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Security report for shlomifish.org

Shlomi Fish · Technology · Israel

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Shlomi Fish’s website is a personal homepage showcasing a wide range of content including humor, essays, open source software, puzzles, and art. The site targets a general audience interested in geek culture, software development, and creative writing. It is a niche personal site with a consistent brand and good content quality. Technically, the site uses modern XHTML5 standards, CSS, and JavaScript with a Template Toolkit framework. It is mobile-optimized and accessible, though performance is moderate. Security posture is decent with HTTPS enabled but lacks advanced security headers and formal policies. The WHOIS data is malformed, limiting domain trust assessment. Overall, the site is trustworthy and safe but would benefit from improved privacy compliance and security best practices.

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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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
68
Average
46

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention shlomifish.org, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

The website operates as a personal publishing platform for Shlomi Fish, an Israeli software developer and writer. It does not appear to be a commercial business but rather a content hub for personal projects and writings. The business model is content sharing and open source software distribution. The site has a loyal niche audience interested in technology, humor, and philosophy. There are no signs of monetization through ads or affiliate programs. The site maintains active content updates and integrates with external platforms like LiveJournal and GitHub, indicating a connected ecosystem. The lack of formal business registration or contact details suggests it is an individual endeavor rather than a corporate entity.

Security posture

The site uses HTTPS, which is a fundamental security measure. However, it lacks visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and others that enhance protection against common web attacks. There is no evidence of a security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. No forms on the main page reduce risk of data exposure, but the absence of privacy and cookie policies is a compliance gap. The malformed WHOIS data reduces transparency and trust. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved with standard best practices and compliance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Add standard security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance site security.
  3. Publish a security.txt file and vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Improve WHOIS data transparency by ensuring accurate domain registration information is available.
  5. Regularly audit and update technical stack and security measures to maintain a strong security posture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Shlomi Fish
Description
Personal website of Shlomi Fish, an Israeli writer and professional software developer offering stories, essays, presentations, open source software, puzzles, art, and many curated links.
Key services
Humorous writings and stories, Technical presentations and tutorials, Open source software links and projects, Puzzles and riddles, Philosophical and political essays
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
XHTML5, CSS, JavaScript
Frameworks
Template Toolkit
Platforms
LiveJournal (for RSS/Atom feeds)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a personal homepage with extensive content on humor, essays, software, and puzzles.
  2. No privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. No visible forms collecting personal data on the main page; contact info is provided on a dedicated page.
  4. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable or malformed, limiting domain trust analysis.
  6. Site uses HTTPS and modern XHTML5 standards with responsive design.
  7. No advertising or tracking scripts detected.
  8. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using XHTML5 with CSS and JavaScript, leveraging the Template Toolkit framework for templating. It integrates RSS and Atom feeds from LiveJournal and hosts content on its own domain. The site is mobile-responsive and accessible with a clear navigation structure. Performance is moderate, likely due to the extensive content and older design style. No CMS detected, indicating a custom or static site approach. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The site does not use common advertising or tracking technologies, enhancing privacy. Technical debt appears low but modernization opportunities exist in security headers and privacy compliance.
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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