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Security report for toplist18.com

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Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

TopList18.com operates as a specialized adult content directory and review platform, offering curated listings of pornographic websites across numerous categories such as premium, amateur, fetish, VR, AI-generated content, and more. The site targets adult users seeking organized access to diverse adult entertainment sources. Its business model primarily relies on affiliate marketing and advertising revenue generated through referrals to external adult sites. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Google Fonts, and Font Awesome, with Cloudflare providing hosting and DNS services. The site is mobile-optimized with a clear navigation structure and SEO-friendly features such as JSON-LD structured data. Security-wise, the site benefits from HTTPS encryption and Cloudflare's protective infrastructure, but lacks explicit security policies, privacy and cookie policies, and incident response information, which are critical for compliance and user trust. Overall, the site is functional and professionally designed but requires improvements in privacy compliance and security transparency to enhance its risk posture and user confidence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

6 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 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
75
Security headers
35
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
67

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 holds a niche position in the adult entertainment industry as a comprehensive directory and review aggregator. Its competitive advantage lies in the extensive categorization and frequent updates of adult sites, appealing to a broad adult audience interested in various adult content genres. Revenue streams are likely derived from affiliate commissions and advertising partnerships with listed adult sites. The absence of explicit company information and contact details suggests a lean operational structure focused on content curation rather than direct service provision. The partnership ecosystem includes numerous external adult websites, but no direct business partnerships or subsidiaries are disclosed. Growth indicators include domain longevity since 2019 and continuous content updates. Strategic observations highlight the need for enhanced compliance and transparency to sustain market credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and Cloudflare integration providing baseline protection. However, the lack of published privacy policies, cookie consent mechanisms, terms of service, and incident response contacts indicates gaps in compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR. No explicit Content-Security-Policy headers or security.txt files were detected, which could expose the site to certain web-based attacks or reduce transparency for vulnerability reporting. The absence of exposed sensitive data is positive, but the site should implement stronger security best practices and compliance documentation to mitigate risks and improve user trust. Incident response readiness appears minimal due to missing contact channels for security issues.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with explicit GDPR compliance and consent mechanisms.
  2. Implement and enforce Content-Security-Policy headers to reduce risk of cross-site scripting and related attacks.
  3. Provide clear terms of service and incident response contact information, including security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security transparency.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct regular security audits to maintain a robust security posture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
TopList18 is a curated directory website listing adult and pornographic websites categorized by niche and type, including premium, amateur, fetish, VR, AI, and more. It provides links and reviews to various adult content sites.
Key services
Adult website directory, Porn site reviews, Affiliate referrals, Categorized adult content listings
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Google Fonts (Montserrat, Open Sans), Font Awesome, HS Mega Menu plugin, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Ahrefs Analytics
Frameworks
HS Mega Menu
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • No exposed emails or sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS and protection

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Ahrefs Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Ahrefs Analytics
Marketing tools
Google Fonts, Font Awesome
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an adult content directory with extensive categorized listings.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. No contact or company information disclosed on the site.
  4. Uses HTTPS and Cloudflare for security and performance.
  5. Includes affiliate links to many external adult sites.
  6. No WAF or blocking detected; content fully accessible.
  7. SEO and structured data implemented for search engines.
  8. Moderate use of tracking and analytics scripts.
  9. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and standard technology stack with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and popular libraries such as Font Awesome and Google Fonts. Cloudflare is used as the registrar and hosting provider, offering DNS and security services. The site includes structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO and uses Google Analytics and Ahrefs Analytics for traffic and SEO monitoring. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and clear navigation. However, there is room for improvement in accessibility and security header implementation. The site does not appear to use a traditional CMS, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Technical risks include missing security headers and lack of compliance documentation, which could impact business operations if regulatory scrutiny increases.
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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