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Security report for us.org

.US.ORG · Non-profit · United States

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and Website hygiene.

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

The website us.org operates as a domain registry platform specializing in the .US.ORG domain, targeting U.S.-focused organizations such as nonprofits, charities, businesses, and advocacy groups. It positions itself as an unrestricted alternative to the .us domain with added trust from the .org association. The site offers domain search and registration services, supported by a clean, professional design and clear navigation. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, jQuery, and Bootstrap Grid, ensuring moderate performance and good mobile optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no exposed sensitive data, though it lacks some advanced security headers and a vulnerability disclosure policy. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism despite tracking scripts. Contact and abuse reporting information is clearly provided, with partnership support from Gen.xyz. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professionally maintained, suitable for its niche market.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
85/ 100 · Low
GDPR outside view
75/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
9of 9

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

The NIS2 figure counts only evidence anyone can see from the internet. 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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      Tracking cookies set without a consent banner

      Observed on the first page load as a new visitor, before any consent choice; Guard does not click the banner. The site set 5 analytics or marketing cookies: Google Analytics (_gid, _gat_UA-263776482-8, _ga_PZ7W4HK7M7, _ga). No consent banner or consent platform was detected (Guard scans from the EU, so EU-only banners would have been shown).

      What to do: Load analytics and marketing tags only after the visitor opts in, using a consent banner that offers accept and reject with equal prominence.

  2. Website hygiene

    Outdated scripts and CMS versions are how most small-business sites get compromised; a security.txt file tells researchers where to report what they find.

    • High

      Outdated JavaScript library with known vulnerabilities

      underscore.js 1.8.3 (detected in the page) has 2 published vulnerabilities: CVE-2021-23358, GHSA-cf4h-3jhx-xvhq, CVE-2026-27601, GHSA-qpx9-hpmf-5gmw.

      What to do: Upgrade underscore.js to 1.13.8 or later and retest the pages that use it.

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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
97
Security headers
53
Email security
94
DNS health
98
Network security
100
Website hygiene
75
GDPR outside view
75
Average
85

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.
  • Accessibility: Accessibility is a separate readout from security, so it is reported but not scored. 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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention us.org, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
8,921
Employees
13
Customers
8,602
Third parties
306
Weak passwords
17%

Latest record dated 2026-05-25 · 339 subdomains affected

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  • –mail.53.us.org2026-05-25
  • –abc.us.org2025-09-19
  • –abc.us.org2025-08-31
  • –abc.us.org2025-08-27
  • –abc.us.org2025-08-11

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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

US.ORG occupies a niche market as a domain registry offering a unique domain extension that blends the trust of .ORG with American identity, targeting a broad spectrum of U.S.-focused organizations. Its competitive advantage lies in unrestricted access without geographic limitations, appealing to nonprofits, businesses, and advocacy groups. The business model centers on domain sales and registration services, with revenue likely derived from domain registrations and renewals. The partnership with Gen.xyz for support services indicates a strategic alliance enhancing operational capabilities. The website's clear messaging, professional content, and targeted audience focus suggest a well-defined market position with growth potential in the nonprofit and U.S.-centric domain space.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The use of Google Tag Manager and Analytics is standard but introduces moderate user tracking without explicit cookie consent, indicating a compliance gap. The absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security represents an area for improvement. Incident response is facilitated through a clear abuse reporting channel managed by Gen.xyz, enhancing trust and responsiveness. No vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were detected in the content or WHOIS data. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from enhanced header policies and formal vulnerability disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting and improve security posture.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards for broader user inclusivity.
  5. Consider publishing a dedicated security policy page outlining frameworks and incident response procedures to build user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
.US.ORG
Description
Provides an unrestricted domain space combining .ORG trust with American relevance, ideal for U.S.-focused organizations including nonprofits, businesses, and community initiatives.
Key services
Domain registration for .US.ORG domains, Domain search and availability checking, Abuse handling and customer support via Gen.xyz
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, jQuery 3.5.1, Underscore.js, Bootstrap Grid CSS, Modernizr
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager for script management

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website provides a clear and focused service offering .US.ORG domain registrations.
  2. Content is well-structured with clear navigation and calls to action.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
  4. Contact and abuse reporting mechanisms are clearly stated.
  5. No cookie consent mechanism present despite use of tracking scripts.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and lightweight technology stack including jQuery 3.5.1, Underscore.js, Bootstrap Grid CSS, and Modernizr for feature detection. Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics are integrated for marketing and analytics purposes. The site is built with valid HTML5 and CSS, with responsive design elements ensuring good mobile usability. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. There is no evidence of a CMS, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Technical risks include the absence of advanced security headers and lack of cookie consent mechanisms, which could impact compliance and security. Opportunities exist to modernize tracking consent and enhance security configurations to reduce technical debt and improve resilience.
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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