Methodology

FlareScore™ Methodology

Understanding our comprehensive 16-point analysis system that evaluates website security, trustworthiness, and risk factors to generate accurate FlareScore ratings from 0-100.

How FlareScore™ Works

FlareScore™ is our proprietary algorithm that analyzes websites across multiple security and trust dimensions. Each website receives a score from 0-100, with higher scores indicating greater trustworthiness and security.

Score Ranges

80-100: Safe & Trusted

Strong security signals, established domain, no red flags

50-79: Use Caution

Mixed signals, some concerns but not critical

0-49: High Risk

Multiple red flags, significant security concerns

16-Point Analysis Framework

Each website undergoes comprehensive analysis across these key areas, with different weights applied based on security importance.

SSL & Security Headers

Weight: 25%

Evaluates SSL certificate validity, encryption strength, and security headers implementation.

SSL Certificate Validity (40 points)

TLS Version & Encryption (20 points)

Security Headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame) (40 points)

Domain & WHOIS Analysis

Weight: 20%

Analyzes domain registration history, age, and registrar information for trust indicators.

Domain Age (5+ years = 100 points)

Registrar Reputation

WHOIS Privacy & Contact Info

FlareAI™ Content Analysis

Weight: 20%

Advanced AI analysis of website content, design patterns, and behavioral indicators.

Content Quality & Legitimacy

Design & User Experience

Contact Information & Transparency

Accuracy & Validation

95.7%

Overall Accuracy

Based on manual verification of 10,000+ websites

2.1%

False Positive Rate

Safe sites incorrectly flagged as risky

1.2%

False Negative Rate

Risky sites incorrectly marked as safe

24h

Update Frequency

Scores refreshed every 24 hours

Questions About Our Methodology?

We're committed to transparency and continuous improvement. If you have questions about our scoring system or believe a website has been incorrectly assessed, please reach out to our team.

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