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Security report for plutostud.io

Pluto Studio · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Pluto Studio is a small business specializing in subscription-based website design and management services. Their unique business model eliminates design fees and upfront deposits, offering free website design with ongoing updates and management for a monthly fee. The company targets small businesses seeking affordable and managed web solutions, positioning itself as a cost-effective alternative to traditional agencies. Technically, the website is built on the Squarespace platform, leveraging modern web technologies and third-party analytics tools like Microsoft Clarity and Google Tag Manager. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and employs HTTPS with HSTS for secure communications. However, the absence of explicit privacy policy and terms of service pages, as well as lack of direct contact information, slightly detracts from the overall privacy compliance and business credibility. WHOIS data is unavailable due to privacy protection, which is common for small businesses and does not raise immediate concerns. Overall, Pluto Studio presents a professional and trustworthy online presence with room for improvement in transparency and compliance documentation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

2 findings 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 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';…

  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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  • Security headers
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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
62
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
75

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention plutostud.io, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

Pluto Studio operates in the technology sector, focusing on web design services for small businesses. Its subscription model provides a steady revenue stream through monthly memberships, including unlimited website updates and management. The company differentiates itself by removing traditional design fees and deposits, appealing to budget-conscious clients. The website content clearly communicates this value proposition and includes an FAQ section addressing common customer questions. The lack of visible contact details and formal policies suggests a lean operation or early-stage business. The use of Squarespace indicates reliance on a managed platform, reducing infrastructure overhead. No partnerships or subsidiaries were identified. Marketing efforts include basic tracking and cookie consent mechanisms, aligning with standard small business practices.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and HSTS enabled, ensuring encrypted and secure connections. Security headers are present, and no sensitive data or vulnerabilities were detected in the accessible content. The cookie consent banner indicates awareness of privacy regulations, though the absence of a detailed privacy policy and security incident contact points to gaps in compliance and incident response readiness. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information was found. The use of third-party analytics is standard but should be accompanied by clear data retention and privacy policies. Overall, the site is secure for visitors but could enhance transparency and preparedness for security incidents.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy detailing data collection, usage, and GDPR compliance.
  2. Add terms of service to clarify user rights and business obligations.
  3. Provide clear contact information, including a dedicated security or abuse email address.
  4. Implement a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Pluto Studio
Description
Pluto Studio offers website design services with a unique business model: no design fees, hourly rates, or deposits. They build websites for free and provide ongoing management and updates for a monthly membership fee. The service targets small businesses seeking affordable, managed website solutions with a promise to launch sites in 30 days or less.
Key services
Free website design, Unlimited website updates, Website management, Monthly membership subscription
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace CMS, JavaScript, Typekit fonts, Microsoft Clarity analytics
Platforms
Squarespace
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • HSTS enabled
  • Cookie consent banner present

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Microsoft Clarity
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges
  2. Content is focused on a subscription-based web design service for small businesses
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found
  4. Cookie consent banner is implemented with opt-in mechanism
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers visible on homepage
  6. Uses Squarespace platform with standard third-party scripts
  7. Security headers and HTTPS are properly configured
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content
  9. WHOIS data is not publicly available, likely due to privacy protection
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Squarespace platform, utilizing modern web standards and technologies such as JavaScript, Typekit fonts, and third-party analytics scripts. The site loads with moderate performance and is mobile-optimized with responsive design. SEO basics are implemented via meta tags and Open Graph data, though content descriptions are minimal. Accessibility is basic but present. The hosting and CMS provider is Squarespace, which offers managed infrastructure and security features. No deprecated or vulnerable libraries were detected. The site uses cookie consent mechanisms aligned with privacy best practices. Overall, the technical implementation is solid for a small business website but could benefit from enhanced SEO content and accessibility improvements.
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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