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Security report for wallaroo.app

The Iconfactory, Inc. · Technology · United States

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

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Wallaroo.app is a specialized wallpaper application developed and maintained by The Iconfactory, Inc., targeting Apple device users on iOS and macOS platforms. The service offers a curated and regularly updated collection of wallpapers with features such as interactive widgets and shortcut integration for ease of use. The website reflects a focused business model centered on app distribution via the Apple App Store, with a clear emphasis on user experience and content quality. Technically, the site employs modern web standards, uses Google Analytics for minimal tracking, and integrates Adobe Typekit fonts for branding consistency. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and minimal attack surface due to lack of forms, though it lacks some advanced security headers and explicit privacy compliance mechanisms. Overall, the domain registration and WHOIS data align well with the business identity, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance and security policies would enhance the site's overall security and user trust.

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

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 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 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
62
Security headers
30
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
53
Average
53

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 Iconfactory, Inc. positions Wallaroo as a niche player in the wallpaper app market for Apple users, leveraging exclusive content and ease of use as competitive advantages. The business model likely includes app sales and subscriptions for premium content. The company maintains a consistent brand presence across related domains and social media, fostering a small but focused ecosystem. Growth indicators include regular app updates and feature enhancements. The partnership ecosystem is internal with related domains and social media channels. The company appears to prioritize user privacy by avoiding ads and data collection beyond minimal analytics, which may appeal to privacy-conscious consumers.

Security posture

Wallaroo.app demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and minimal exposure to common web vulnerabilities due to absence of user input forms. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and absence of a published security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency and preparedness. The use of Google Analytics introduces some tracking but no cookie consent mechanism was found, indicating partial privacy compliance. No vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were detected in the WHOIS or website content. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved with formal policies and enhanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and display a comprehensive cookie policy with user consent mechanisms to comply with privacy regulations.
  2. Enhance the privacy policy to explicitly address GDPR compliance and data protection practices.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to improve defense in depth.
  4. Publish a security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Consider adding a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure program to encourage responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Iconfactory, Inc.
Description
Wallaroo is an app providing fun and exciting wallpapers for iOS and macOS devices, offering quick and easy wallpaper setting with new exclusive content added weekly.
Key services
Wallpaper app for iOS and macOS, Interactive widgets for wallpaper display, Shortcut integration for wallpaper setting, Regularly updated exclusive wallpaper content
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Adobe Typekit Fonts
Platforms
iOS, macOS
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by Apple App Store links and Google Analytics script loaded over HTTPS)
  • No forms or inputs detected on main page reducing attack surface
  • No ads or third-party trackers except Google Analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
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 is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented with clear branding and consistent messaging.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided on the main page.
  4. Privacy policy and terms of use are present but privacy policy is basic and lacks explicit GDPR compliance statements.
  5. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite use of Google Analytics.
  6. No forms or user input fields detected, reducing attack surface.
  7. External links primarily point to related company domains and Apple App Store.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  9. Security posture is good but could be improved with additional headers and policies.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built with standard HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, incorporating Google Analytics for visitor tracking and Adobe Typekit for font management. It is optimized for mobile and desktop platforms, particularly iOS and macOS, reflecting the app's target platforms. The site loads quickly with no broken elements and has clear navigation and structure. No CMS or complex frameworks were detected, indicating a lightweight and maintainable infrastructure. Hosting details are not explicit but the site uses HTTPS and external resources from trusted domains. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and SEO optimization further. Overall, the technical implementation supports a positive user experience and aligns well with the business goals.
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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