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Security report for skipcut.com

SkipCut Team · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SkipCut is a small technology-focused web service offering a free, ad-free YouTube player that works across multiple devices without requiring installation or login. It targets users seeking a clean, distraction-free YouTube viewing experience with features like SponsorBlock integration, playlist support, background audio playback, and dark mode. The business model relies on ethical partnerships, affiliate links, and community donations to sustain operations. Technically, SkipCut leverages modern web technologies including the official YouTube iframe API, Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager, and Cloudflare DNS hosting. The site is well optimized for mobile and desktop with excellent SEO and accessibility features. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protection, but lacks visible security headers and formal security policies. Privacy compliance is limited due to absence of explicit privacy and cookie policies. WHOIS data shows some inconsistencies in domain creation date, which may be a data error but slightly impacts trust. Overall, SkipCut presents a professional, user-friendly service with strong technical foundations but would benefit from enhanced privacy and security documentation.

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 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 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

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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
30
Email security
75
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
65

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

SkipCut occupies a niche market as a free alternative to YouTube Premium and browser ad blockers, offering unique features such as SponsorBlock integration and playlist caching. Its revenue streams include affiliate commissions and community donations via BuyMeACoffee. The target audience includes tech-savvy users who want ad-free YouTube without installing apps or extensions. The company maintains transparency about affiliate links and data privacy, enhancing trust. The partnership ecosystem includes donation platforms and Telegram for community engagement. Growth indicators include positive user ratings and multiple features planned for future releases. The business operates independently without parent or subsidiary companies. Strategic observations suggest focusing on formalizing privacy and security policies to improve compliance and user trust.

Security posture

SkipCut demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. The use of HTTPS and clientTransferProhibited domain status are positive indicators. The site avoids collecting personal data and does not require user accounts, reducing attack surface. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security is a gap. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, limiting transparency in security management. The WHOIS data inconsistency in domain creation date is a minor concern but likely a data error. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the service type but could be improved with formal policies and enhanced technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy to improve privacy compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Provide clear incident response and vulnerability disclosure contacts to demonstrate security readiness.
  4. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and trustworthiness.
  5. Add terms of service and data protection officer contact information if applicable to strengthen legal compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SkipCut Team
Description
SkipCut lets you skip ads and Watch YouTube ad-free on any device — no install, no login. Works on iPhone, iPad, Chrome, FireFox, Safari, smartwatches, with background play support.
Key services
Ad-free YouTube viewing, Background audio playback, Playlist support, SponsorBlock integration, Dark mode, Download and sharing of videos
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
YouTube iframe API, SponsorBlock integration, Font Awesome, Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager, Ybug feedback widget, Cloudflare DNS
Platforms
Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge), iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of clientTransferProhibited domain status
  • No personal data tracking
  • No account or installation required reducing attack surface

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Microsoft Clarity, Ybug feedback widget
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website provides a free ad-free YouTube player service with no login or installation required
  2. Strong focus on privacy and user experience with local storage for history
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie policy found on site
  4. Uses official YouTube embed player and complies with YouTube guidelines
  5. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided
  6. Multiple external scripts for analytics and feedback
  7. Ethical affiliate links and sponsor rotation implemented
  8. Mobile optimized with dark mode and background playback support
  9. No visible security headers in provided data
  10. Domain WHOIS data inconsistent with website content dates
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and performant technology stack including YouTube iframe API, SponsorBlock integration, and analytics tools like Microsoft Clarity and Google Tag Manager. Hosting is provided by HOSTINGER with Cloudflare DNS, ensuring reliable infrastructure. The site is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices with features like dark mode and background playback. SEO is well implemented with comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph, Twitter cards, and JSON-LD structured data. The site uses asynchronous loading for scripts and preconnect hints for performance. No CMS is detected, indicating a custom or static site. Technical risks include lack of security headers and minor WHOIS data inconsistencies. Overall, the technical implementation is strong with opportunities for security hardening.
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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