# BeaverCheck Audit Report — https://hackernoon.com **Date:** April 15, 2026 **URL:** https://hackernoon.com **Overall Grade:** C (76/100) **Report:** https://beavercheck.com/results/89d79504-91da-4826-adbc-88a873f0313a ## Top Findings 1. **[CRITICAL]** Content-Security-Policy header is missing — Security > Security Headers 2. **[CRITICAL]** No Content-Security-Policy header found — Security > Content Security Policy 3. **[CRITICAL]** 27 link(s) with no accessible text — Accessibility > Link & Button Quality 4. **[CRITICAL]** 7 button(s) with no accessible text — Accessibility > Link & Button Quality 5. **[CRITICAL]** No H1 heading found — Accessibility > Heading Hierarchy --- ## Lighthouse Scores | Category | Score | |----------|-------| | Performance | 49 | | Accessibility | 89 | | Best Practices | 92 | | SEO | 100 | --- ## Security ### Security Headers (D — 50/100) *4 of 10 headers properly configured* - **[WARNING]** HSTS is missing includeSubDomains — Without includeSubDomains, subdomains can still be accessed over HTTP. - **[PASS]** X-Content-Type-Options is properly configured - **[PASS]** X-Frame-Options is properly configured - **[PASS]** Referrer-Policy is properly configured - **[WARNING]** Permissions-Policy header is missing — Controls which browser features (camera, microphone, geolocation) are allowed. Set it to restrict unused features. - **[CRITICAL]** Content-Security-Policy header is missing — CSP is the most important header for preventing XSS attacks. See the CSP section for detailed analysis. - **[WARNING]** Cross-Origin-Opener-Policy header is missing — COOP isolates your browsing context, preventing cross-origin side-channel attacks. Set to 'same-origin'. - **[WARNING]** Cross-Origin-Embedder-Policy header is missing — COEP prevents loading cross-origin resources without explicit permission. Required for SharedArrayBuffer and high-resolution timers. - **[WARNING]** X-Powered-By header reveals technology stack — This header discloses server technology (e.g. Express, PHP), helping attackers target known vulnerabilities. Remove it. - **[PASS]** Server header is present without version info ### Content Security Policy (F — 0/100) *No enforcing CSP policy found* - **[CRITICAL]** No Content-Security-Policy header found — CSP is the most effective defense against XSS attacks. Add a Content-Security-Policy header to restrict resource loading. ### TLS & Certificates (A+ — 100/100) *TLS 1.3, 7 checks passed* - **[PASS]** TLS 1.3 is used - **[PASS]** Strong cipher suite is used - **[INFO]** HTTP/2 is not negotiated — HTTP/2 provides multiplexing and header compression for better performance. - **[PASS]** Certificate is valid (expires in 89 days) - **[PASS]** Certificate chain has 3 certificates - **[PASS]** Certificate uses modern signature algorithm - **[PASS]** Certificate covers 3 domain(s) - **[PASS]** Certificate is issued by a trusted CA ### Cookie Security (A+ — 100/100) *No cookies set — no cookie security risks* - **[PASS]** No cookies set — no cookie security risks --- ## Advanced Security ### Subresource Integrity (F — 20/100) *0 of 3 external resources have SRI* - **[WARNING]** External script from www.googletagmanager.com lacks integrity attribute — Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code. - **[WARNING]** External script from accounts.google.com lacks integrity attribute — Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code. - **[WARNING]** External script from cdn.iubenda.com lacks integrity attribute — Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code. ### JS Library Vulnerabilities (A+ — 100/100) *No known vulnerabilities* - **[PASS]** No known JavaScript library vulnerabilities detected ### Information Leakage (A+ — 100/100) *No exposures* - **[INFO]** No security.txt found — Consider adding a security.txt at /.well-known/security.txt. - **[PASS]** No sensitive files exposed ### Email Security (A — 85/100) *DMARC: quarantine* - **[PASS]** DMARC policy is quarantine — good protection ### Permissions-Policy (D — 40/100) *No header set* - **[WARNING]** No Permissions-Policy header — Consider adding a Permissions-Policy header to restrict browser feature access from embedded content. ### CORS Configuration (B — 80/100) *No CORS headers* - **[PASS]** No CORS headers present — secure default --- ## Performance ### Page Weight Budget (F — 38/100) *2.6 MB transferred, 149 requests* - **[WARNING]** Page weighs 7.1 MB (2.6 MB transferred) - **[WARNING]** JavaScript is 894 KB — consider code splitting or lazy loading — Large JavaScript bundles delay interactivity. Split code by route or defer non-critical scripts. - **[INFO]** Fonts are 235 KB — consider subsetting or using system fonts — Subset fonts to include only used characters, or switch to system font stacks. - **[WARNING]** 149 HTTP requests — consider bundling or reducing — Each request adds latency. Bundle small files, use sprites, or eliminate unnecessary requests. - **[INFO]** Estimated 0.55 g CO2 per page load ### Third-Party Impact (A — 85/100) *36% third-party, 0 ms blocking* - **[INFO]** Third-party code accounts for 36% of page weight (975.4 KiB of 2.6 MiB) - **[PASS]** Third-party blocking time is low (0 ms) ### Text Compression (A+ — 100/100) *All text resources are compressed* - **[PASS]** All text resources are compressed ### Image Optimization (A — 90/100) *32 images, 0 KB saveable* - **[WARNING]** https://hackernoon.com/images/caveman.gif is missing width/height — may cause layout shift — Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS. ### JS Execution Cost (F — 20/100) *4529ms total JS execution* - **[WARNING]** https://hackernoon.com/: 800ms CPU time - **[WARNING]** https://hackernoon.com/_next/static/chunks/pages/i...: 688ms CPU time - **[WARNING]** Unattributable: 553ms CPU time - **[WARNING]** https://hackernoon.com/_next/static/chunks/3197-55...: 371ms CPU time - **[WARNING]** https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-ECJJ...: 305ms CPU time - **[INFO]** Third-party scripts: 1133ms (25% of total) ### Font Loading (A+ — 100/100) *7 fonts (235 KB)* - **[INFO]** 7 font(s) use font-display: swap (FOUT risk but functional) ### JS Bundles (F — 20/100) *86 scripts, 2.8 MB unused* - **[WARNING]** https://hackernoon.com/_next/static/chunks/3197-55...: 602 KB unused (53%) — Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code. - **[WARNING]** https://hackernoon.com/_next/static/chunks/3197-55...: 602 KB unused (53%) — Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code. - **[WARNING]** https://hackernoon.com/_next/static/chunks/3392295...: 96 KB unused (91%) — Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code. - **[WARNING]** https://hackernoon.com/_next/static/chunks/3392295...: 96 KB unused (91%) — Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code. - **[WARNING]** https://hackernoon.com/_next/static/chunks/1606726...: 76 KB unused (91%) — Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code. - **[INFO]** Total unused JavaScript: 2.8 MB ### Resource Caching (A+ — 100/100) *All resources properly cached* - **[PASS]** No caching issues found ### Critical Rendering Path (A+ — 100/100) *No render-blocking resources* - **[PASS]** No render-blocking resources detected ### Resource Hints (A+ — 100/100) *31 hints, 0 missing preconnects* - **[PASS]** Page uses 31 resource hint(s) ### Page Weight Inventory (F — 25/100) *149 resources · 2.6 MB · 2.8 MB savings available* - **[WARNING]** Page weight 1.6 MB over 1MB target - **[INFO]** ~2.8 MB of savings available - **[INFO]** 49 third-party resources (36% of weight) - **[INFO]** 1 resources over 200KB ### Render-Blocking Resources (A+ — 100/100) *No render-blocking resources detected* - **[PASS]** No render-blocking resources detected in ### Third-Party Resources (A+ — 100/100) *No third-party resources detected* --- ## Content Quality ### Links (C — 75/100) *191 links checked, 186 healthy, 5 broken* - **[CRITICAL]** 186 of 191 links are healthy - **[WARNING]** Broken link: https://fonts.googleapis.com — Found in . Returns HTTP 404. - **[WARNING]** Broken link: https://fonts.gstatic.com — Found in . Returns HTTP 404. - **[CRITICAL]** Broken link: https://about.hackernoon.com — Found in . Get "https://about.hackernoon.com": resolve about.hackernoon.com: lookup about.hackernoon.com: no such host - **[CRITICAL]** Broken link: https://hackernoon.com/c/tech%20stories — Found in . Returns HTTP 404. - **[CRITICAL]** Broken link: https://golden.com/wiki/HackerNoon-GE8X99N — Found in . Get "https://golden.com/wiki/HackerNoon-GE8X99N": context deadline exceeded ### Mixed Content (A+ — 100/100) *No mixed content detected — all resources use HTTPS.* - **[PASS]** No mixed content detected — all resources use HTTPS ### Open Graph (D — 65/100) *Open Graph tags need attention — social sharing previews may be incomplete.* - **[WARNING]** Missing og:title — The og:title tag controls the title shown in social sharing previews. - **[WARNING]** Missing og:description — The og:description tag controls the description in social sharing previews. - **[INFO]** Missing og:type — The og:type tag helps social platforms categorize the content. ### Structured Data (A+ — 100/100) *1 JSON-LD block(s) found — structured data is well configured.* --- ## Infrastructure ### DNS Records (A+ — 100/100) *3 A records, 29 ms lookup* - **[PASS]** Resolves to 3 IPv4 address(es) - **[PASS]** Has 3 IPv6 (AAAA) record(s) - **[PASS]** 2 nameserver(s) configured - **[PASS]** 5 mail exchanger(s) configured - **[INFO]** CAA records not checked — CAA record lookup requires a specialized DNS resolver. This check will be available in a future update. - **[PASS]** SPF record present in TXT - **[PASS]** DNS resolution time: 29 ms ### Redirect Chain (A+ — 100/100) *No redirects — direct access* - **[PASS]** No redirects — direct access ### IPv6 Readiness (A+ — 100/100) *IPv6 reachable (17 ms)* - **[PASS]** IPv6 is configured and reachable at 2606:4700:20::ac43:4734, 2606:4700:20::681a:726, 2606:4700:20::681a:626 ### Crawlability (A+ — 100/100) *robots.txt present, sitemap with 30 URLs* - **[PASS]** robots.txt is present - **[PASS]** sitemap.xml is present - **[PASS]** sitemap.xml is valid XML - **[PASS]** sitemap.xml contains 30 entries - **[PASS]** Sitemap index with 30 child sitemaps - **[PASS]** robots.txt references sitemap ### URL Variants (A — 90/100) *www/non-www, trailing slash, HTTP→HTTPS* - **[WARNING]** HTTP→HTTPS redirect uses 302 instead of 301 ### Domain Intelligence (A+ — 100/100) *hackernoon.com — via NameCheap, Inc., 10 years, 2 months old* - **[PASS]** Domain registered until Apr 3, 2029 (3 years remaining) - **[INFO]** DNSSEC is not enabled — DNSSEC protects against DNS spoofing attacks. While not required, enabling DNSSEC adds an additional layer of security. Contact your DNS provider to enable it. - **[PASS]** Registrar: NameCheap, Inc. - **[WARNING]** Registrar lock is NOT enabled — The domain can be transferred without an unlock step. Enable registrar lock (clientTransferProhibited) in your registrar's control panel to protect against unauthorized or accidental transfers. --- ## Compliance ### WCAG Compliance (A+ — 100/100) *No testable criteria* ### Cookie Consent & Privacy (B — 80/100) *No consent signals detected* - **[WARNING]** No privacy policy link detected — A privacy policy page is recommended for transparency and may be legally required. - **[INFO]** No terms of service link detected - **[INFO]** No cookie consent banner detected - **[INFO]** This is an automated check, not legal advice — BeaverCheck detects technical indicators of consent management. This does not constitute a legal compliance assessment. Consult a privacy professional for GDPR/CCPA compliance. ### Language & i18n (A — 90/100) *Lang attribute present* - **[PASS]** attribute is present - **[PASS]** value is valid - **[INFO]** No Content-Language HTTP header - **[INFO]** Language signals are inconsistent — The attribute and Content-Language header should agree. ### Readability & Typography (A+ — 100/100) *Font sizes and tap targets checked* ### Viewport Configuration (A+ — 100/100) *Viewport properly configured* - **[PASS]** Viewport meta tag is present - **[PASS]** width=device-width is set - **[PASS]** User zooming is allowed ### Third-Party Trackers (C — 55/100) *4 trackers detected* - **[INFO]** 4 third-party trackers detected — Found 3 analytics, 0 advertising, 0 marketing, 1 tag manager trackers. - **[WARNING]** Trackers detected but no cookie policy found — This page loads 4 trackers but no cookie policy was detected. GDPR requires disclosure when using tracking cookies. - **[WARNING]** Trackers detected but no privacy policy found — Most data protection regulations require a privacy policy when collecting user data via trackers. ### Cookie & Tracker Inventory (A+ — 100/100) *0 cookies · 4 trackers · 0 pre-consent* - **[INFO]** 4 third-party tracker(s) detected on page --- ## Legal ### Legal Page Ecosystem (D — 50/100) *2 of 7 expected legal pages detected* - **[PASS]** Privacy Policy detected — Found at https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/18778700/cookie-policy?an=no&s_ck=false&newmarkup=yes, linked from footer. - **[WARNING]** Terms of Service not detected — No link matching common Terms of Service URL patterns or link text was found. Most websites are expected to have a Terms of Service, especially those collecting user data. - **[PASS]** Cookie Policy detected — Found at https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/18778700/cookie-policy?an=no&s_ck=false&newmarkup=yes, linked from footer. - **[INFO]** Accessibility Statement not detected — No link matching common Accessibility Statement URL patterns or link text was found. Most websites are expected to have a Accessibility Statement, especially those collecting user data. - **[INFO]** DMCA / Copyright Notice not detected — No link matching common DMCA / Copyright Notice URL patterns or link text was found. Most websites are expected to have a DMCA / Copyright Notice, especially those collecting user data. - **[INFO]** Refund / Returns Policy not detected — No link matching common Refund / Returns Policy URL patterns or link text was found. Most websites are expected to have a Refund / Returns Policy, especially those collecting user data. - **[INFO]** Acceptable Use Policy not detected — No link matching common Acceptable Use Policy URL patterns or link text was found. Most websites are expected to have a Acceptable Use Policy, especially those collecting user data. ### Copyright Notice (A+ — 100/100) *© 2026 HackerNoon* - **[PASS]** Copyright notice is up to date — Copyright notice is up to date: © 2026 HackerNoon - **[PASS]** Copyright holder: HackerNoon ### Regulatory Indicators *2 regulatory indicator(s) detected* - **[INFO]** This is a technical scan, not a legal assessment — BeaverCheck detects technical indicators that may suggest regulatory relevance. This is not a compliance audit and should not be relied upon for legal decisions. Consult qualified legal counsel for compliance assessments. - **[INFO]** GDPR indicators detected (strong confidence) — Indicators suggesting GDPR may be relevant: Consent management platform detected: iubenda.com; Privacy policy page found. EU General Data Protection Regulation — governs collection and processing of personal data of EU residents. - **[INFO]** HIPAA indicators detected (weak confidence) — Indicators suggesting HIPAA may be relevant: Text mentions: phi. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — protects sensitive patient health information. ### Third-Party Data Sharing *1 third-party service(s) detected* - **[INFO]** Data inventory for transparency purposes — This inventory identifies third-party services that receive data from your site visitors. Under regulations like GDPR (Article 30), maintaining records of data processing activities is commonly considered a best practice. This automated scan provides a starting point — it may not capture all data flows. - **[INFO]** 1 third-party services across 1 categories — 1 third-party services detected across 1 categories: Analytics (1). Each of these services receives some user data from your site visitors. - **[INFO]** Google Analytics (Analytics) — Detected via script URL. Typically collects: Page views, User behavior, Demographics, Device info, IP address. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Data Processing Agreement available. ### Compliance Badges (C — 55/100) *0 compliance badge(s) detected* - **[INFO]** No compliance badges detected — No recognized compliance certification badges or seals were found. This is common — many sites do not display compliance badges. --- ## Availability ### CDN & Delivery (A — 85/100) *Cloudflare (DYNAMIC)* - **[PASS]** Site is served via Cloudflare CDN (edge: CDG) - **[INFO]** CDN cache status: DYNAMIC ### HTTP Caching (B — 70/100) *public, max-age=0, must-revalidate* - **[PASS]** Cache-Control header is set - **[INFO]** No ETag or Last-Modified header — Conditional requests (304 Not Modified) are not possible without validators. ### Transport Security (A — 90/100) *HTTP/3, HSTS, and TLS version analysis* - **[INFO]** HTTP/3 (QUIC) not advertised — HTTP/3 eliminates head-of-line blocking. If your CDN supports it, consider enabling it. - **[PASS]** HSTS enabled (base policy) - **[INFO]** HSTS missing includeSubDomains — Without includeSubDomains, HSTS only protects the exact domain. - **[PASS]** TLS 1.3 in use (fastest handshake, 1-RTT) --- ## Accessibility ### Landmark Structure (A — 85/100) *4 landmarks* - **[PASS]**
landmark present - **[PASS]** 1