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Security report for websitetooltester.com

Tooltester · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Tooltester is a specialized online platform focused on reviewing and comparing web tools such as website builders, ecommerce platforms, web hosting services, and live chat software. The site targets individuals and small businesses looking to create and grow their online presence by providing detailed reviews, guides, and tutorials. The business model appears to be content-driven with affiliate marketing as a revenue stream. Technically, the website is built on WordPress, uses modern web fonts, jQuery, and integrates analytics and marketing tools like Facebook Pixel and Clicky. The site is well-structured with SEO best practices implemented, including schema.org structured data and meta tags. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration but lacks visible security headers and explicit security policies. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises some concerns about domain registration legitimacy, although the active and professional website presence mitigates some risk. Overall, the site is safe, professional, and trustworthy for general audiences.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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';…
  2. 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

  3. 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.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
74

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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Total records
208
Employees
0
Customers
149
Third parties
59
Weak passwords
25%

6 subdomains 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

Tooltester occupies a niche market as a trusted reviewer and guide for web development tools, catering primarily to small businesses and individuals. Its competitive advantage lies in comprehensive, well-structured content and a broad coverage of popular web tools. The platform likely generates revenue through affiliate partnerships with reviewed services. The target customers are users seeking reliable information to make informed decisions about website creation and management. The partnership ecosystem includes platforms like 99designs and Fiverr, indicating a broader service offering related to web design. Growth indicators include a well-maintained blog, active social media presence, and regular content updates. Strategic observations suggest focusing on enhancing transparency and compliance to strengthen business credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and no visible sensitive data exposure. However, it lacks comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which are recommended to mitigate common web attacks. There is no public security policy or incident response information, which limits transparency and preparedness perception. The use of third-party scripts like Facebook Pixel introduces tracking but appears to be implemented asynchronously to reduce performance impact. Compliance with GDPR is not clearly indicated, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files are present. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a content website but could be improved by adopting best practices and enhancing user trust through visible policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Establish and publicize an incident response plan and contact channels for security issues to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Clarify GDPR compliance measures and cookie consent details to align with privacy regulations.
  5. Investigate and resolve the WHOIS data absence to improve domain legitimacy and trustworthiness.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Tooltester
Description
We help you find the best web tools to create a website, an online store, offer live chat, improve your SEO and so much more.
Key services
Website builder reviews, Ecommerce platform reviews, Web hosting reviews, Live chat software reviews, Guides and tutorials for website creation
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Yoast SEO plugin, Google Fonts (DM Sans), Facebook Pixel
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Facebook Pixel with async loading

Analytics and tracking

Services
Clicky (in.getclicky.com)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and navigation.
  2. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on the main page.
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is present and active.
  4. No visible privacy policy or terms of service links detected in the provided HTML snippet.
  5. Use of Facebook Pixel and Clicky analytics indicates user tracking.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  7. No visible security or incident response contact information.
  8. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which reduces trustworthiness from a domain registration perspective.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including jQuery and Google Fonts. SEO is well-implemented using the Yoast SEO plugin and structured data in JSON-LD format. Performance is moderate with preloading of critical CSS and scripts. Mobile optimization and accessibility are good, with responsive design and semantic HTML elements. The site uses external analytics and marketing tools such as Clicky and Facebook Pixel, which are integrated asynchronously to minimize performance impact. There is no indication of outdated or vulnerable libraries in the provided HTML. Technical risks include the lack of security headers and incomplete WHOIS data, which could affect trust and security posture. Opportunities exist to enhance security, privacy compliance, and domain registration transparency.
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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