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Security report for tilde.pink

Private by Design, LLC · Technology · United States

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The website tilde.pink is a niche, minimalist site focused on providing access via alternative internet protocols such as Gopher and Gemini. It is operated by Private by Design, LLC, a small US-based entity registered in 2019. The site content is minimal, primarily informational, and targets users interested in retro or alternative internet technologies. The business model appears to be hobbyist or community-focused with no evident commercial services or monetization. Technically, the site uses basic HTML and CSS with no advanced frameworks or CMS detected. Hosting is provided by Porkbun LLC, the domain registrar. The site performs well in terms of loading speed and basic mobile optimization but lacks SEO optimization and accessibility features. No analytics or tracking technologies are present, indicating a privacy-conscious approach. From a security perspective, the site lacks DNSSEC, security headers, and any formal privacy or cookie policies. The SSL configuration is basic but present. No forms or data collection mechanisms are implemented, reducing attack surface but also limiting user engagement. WHOIS data is consistent and legitimate with no privacy protection, which aligns with the site's transparent and minimal nature. Overall, the site is safe and suitable for general audiences but would benefit from improved security practices, privacy compliance, and richer content to enhance credibility and user experience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 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. 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 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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  • 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
85
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
40
Average
50
After the cap
49

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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

tilde.pink operates in a niche segment of the technology industry focused on alternative internet protocols. Its competitive advantage lies in catering to a specialized audience interested in Gopher and Gemini. The business model is non-commercial and likely hobbyist, with no evident revenue streams or partnerships. The target customer segment is technically savvy users or retro internet enthusiasts. Growth indicators are minimal due to the site's static nature. No partnerships or subsidiaries are identified. Strategic observations suggest potential to expand content and improve security and compliance to increase trust and engagement.

Security posture

The security maturity level of tilde.pink is basic. The site uses HTTPS but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which are recommended best practices. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, but the absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps, particularly with GDPR. Incident response readiness is not documented, and no security contact channels are provided. The security culture appears minimal, consistent with the site's hobbyist nature. Improvements in security headers, DNSSEC, and formal policies would enhance the security posture significantly.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish a privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism to improve compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Add clear contact information and incident response details to improve trust and readiness.
  5. Consider enhancing website content and SEO to improve user engagement and market presence.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Private by Design, LLC
Description
A website accessible only via Gopher and Gemini protocols, featuring minimal content and a niche technical focus.
Key services
Access via Gopher and Gemini protocols
Content quality
basic
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS
Performance
fast
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
poor

Security

Observed score
40/100

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
basic
Navigation
basic
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website content is minimal and focused on alternative internet protocols (Gopher and Gemini).
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found.
  3. No contact information or forms present.
  4. No security headers detected; DNSSEC not enabled.
  5. No analytics or tracking technologies detected.
  6. Website is accessible without WAF or blocking mechanisms.
  7. WHOIS data is consistent and domain is moderately aged.
  8. No advertising or marketing tools detected.
  9. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built with simple HTML and CSS without any detected CMS or JavaScript frameworks. Hosting is provided by the domain registrar Porkbun LLC. The site loads quickly and is minimally optimized for mobile devices. However, SEO optimization is poor due to lack of meta descriptions, Open Graph tags, or structured data. Accessibility features are basic, with no ARIA roles or landmarks detected. The technical infrastructure is stable but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security configurations.
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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