Sister-Sites.co.uk operates as a UK-focused affiliate and review platform specializing in online gambling sister sites, including casinos, bingo, and betting websites. The site positions itself as a trusted independent authority providing detailed operator information, license status, player feedback, and exclusive bonuses. It targets UK gambling players seeking reliable information about related gambling sites under the same operators. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern frontend technologies such as Tailwind CSS and integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for user tracking and performance insights. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible with good SEO practices. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and implements standard security headers, but lacks explicit published security policies or incident response details. The WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable due to domain naming rules violation, which raises questions about domain registration legitimacy, though the website content and trust signals indicate a legitimate business. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence with room for improvement in transparency and security disclosures.
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NIS2 and GDPR posture
GDPR outside view
73/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7
NIS2 Art. 21(2)
a(a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
b(b) Incident handling: One indicator
c(c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
d(d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
e(e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
f(f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
g(g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
h(h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
i(i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
j(j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside
Partly checked
One indicator
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
7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.
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
High
No SPF record found
SPF helps prevent email spoofing
What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"
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"
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DNS records
SPF, DKIM and DMARC
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GDPR and NIS2 posture
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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
65
Security headers
15
Email security
40
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
59
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
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 sister-sites.co.uk, from OffSeq Breach.
No leaked records found
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Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.
Business context
Business profile
The website holds a strong market position as a leading UK independent review platform for sister gambling sites, leveraging partnerships with major operators like Broadway Gaming and Skill On Net. Its business model is affiliate-driven, generating revenue through referrals and exclusive bonuses. The target audience is adult UK gamblers seeking trustworthy information on gambling operators and related sites. The platform's content strategy includes expert reviews, player feedback, and comprehensive listings, which enhance user engagement and trust. The presence of DMCA protection and UK Gambling Commission regulation badges further supports credibility. However, the lack of direct company contact details and incomplete WHOIS data may impact perceived transparency. The site’s partnership ecosystem is well-defined with key gambling operators, supporting its affiliate marketing approach.
Security posture
The website maintains a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing risks of common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and preparedness perception. No direct security contact channels were found, which could hinder timely incident reporting. The use of third-party scripts like Google Analytics and hCaptcha introduces typical tracking and bot mitigation mechanisms but requires ongoing monitoring for vulnerabilities. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing formal security documentation and establishing clear incident response contacts.
Recommendations
Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information on the website to improve transparency and user trust.
Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
Provide direct company contact emails and phone numbers for customer support and security incident reporting.
Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Enhance GDPR compliance disclosures, including data retention policies and data protection officer contact details.
Site observations
Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.
Business
Company
Sister Sites
Description
Sister-Sites.co.uk is the UK's leading independent authority for trusted reviews of sister sites. We provide accurate information for all online casinos, bingo, and betting sites of regulated operators in the United Kingdom.
Key services
Listing and reviewing online casinos, Listing and reviewing bingo sites, Listing and reviewing betting sites, Providing operator and license information, Publishing player feedback and expert reviews, Offering exclusive bonuses
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent
Technology
Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, hCaptcha, Tailwind CSS, WordPress CMS
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good
Security
Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
HTTPS enforced
Use of security headers
No exposed sensitive data in HTML
Secure forms with CSRF protection implied
Analytics and tracking
Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic
Advertising
Transparency
basic
Site quality
Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high
Key observations
Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected
Focuses on UK online gambling sister sites with detailed reviews and bonuses
Uses modern web technologies and analytics tools
Includes cookie consent and privacy policy consistent with GDPR
No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found, only contact form
WHOIS data unavailable due to domain naming error
No explicit security policy or incident response information published
Content is adult-oriented due to gambling but no explicit adult content
Good SEO and accessibility practices observed
Technical notes
Notes
The website is built on WordPress CMS, utilizing Tailwind CSS for styling and integrating Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking. It employs hCaptcha for bot mitigation. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility features, with semantic HTML and ARIA roles implied. Performance is moderate, with some scope for optimization. SEO is well addressed through meta tags, Open Graph, and structured JSON-LD data. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. The site uses modern JavaScript and CSS techniques, but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced caching strategies. Technical risks are low but depend on maintaining third-party script security and timely updates.
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.
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