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Security report for publish0x.com

Publish0x · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Publish0x is a cryptocurrency-focused content platform that enables both authors and readers to earn cryptocurrency rewards. It occupies a niche market position by combining blogging with crypto incentives, targeting crypto enthusiasts and content creators. The platform offers a crypto-agnostic model, allowing users to earn various cryptocurrencies through publishing and engaging with quality content. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Bootstrap, Vue.js, jQuery, and integrates Google Analytics and reCAPTCHA for security and analytics. The site is well-optimized for mobile and SEO, with good performance and accessibility features. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, CSRF tokens, and security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly available. The absence of WHOIS domain registration data is a concern for transparency but does not detract significantly from the site's legitimacy given its professional presentation and active social media presence. Overall, Publish0x presents a credible and functional platform with room for improvement in transparency and security disclosures.

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

4 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. 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
75
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
71

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

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention publish0x.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
29,821
Employees
0
Customers
29,821
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
10%

12 subdomains affected

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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

Publish0x operates in the technology, finance, and media sectors, focusing on cryptocurrency content creation and consumption. Its dual earning model differentiates it from traditional blogging platforms, attracting a specialized audience of crypto users. The business model likely generates revenue through advertising partnerships and possibly affiliate marketing, as indicated by the presence of multiple ad networks. The platform's growth is supported by active social media channels and a clear value proposition for content creators and readers. However, the lack of explicit company contact information and domain registration transparency may pose challenges for trust-building with new users. Strategic partnerships and clear compliance with privacy regulations enhance its market credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, integration of Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate automated abuse, and presence of CSRF tokens to protect user sessions. Security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Referrer-Policy are implemented, enhancing protection against common web vulnerabilities. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and user confidence in security incident handling. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The platform should consider publishing a security.txt file and providing clear channels for security incident reporting to improve its security culture and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a security.txt file and vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting.
  2. Provide explicit security and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Increase transparency around domain registration and company contact details to build trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Publish0x
Description
Earn Crypto for Publishing AND for Reading or Watching quality stuff! Publish0x is a Crypto agnostic platform where both authors and readers earn in Crypto.
Key services
Crypto blogging platform, Crypto rewards for publishing content, Crypto rewards for reading and watching content
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Google reCAPTCHA, FontAwesome, WebFont Loader, Vue.js (implied by vue-advanced-cropper styles), Google Analytics (gtag.js), Coinzilla Ads, Web3Ads
Frameworks
Bootstrap, Vue.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA integration
  • CSRF token present in meta tag
  • Secure cookie handling implied

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Coinzilla, ADX, A-Ads
Tracking pixels
Coinzilla, CT Engine
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Strong focus on cryptocurrency content with a unique dual earning model for authors and readers.
  3. Good use of modern web technologies and security best practices.
  4. Privacy and terms pages are present and comprehensive.
  5. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on the site.
  6. Advertising is present but uses reputable networks and is not intrusive.
  7. No explicit or adult content detected; suitable for general audiences.
  8. WHOIS data is missing, which is a concern for domain transparency.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a modern technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, Vue.js components for interactive UI elements, and jQuery for legacy support. It leverages Google Fonts and FontAwesome for consistent styling and iconography. Analytics and tracking are implemented via Google Analytics and third-party ad networks such as Coinzilla and ADX. The site loads asynchronously loaded scripts to optimize performance and uses lazy loading for images to improve page speed. While the hosting provider is not explicitly identified, the use of CDN domains and Google services suggests a robust infrastructure. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and reduce reliance on multiple third-party scripts to minimize technical debt and security risks.
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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