dotmetrics.net
Amazon Registrar, Inc.
unsigned
Yes
dotmetrics.net appears to be a domain used for website analytics and metrics tracking. It's registered with Amazon Registrar since 2012 but has a transfer lock in place, indicating it's likely a legitimate service, however, its unsigned DNSSEC status raises some security concerns.
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DotMetrics
Category: analytics
Description
DotMetrics is an audience measurement and big data system that tracks online web publishers' traffic and provides statistical measurement of website traffic. It is a research network owned by Fistnet d.o.o.
AI Review
The scripts from dotmetrics.net focus on comprehensive analytics through detailed tracking of user interactions, including page views, session duration, and unique user identifiers. While these features enhance analytics capabilities, they also present significant privacy concerns, particularly since user identification methods utilize cookies and local storage, creating a surveillance-like environment. Although there are measures in place to comply with GDPR requirements, including user consent checks prior to data transmission, there remains a risk of data overreach that could infringe on user privacy rights, especially in sensitive contexts like payment interactions. The absence of alert activity over the last week suggests that the scripts are functioning as expected without triggering abnormal behavior; however, this does not eliminate the necessity for ongoing vigilance regarding data collection practices. Continuous scrutiny is essential to ensure that data collection is strictly limited to analytics purposes and does not inadvertently capture sensitive payment information. Given the nature of the vendor’s scripts, organizations should prioritize ensuring that tracking mechanisms are properly configured to align with data minimization standards and safeguard privacy whilst enabling analytics functionality.
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dotmetrics.net is one of thousands of third-party scripts on the web.
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| Hostname | Type | TTL | Priority | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dotmetrics.net | NS | 172800 | ns-1476.awsdns-56.org. | |
| dotmetrics.net | NS | 172800 | ns-1850.awsdns-39.co.uk. | |
| dotmetrics.net | NS | 172800 | ns-207.awsdns-25.com. | |
| dotmetrics.net | NS | 172800 | ns-720.awsdns-26.net. | |
| dotmetrics.net | A | 60 | 65.8.180.9 | |
| dotmetrics.net | A | 60 | 65.8.180.36 | |
| dotmetrics.net | A | 60 | 65.8.180.13 | |
| dotmetrics.net | A | 60 | 65.8.180.118 | |
| dotmetrics.net | MX | 300 | 10 | aspmx.l.google.com. |
| dotmetrics.net | MX | 300 | 20 | alt1.aspmx.l.google.com. |
| dotmetrics.net | MX | 300 | 20 | alt2.aspmx.l.google.com. |
| dotmetrics.net | MX | 300 | 30 | aspmx2.googlemail.com. |
| dotmetrics.net | MX | 300 | 30 | aspmx3.googlemail.com. |
| dotmetrics.net | MX | 300 | 30 | aspmx4.googlemail.com. |
| dotmetrics.net | MX | 300 | 30 | aspmx5.googlemail.com. |
| dotmetrics.net | TXT | 300 | "google-site-verification=apSRMpL_4DHVowNtNP3cYoBMi_kY3eZ_u4tGx5ek1YU" | |
| dotmetrics.net | TXT | 300 | "loaderio=b45f99e65247bee40ebf289a43afba49" | |
| dotmetrics.net | TXT | 300 | "v=spf1 a mx ip4:89.201.164.2 ip4:141.138.12.208 ip4:141.138.12.188 ip4:141.138.14.38 ip4:185.46.34.101 include:amazonses.com include:_spf.google.com ~all" | |
| dotmetrics.net | SOA | 900 | ns-207.awsdns-25.com. awsdns-hostmaster.amazon.com. 1 7200 900 1209600 86400 |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
This domain is analyzed as part of cside's domain directory to identify third-party scripts and their purposes. The summary provides information about what services, tools, or scripts this domain hosts, helping website owners understand which third-party services are being loaded on their sites.
The risk score is calculated based on multiple security factors including SSL certificate validity, DNSSEC status, domain registration details, and historical security data. A higher score indicates lower risk, while a lower score suggests potential security concerns that should be investigated.
The SSL certificate information shows whether the domain uses HTTPS encryption, when the certificate was issued, when it expires, and who issued it. This helps verify the domain's security posture and identify potential certificate-related vulnerabilities that could affect your website's security.
Third-party script domains can be compromised or used maliciously. By monitoring domain information like registration details, SSL certificates, and DNS records, you can identify suspicious changes, expired certificates, or domains that may pose security risks to your website and users.
Domain information is regularly scanned and updated to provide the most current security intelligence. The last scanned timestamp shows when the most recent analysis was performed, ensuring you have up-to-date information about the domain's security status.
If you identify a high-risk domain loading scripts on your website, you should investigate why it's being used, verify its legitimacy, and consider removing or replacing it if it's not essential. Use cside's platform to monitor and block suspicious third-party scripts to protect your users from potential security threats.
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