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Security report for shardlab.com

ShardLab · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ShardLab is a Web3-focused innovation lab and venture capital incubator operating under the parent company Hashed, a leading Web3 venture capital firm. The website positions ShardLab as a moonshot lab dedicated to advancing Web3 technologies and startups. The business targets blockchain developers, startups, and investors interested in the Web3 ecosystem. The company was founded in 2020 and maintains a professional online presence with consistent branding and a clear focus on technology and venture capital services. Technically, the website is built using Framer, a modern web design platform, and is hosted with GoDaddy. It employs HTTPS and basic security best practices but lacks advanced DNS security features such as DNSSEC. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well with good SEO and accessibility basics. Security posture is adequate with domain locks and HTTPS but lacks published security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies or consent mechanisms. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professional but could improve transparency and compliance. No WAF or blocking mechanisms were detected, and the content is safe for general audiences.

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

8 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

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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
57
Security headers
40
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
63

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

ShardLab operates in the technology sector, specifically focusing on Web3 and blockchain innovation. As a subsidiary of Hashed, it benefits from established venture capital backing and market positioning. The business model revolves around incubating and investing in Web3 startups, providing both capital and innovation resources. The target market includes blockchain developers, startups, and investors seeking cutting-edge Web3 solutions. The website reflects a small but focused organization with a clear niche. The partnership with Hashed enhances credibility and market reach. No direct revenue streams or detailed financial data are disclosed on the site. The company appears to be in growth mode, leveraging digital presence to attract innovative projects and partners.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and domain registration includes multiple EPP status locks to prevent unauthorized changes. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended security enhancement. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy is published, limiting transparency for security researchers. No contact information for incident response or security inquiries is provided. The site uses minimal external scripts limited to Framer's event tracking, reducing attack surface. No known vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Privacy and cookie policies are absent, indicating compliance gaps with GDPR and similar regulations. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a marketing site but should be improved with formal policies and DNS security.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with user consent mechanisms to improve GDPR compliance.
  3. Add clear contact information including security incident response contacts and a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  4. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program to encourage responsible security research and improve trust.
  5. Regularly review and update security headers and perform security audits to maintain a strong security posture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ShardLab
Description
The Web3 Moonshot Lab of Hashed, the leading Web3 Venture Capital
Key services
Web3 project incubation, Venture capital investment, Innovation lab services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Framer (website builder), Google Fonts, HTTPS
Frameworks
Framer
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited and other EPP locks

Analytics and tracking

Services
Framer events
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Framer events script
Marketing tools
Framer analytics/events
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed using Framer
  2. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly listed
  4. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information present
  5. Domain is well-registered and locked with GoDaddy
  6. Content is focused on Web3 venture capital and incubation
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content
  8. Minimal external tracking limited to Framer events
  9. No WAF or blocking detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Framer, a modern web design and hosting platform, which provides a clean and responsive design. The tech stack includes Google Fonts and Framer's own event tracking scripts. Hosting appears to be via GoDaddy, as indicated by the registrar and nameservers. The site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration but lacks DNSSEC. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected in the HTML or CSS. Accessibility is basic but functional. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. The site does not include complex backend technologies or CMS beyond Framer. There is room for technical improvements in security and privacy compliance, but overall the infrastructure supports the business needs effectively.
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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