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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 a globally recognized messaging and calling platform that emphasizes privacy and security through end-to-end encryption. Owned by Meta Platforms, Inc., WhatsApp serves a broad audience worldwide, offering free messaging, voice, and video calling services. The website reflects a mature digital infrastructure with modern web technologies and a strong focus on user experience and accessibility. Security practices are robust, with HTTPS enforcement and multiple security headers, although explicit incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are not publicly available. The absence of WHOIS data is noted but does not detract from the site's legitimacy given its strong branding and ownership. Overall, WhatsApp's web presence aligns with its market leadership and commitment to secure communication.

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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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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%

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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 a free-to-use model supported by business communication tools and integration with Meta's ecosystem. Its key competitive advantages include widespread adoption, strong encryption, and continuous feature innovation such as group messaging and status sharing. The company targets both individual users and businesses, with a clear focus on privacy and reliability. Partnerships and related domains support business growth and service diversification. The website's professional design and comprehensive content reinforce WhatsApp's brand trust and market presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a high level of security maturity, employing HTTPS, strict security headers, and promoting end-to-end encryption as a core feature. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of publicly available security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests room for improvement in transparency and user assurance. Compliance with GDPR is implied through the privacy policy, but the absence of a visible cookie consent mechanism is a minor compliance gap. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from enhanced communication of security governance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to enhance GDPR compliance and user transparency.
  2. Publish detailed incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies accessible from the website.
  3. Provide clear and direct contact information for security and privacy inquiries to improve trust.
  4. Regularly audit and update WHOIS information to ensure domain registration transparency.
  5. Enhance marketing transparency by disclosing any tracking or advertising technologies used.
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-related scripts), HasteSupportData, Bootloader, BigPipe, CSS, Promise polyfill
Frameworks
React (implied), Facebook internal frameworks
Platforms
Web, Windows 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
  • Secure cookie settings implied

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 professional design.
  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. WHOIS data is unavailable or not publicly accessible, which is unusual but not uncommon for large tech companies.
  5. Multiple official social media links present.
  6. No visible cookie consent banner despite GDPR compliance claims.
  7. No explicit security incident response or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  8. Website uses modern JavaScript frameworks and Facebook internal technologies.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-based tech stack, likely leveraging React and Facebook's internal frameworks such as HasteSupportData and BigPipe for efficient content delivery. The site is optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness, with well-structured meta tags and SEO practices. Hosting details are not explicitly disclosed but are presumably managed by Meta's infrastructure. The site shows no signs of technical debt or outdated technologies, indicating a well-maintained and scalable platform. Accessibility features are present, supporting a broad user base.
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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