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Security report for rcast.net

RCAST.NET · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

RCAST.NET is a specialized internet radio hosting provider offering a range of streaming services including SHOUTcast and Icecast hosting, AutoDJ streaming, and customizable HTML5 radio players. The company targets internet radio broadcasters seeking reliable, secure, and affordable streaming solutions. Their market position is that of a niche provider with competitive pricing and a feature-rich platform. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as Bootstrap, jQuery, and FontAwesome, and integrates analytics and live chat tools, indicating a mature digital presence. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and anti-DDoS protection claimed, though some security headers are missing and no explicit security policy or incident response contacts are provided. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy, but the absence of WHOIS data for the domain introduces some uncertainty regarding domain legitimacy. Strategic recommendations include improving security header implementation, publishing a security policy, and clarifying domain registration details to enhance trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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 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';…

  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

  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
30
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
70

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

RCAST.NET operates a subscription-based business model focused on internet radio hosting and streaming. Their offerings include multiple pricing tiers for live streaming, free and premium HTML5 radio players, and dedicated servers. The company leverages affiliate marketing through Amazon monetization on premium players. Their target customers range from hobbyist broadcasters to professional radio stations worldwide. The presence of subdomains for radio directories and analytics suggests an ecosystem approach to service delivery. The company emphasizes instant server setup, 24/7 support, and reliable infrastructure with SSD and cloud technology. Growth indicators include active social media engagement and continuous feature enhancements. However, the lack of publicly available company registration or contact details may limit business credibility in some markets.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to strong security posture with HTTPS enforced site-wide and anti-DDoS protection advertised. The login form includes a CSRF token, indicating awareness of common web security practices. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security robustness. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, and no dedicated security contact emails are found. The use of third-party scripts like Google Analytics and Tawk.to live chat introduces potential risk vectors that require regular auditing. The missing WHOIS data for the domain raises concerns about domain registration transparency, which is a critical trust factor. Overall, while the site is secure enough for its business purpose, there is room for improvement in security best practices and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Clarify domain registration details and ensure WHOIS data is publicly available or justified by privacy protection policies.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and provide more detailed contact information including verified company emails and phone numbers.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
RCAST.NET
Description
RCAST.NET provides internet radio hosting services including SHOUTcast and Icecast streaming, HTML5 radio players, AutoDJ streaming, dedicated servers, and customizable widgets for websites and Facebook pages. They offer reliable, secure, and affordable streaming solutions with 24/7 support.
Key services
Live internet radio hosting, AutoDJ streaming, HTML5 radio players and widgets, Dedicated servers, Free and premium radio player widgets
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, FontAwesome, Google Analytics, Tawk.to live chat, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Anti-DDoS protection mentioned
  • Secure login form with CSRF token

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Tawk.to live chat
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Professional internet radio hosting service with multiple plans and free widgets
  2. Comprehensive HTML5 player offerings with customization
  3. Active social media presence on Twitter and Facebook
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policy implemented
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed
  7. Login form uses CSRF token indicating some security awareness
  8. WHOIS data missing, which is a concern for domain legitimacy verification
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for interactivity, and FontAwesome for icons. It integrates Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for tracking and Tawk.to for live chat support. The site is mobile optimized with responsive layouts and uses HTTPS with SSL certificates for secure communication. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected, though some optimization opportunities exist. The absence of a CMS suggests a custom or lightweight platform. The site structure is clear with well-organized navigation and multiple service offerings. Technical risks include missing security headers and reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing maintenance to avoid vulnerabilities.
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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