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Security report for sportsbet.com

SportsBet.com · Media · N/a

Medium risk. 9 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SportsBet.com is an established online platform providing information, tips, and live odds related to sports betting, horseracing, and online casino games. The site operates primarily as an affiliate marketing business, directing users to betting platforms such as bet365. The website is well-structured, with good content quality and clear navigation, targeting adult sports bettors and gambling enthusiasts. Technical infrastructure includes modern libraries and frameworks like jQuery, Bootstrap, and Google Tag Manager, supporting a responsive and moderately performant user experience. Security posture is adequate but could be improved with enhanced security headers and explicit policies. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain introduces some uncertainty regarding domain legitimacy, though the site's content and affiliate relationships lend credibility. Privacy compliance is basic, with cookie consent implemented but limited GDPR indicators. Overall, the site is professional and trustworthy within its niche but would benefit from improved transparency and security documentation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

9 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. 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 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

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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
77
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
60

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

The website positions itself as a key information source in the sports betting affiliate market, leveraging partnerships with major betting operators like bet365. Its business model focuses on providing betting tips, live odds, and related content to attract and retain users, monetizing through affiliate commissions. The target audience is adult gamblers interested in sports and horseracing betting. The site demonstrates consistent branding and content relevance, with a medium-sized operation likely supported by a dedicated content and technical team. Growth potential exists through expanded content offerings and enhanced user engagement. The partnership ecosystem is centered on reputable betting platforms, enhancing trust and revenue opportunities. However, the lack of direct contact information and company registration details may limit business transparency.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and includes cookie consent mechanisms, indicating baseline security awareness. However, no explicit security headers were detected, and there is no visible security or incident response policy, which are important for protecting users and demonstrating compliance. The site does not expose sensitive data or use vulnerable libraries based on the provided content. The absence of WHOIS data and registrant information is a concern for domain legitimacy and trust. Overall, the security maturity is moderate, with room for improvement in policy transparency, header implementation, and incident response readiness. Compliance with GDPR and other regulations appears minimal, with only basic privacy and cookie policies present.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish clear terms of service, security policy, and incident response information to enhance transparency and user trust.
  3. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration details to ensure domain legitimacy and improve trustworthiness.
  4. Enhance privacy compliance by expanding GDPR-related disclosures and data protection officer contact information.
  5. Improve accessibility features and conduct regular security audits to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SportsBet.com
Description
SportsBet.com is a website that provides valuable information and useful tips about placing sports bets online. SportsBet.com also offers horseracing tips, and free online casino and poker games.
Key services
sports betting tips, live odds, horseracing tips, blog content on sports betting, affiliate links to betting platforms (e.g., bet365)
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Moment.js, Bootstrap, Google Fonts, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by canonical and external links)
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No visible exposed sensitive data

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
bet365 affiliates
Tracking pixels
Facebook SDK, Twitter widgets
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and live odds data.
  2. No WHOIS data available, which is unusual for a commercial domain.
  3. Strong affiliate marketing focus with bet365 links.
  4. No direct contact information or company registration details found.
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policy present but basic.
  6. No terms of service or security policy pages detected.
  7. No visible forms collecting personal data on main pages.
  8. Good SEO and social media integration.
  9. Content is gambling-related and clearly marked for adults 18+.
  10. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and widely supported technology stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, and Moment.js, ensuring compatibility and responsiveness across devices. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and marketing tracking, integrated with Facebook and Twitter widgets for social engagement. The site loads external fonts from Google Fonts and uses asynchronous script loading to optimize performance. The HTML structure is valid and SEO-friendly with appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. However, there is no detected CMS or hosting provider information. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, especially in accessibility and security header implementation. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and clear navigation.
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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