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Security report for whatsapp.net

WhatsApp LLC · Technology · United States

Low risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

WhatsApp LLC operates one of the world's leading private messaging and calling platforms, offering secure, reliable, and free communication services globally. Owned by Meta Platforms, Inc., WhatsApp targets a broad audience ranging from individual users to businesses, emphasizing privacy through end-to-end encryption and user-friendly features such as group messaging, status sharing, and voice/video calls. The website reflects a mature digital presence with consistent branding and comprehensive content that supports its business model and market position. Technically, the website leverages modern JavaScript frameworks and Facebook's internal technologies, ensuring fast performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility. The infrastructure supports a seamless user experience with secure HTTPS connections and well-implemented security headers. The absence of forms on the main page reduces attack surface and data collection risks. Security posture is strong, with clear emphasis on encryption and privacy, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed. The WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection, which is justified for a high-profile service. No vulnerabilities or suspicious domains were detected, and the site maintains good compliance with privacy regulations including GDPR. Overall, WhatsApp.com presents a trustworthy, professional, and secure platform with excellent content quality and technical implementation. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security policies, incident response information, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms to further enhance transparency and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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

5 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

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  2. 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.

  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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 7 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates
    • 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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  • 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
65
Security headers
90
Email security
65
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
81

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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Leaked records that mention whatsapp.net, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
157
Employees
0
Customers
148
Third parties
9
Weak passwords
42%

20 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

WhatsApp holds a dominant position in the global messaging market, leveraging Meta's ecosystem to integrate personal and business communications. Its free-to-use model is supported by business services and integrations, targeting individuals, families, and enterprises. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its end-to-end encryption, global reach, and continuous feature innovation such as AI-powered enhancements. Partnerships with Microsoft (installer hosting) and social media presence on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube strengthen its ecosystem. Growth indicators include expanding business communication tools and AI integration. The company operates at an enterprise scale with a focus on technology sector innovation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a high security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, strong encryption claims, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. Security headers are implied though not explicitly listed in the HTML snippet. The lack of public incident response contacts and vulnerability disclosure pages represents a compliance gap. Privacy policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, reflecting a strong data protection culture. No malware or phishing indicators were found. The security culture is proactive but could benefit from enhanced transparency and public security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear contact channels for security incidents and abuse reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance visible security headers and document them for user assurance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WhatsApp LLC
Description
Use WhatsApp Messenger to stay in touch with friends and family. WhatsApp is free and offers simple, secure, reliable messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world.
Key services
Private messaging, Voice and video calling, Group messaging, Status sharing, Business communication
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React (implied by Facebook/Meta scripts), Bootloader, HasteSupportData, AsyncRequest, CSS, Promise, MutationObserver, Service Workers (manifest.json)
Frameworks
React (implied), Facebook internal frameworks
Platforms
Web, Windows (download link for sideload installer)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • End-to-end encryption emphasized
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries
  • Secure forms (no forms detected on main page)

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 no blocking.
  2. Strong emphasis on privacy and security with end-to-end encryption.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly listed on main pages.
  4. Multiple official social media links present.
  5. No forms detected on main landing page, reducing data collection risks.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable publicly, likely due to privacy protection.
  7. Website uses modern JavaScript frameworks and Facebook internal tech.
  8. Mobile and desktop versions well optimized.
  9. No suspicious or malicious domains linked.
  10. No advertising or tracking scripts detected in provided HTML snippet.
Technical notes

Notes

WhatsApp.com uses a modern, performant tech stack with heavy reliance on JavaScript and Facebook's internal frameworks. The site is optimized for mobile and desktop with responsive design and fast loading times. The use of asynchronous script loading and mutation observers indicates advanced front-end engineering. Hosting details are not explicit but likely leverage Meta's infrastructure. The site shows no signs of technical debt or outdated technologies. Opportunities exist to improve technical transparency around security headers and analytics usage.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 81/100Low23 findingsView report
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