
  3. Publish clear contact information including support and security incident contacts.
  4. Enable DNSSEC and add security headers to improve domain and site security.
  5. Develop and publish security and incident response policies to enhance trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Betempire Corporation
Description
Parental Control Bar is a free public service that helps concerned parents prevent their children from accessing adult-oriented websites by providing a simple toolbar that blocks explicit content online.
Key services
Parental control toolbar software, Internet content filtering, Child-Mode activation for safe browsing
Content quality
basic
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Google Analytics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
poor
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
40/100
Good practices seen
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited to prevent unauthorized transfers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website offers a free parental control toolbar targeting parents.
  2. Content is basic and somewhat outdated (mentions Windows XP, IE7/8).
  3. No HTTPS detected in provided data; security posture is weak.
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers found on site.
  5. Privacy policy exists but is a PDF and basic in nature.
  6. No cookie or terms of service policies found.
  7. External links include reputable download site (CNET) and some unrelated partners.
  8. Google Analytics is used without visible cookie consent mechanism.
  9. No social media or direct contact channels found.
  10. WHOIS data shows domain is old but registrant info is inconsistent with site claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a simple technology stack with static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It includes Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for tracking. The site lacks a CMS and appears to be manually maintained. Hosting details are unclear, with domain name servers pointing to aftermarket.pl, suggesting possible domain parking or resale. Performance is moderate but mobile optimization is poor, with no responsive design evident. SEO is basic with minimal meta tags and no structured data or Open Graph tags. Accessibility features are minimal. The site would benefit from modernization and improved 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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