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Security report for retrosouls.net

RetroSouls · Other · N/a

High risk. 12 critical or high findings in Email security, Network security and 3 other checks.

Security score

39/100

Risk levelHigh

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

RetroSouls is a small indie game development team specializing in homebrew games for retro gaming platforms such as ZX Spectrum, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, MSX, NES/Famicom, Commodore 64, and PC. Their website serves as a hub for game announcements, downloads, and press materials, targeting retro gaming enthusiasts. The business model relies on digital distribution through platforms like Steam and itch.io, supplemented by community engagement and donations. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with a basic but functional design, moderate performance, and minimal mobile optimization. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled but lacks advanced security headers and formal privacy or cookie policies. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises some concerns about domain registration legitimacy, although the active website and external platform integrations support its authenticity. Overall, the site is moderately trustworthy but would benefit from improved compliance and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

12 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. 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

  3. 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';…

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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
52
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
39

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 company occupies a niche market in retro gaming homebrew development, leveraging popular distribution platforms to reach a dedicated audience. Their competitive advantage lies in specialized content for retro platforms and community-driven engagement. Revenue streams likely include game sales on Steam, donations via PayPal, and promotional partnerships. The target customer segment is retro gaming enthusiasts and indie game players. Growth indicators include recent game releases and active content updates. The partnership ecosystem includes Steam, itch.io, PayPal, and keymailer for influencer engagement. Strategic observations suggest opportunities to enhance trust and compliance through improved policies and security measures.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic security maturity level with HTTPS enforced, which is mandatory. However, it lacks important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options, which could mitigate common web attacks. No incident response or security contact information is provided, and there is no evidence of vulnerability disclosure or security certifications. The absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps, particularly with GDPR. The site does not appear to use analytics or tracking scripts, reducing privacy risks. Overall, the security posture is functional but could be significantly improved to reduce risk and enhance user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to harden the website.
  3. Establish and publish incident response and vulnerability disclosure contacts to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly update WordPress core and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain security.
  5. Introduce a cookie consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations and enhance user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
RetroSouls
Description
RetroSouls is a team producing homebrew games for retro gaming platforms such as ZX Spectrum, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, MSX, NES/Famicom, Commodore 64, and PC. They offer downloadable games, press kits, and additional materials, targeting retro gaming enthusiasts.
Key services
Development of homebrew games, Distribution via Steam, itch.io, and other platforms, Press and promotional materials
Content quality
good
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.4.7, PHP, JavaScript, CSS
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web, Steam, itch.io, YouTube
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Ad networks
Revive Adserver
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress-based site focused on retro homebrew games.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  3. Contact email submit@retrosouls.net is provided for key requests.
  4. No phone numbers or physical addresses found.
  5. Site uses HTTPS with no visible security headers.
  6. Advertising is done via Revive Adserver.
  7. No analytics or tracking scripts detected.
  8. WHOIS data is missing or domain not registered according to raw WHOIS output.
  9. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  10. Site navigation and content structure are clear and functional.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.4.7, utilizing standard web technologies such as PHP, JavaScript, and CSS. It integrates external platforms like Steam, itch.io, YouTube, and PayPal for content distribution and monetization. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected, but mobile optimization and accessibility features are basic and could be enhanced. The site lacks advanced SEO optimizations and modern security headers. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The technical infrastructure supports the business needs but shows room for modernization and security improvements to reduce technical debt and operational 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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