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Security report for world-files.com

Eranet International Limited · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

World Files is a small-scale file hosting and sharing service operated by Eranet International Limited since 2018. The platform offers users the ability to upload, share, and remotely back up files, complemented by affiliate programs to monetize file promotion. The website's market position is niche, targeting general users needing free or paid file hosting solutions. The business model relies on user registrations and affiliate marketing. Technically, the site uses legacy JavaScript libraries such as jQuery 1.9.1 and Bootstrap 3.3.7, with Cloudflare DNS services but lacks modern security headers and cookie consent mechanisms. The site performance and mobile optimization are basic, with room for improvement in accessibility and SEO. Security posture is moderate but weakened by outdated libraries and missing DNSSEC. The domain registration is consistent and transparent, with a long expiry and no privacy protection, supporting legitimacy. However, privacy compliance is weak, with no GDPR indicators or cookie consent. Overall, the site is functional but requires modernization and enhanced security and privacy practices to improve trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

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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
0
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
54

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 company operates in the technology sector providing file hosting and affiliate marketing services. Its competitive advantage lies in offering free and premium file upload services with monetization options for users. The target audience is broad, including individuals and businesses needing file sharing and backup. Revenue streams likely include premium subscriptions and affiliate commissions. The partnership with WebMoney and Megastock.ru supports payment processing and trust. Growth indicators are limited from the data, but the domain age and stable registration suggest operational continuity. The ecosystem includes affiliate programs and payment partners but lacks visible social media or broader marketing integrations.

Security posture

The security maturity level is basic to moderate. The site uses HTTPS (implied by external HTTPS links) and Cloudflare DNS but lacks DNSSEC and security headers such as CSP or HSTS. The use of outdated jQuery 1.9.1 introduces potential vulnerabilities. No explicit incident response contacts beyond an abuse page are found, and no security policies or certifications are published. Privacy compliance is minimal, with no cookie consent or GDPR statements. The absence of a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt reduces transparency. Overall, the security posture requires significant improvements to meet modern standards and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security.
  2. Upgrade JavaScript libraries, especially jQuery, to supported secure versions.
  3. Implement security headers including Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Add a cookie consent banner and update privacy policy to reflect GDPR compliance.
  5. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy and security incident response contacts.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Eranet International Limited
Description
World Files is a file hosting provider offering online storage, remote backup capacity, and tools for uploading and downloading files. It also provides affiliate programs for users to earn money by promoting files.
Key services
File upload, File sharing, Remote backup, Affiliate programs
Content quality
basic
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.9.1, Bootstrap 3.3.7, jQuery Cookie plugin, jQuery Paging plugin
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited
  • Top frame busting script to prevent framing

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
basic
Navigation
basic
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is a basic file hosting and sharing service with affiliate monetization.
  2. No privacy or cookie consent banners detected despite cookie usage.
  3. No explicit security headers or advanced security policies observed.
  4. Use of outdated JavaScript libraries may pose security risks.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via web form only.
  6. Accepts WebMoney payments and displays related trust badges.
  7. No social media links or presence detected on the site.
  8. No GDPR compliance indicators or data protection officer information found.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses legacy front-end technologies including jQuery 1.9.1 and Bootstrap 3.3.7, which are outdated and may pose security risks. Hosting is supported by Cloudflare DNS but lacks DNSSEC. The site has basic performance and mobile optimization but limited accessibility features. SEO is minimal with basic meta tags but no structured data or Open Graph tags. No CMS is detected, indicating a custom or static site. The technical debt is moderate, with modernization opportunities in updating libraries, improving security headers, and enhancing privacy compliance. These technical risks could impact user trust and regulatory compliance if not addressed.
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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