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Security report for purevpn.com

PureVPN · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PureVPN is a leading VPN service provider offering secure, reliable, and fast VPN solutions with a large global network of over 6,000 encrypted servers and 300,000 anonymous IPs. The company targets general internet users seeking privacy and unrestricted internet access through subscription-based services. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and SEO-friendly, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the site leverages WordPress CMS with modern performance and security practices, including HTTPS enforcement and security headers. However, the absence of WHOIS data limits domain trust assessment. Security posture is strong with no visible vulnerabilities, but explicit security policies and incident response details are lacking. Overall, PureVPN demonstrates a high level of professionalism and trustworthiness, with recommendations to enhance transparency around security and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

5 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 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';…

  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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  • 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
75
Security headers
35
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
72

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

PureVPN operates in the technology sector, specifically in cybersecurity and privacy services. Its business model is subscription-based, targeting a broad audience concerned with online privacy and security. The company maintains a strong market position with a large server network and extensive IP address pool. Marketing efforts include multiple tracking pixels and ad networks, indicating active customer acquisition strategies. The brand is consistent and supported by social media channels. Lack of WHOIS data is a minor concern but does not detract significantly from the company's apparent legitimacy. No subsidiaries or parent company information is evident.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and implements key security headers, indicating good baseline security hygiene. Use of error tracking tools like Rollbar suggests proactive monitoring. However, the absence of published security policies, incident response plans, and vulnerability disclosure programs indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The security score is strong but could be enhanced by publishing formal security documentation and contact channels for security incidents.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  2. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide contact information for a Data Protection Officer or security team to enhance compliance and communication.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking pixels to minimize security risks.
  5. Enhance data retention and privacy disclosures to align with GDPR and other regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PureVPN
Description
PureVPN leads the industry with its massive network of more than 6,000 encrypted VPN servers, around 300,000 anonymous IPs. It offers secure, reliable, and fast VPN services.
Key services
VPN service, Encrypted VPN servers, Anonymous IP addresses
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, jQuery, WP Rocket, Rollbar (error tracking), Google Tag Manager, TikTok Pixel, Facebook Pixel, Bing Ads
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers
  • Use of error tracking (Rollbar)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity, TikTok Analytics, Facebook Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Rollbar
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Comprehensive SEO and metadata implementation.
  3. Multiple tracking and advertising pixels present indicating marketing focus.
  4. No WHOIS data available from provided raw output, limiting domain trust analysis.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies found on main page.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and appear comprehensive.
  7. No signs of adult or inappropriate content.
  8. No WAF or blocking detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Yoast SEO for optimization and WP Rocket for performance. It uses modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Microsoft Clarity, TikTok Pixel, Facebook Pixel, and Rollbar for error tracking. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is fast with preloading and lazy loading techniques. No hosting provider details were identified from the content. Overall, the technical implementation is robust and supports a professional user experience.
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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