openxcdn.net
Tucows Domains Inc.
unsigned
No
Openxcdn.net appears to be a domain used for content delivery, possibly associated with OpenX, a well-established advertising technology company. However, its registration date is unclear due to a Unix timestamp, and it lacks DNSSEC, which raises some security concerns.
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OpenX
Category: advertising
Description
OpenX is an independent supply-side platform (SSP) for programmatic advertising, operating an ad exchange that connects publishers and advertisers with real-time bidding and header bidding solutions.
AI Review
The vendor's scripts deployed across their domains, notably openxcdn.net, are focused on analytics and ad operations, capturing user behavior through asynchronous code execution and the fetch API. These scripts are intended for tracking purposes, which can include measuring interactions on payment pages, leading to concerns about data collection practices, especially in contexts where sensitive information, such as payment credentials, is entered. The reliance on these scripts may inadvertently capture user interactions near sensitive fields, posing risks related to user privacy and data minimization. While there have been no alerts in the past week, suggesting a lack of significant issues detected, the potential for unauthorized ad injection remains a concern. The scripts facilitate the loading of advertising tags, creating a dependency on third-party interactions that could introduce vulnerabilities if compromised. This dynamic raises questions regarding supply chain integrity, given the sensitivity of data handled during payment processing. Overall, the presence of these scripts underscores the need for careful monitoring to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and that tracking does not expand beyond what is necessary for analytics and user experience enhancement.
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| Hostname | Type | TTL | Priority | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| openxcdn.net | NS | 21600 | ns-cloud-e3.googledomains.com. | |
| openxcdn.net | NS | 21600 | ns-cloud-e1.googledomains.com. | |
| openxcdn.net | NS | 21600 | ns-cloud-e4.googledomains.com. | |
| openxcdn.net | NS | 21600 | ns-cloud-e2.googledomains.com. | |
| openxcdn.net | A | 2823 | 34.102.146.192 | |
| openxcdn.net | SOA | 21600 | ns-cloud-e1.googledomains.com. cloud-dns-hostmaster.google.com. 1 21600 3600 259200 300 |
FAQ
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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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