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Security report for synurl.vip

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Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Synurl.vip is a newly launched URL shortening service that enables users to create short links and monetize them through advertising and referral bonuses. The platform targets Vietnamese-speaking users and offers features such as a user dashboard, detailed analytics, API access, and a referral program with a 20% lifetime bonus. The business model focuses on freemium services with revenue generated from user traffic and referrals. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap for responsive design, Google Fonts, Google reCAPTCHA for form security, and Google Tag Manager for analytics. The site is hosted with DNS services provided by NameCheap and uses HTTPS with a valid SSL configuration. Mobile optimization and user experience are good, though accessibility features are basic. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses reCAPTCHA on forms, but lacks DNSSEC and explicit security headers such as CSP or HSTS. No published security or incident response policies were found, and no company contact emails or phone numbers are provided, which limits direct communication channels. The domain is very new and privacy protected, which is typical for startups but requires monitoring for trustworthiness. Overall, Synurl.vip presents a functional and moderately secure platform with a clear business focus on URL monetization for Vietnamese users. Strategic improvements in security headers, incident response transparency, and contact information disclosure would enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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 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 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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  • Security score drift

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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
0
Security headers
50
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
57

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

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention synurl.vip, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
9
Employees
0
Customers
9
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
11%

1 subdomain affected

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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

Synurl.vip operates in the technology sector as a URL shortening and monetization service. Its competitive advantage lies in combining free URL shortening with earning potential through advertising and a referral program. The target market is primarily Vietnamese users seeking to monetize web traffic. The business model relies on user-generated traffic and referral commissions. The company is newly founded in 2024 and uses privacy protection for domain registration. There is no evidence of partnerships or subsidiaries. Growth indicators include a referral bonus program and API availability, which may attract developers and publishers. The website content is professionally presented and consistent with the brand, supporting a credible market presence.

Security posture

The security posture of Synurl.vip is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and reCAPTCHA is implemented on forms to prevent automated abuse. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security hardening. No incident response or security policy is published, and no dedicated security contact channels are provided. The domain is privacy protected, which is common but reduces transparency. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were detected in the content. The site would benefit from enhanced security controls and transparency to improve trust and compliance with data protection regulations.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Provide verified company contact emails and phone numbers to improve transparency and user trust.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to comply with best practices and improve user experience for all users.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
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Description
Synurl is a free URL shortening service that allows users to create short links and earn money from them. It offers features such as a dashboard, detailed statistics, referral bonuses, and API access.
Key services
URL shortening, Monetization of links, Referral program, API for link shortening, Detailed analytics
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Google Fonts (Be Vietnam Pro), Google reCAPTCHA, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
Bootstrap (navbar classes and responsive design)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA on forms
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
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
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is primarily in Vietnamese targeting Vietnamese users.
  3. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  4. No company contact emails or phone numbers found; only contact form available.
  5. No social media links detected.
  6. Use of Google reCAPTCHA and Google Tag Manager indicates basic security and analytics integration.
  7. Domain is very new (created June 2024) with privacy protection enabled.
  8. No DNSSEC enabled which is a minor security gap.
  9. Cookie consent banner present and functional.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap framework, Google Fonts, and Google reCAPTCHA. It is hosted with DNS services from NameCheap and uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected. The site is mobile optimized and has basic accessibility features. SEO optimization is basic with minimal meta tags and no structured data like JSON-LD or Open Graph tags detected. The site uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking. There is no CMS detected, suggesting a custom or static site build. Technical risks include lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers, which could be addressed to improve security posture.
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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