Analysis for

ai-fest.co.za

Flare Score

Safe

FlareAI™ Summary

A.I. Fest (ai-fest.co.za) appears to be a community website, "Where Geeks Gather", built with WordPress. Security indicators are generally positive: a valid SSL certificate is present, issued by Google Trust Services. The domain is hosted in Canada and payment processing is enabled. Crucially, Google Safe Browsing reports a clean status, and the site is absent from blacklists. With a FlareScore of 75/100, the website presents a safe browsing experience for users.

-2.8%

than category average

Canada

Server Country

Unknown

Domain Age

Score Breakdown

How we calculated the Flare Score based on positive and negative signals.

Positive Signals

Valid SSL certificate from Google Trust Services

Not found on any blacklist (1 sources checked)

Strong email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC configured)

Good website performance

Built with WordPress (established platform)

Uses CDN for better performance and security

Negative Signals

Very new domain (less than 3 months old)

Missing important security headers

Pro Tip: A valid SSL certificate is a basic requirement for any trustworthy site, but it doesn't guarantee the site is not a scam.

SSL & Security

SSL certificate and security headers configuration

Security Score

20/100

⚠ SSL Expired (20) ✗ HSTS (20) ✗ CSP (20) ✗ X-Frame (20)

SSL Certificate

Issuer

Google Trust Services

Valid From

Nov 03, 2025

Valid Until

Feb 01, 2026

Certificate Expired

How Was This Calculated?

Transparency into our FlareScore™ methodology and data sources used for this analysis.

ai-fest.co.za Analysis

FlareScore™: 75/100 (Safe Risk)

Our analysis of ai-fest.co.za identified 6 positive security indicators and 2 potential concerns. The FlareScore™ rating combines technical security measures, domain reputation, and content analysis.

SSL Certificate Analysis

AI Content Review

14 DNS Records

Analysis Sources

• SSL: Google Trust Services
• DNS: 14 records analyzed
• Content: Visual & text analysis

Last Checked

Dec 26, 2025
2 months ago

Transparency Note: Our analysis is based on publicly available data and automated scanning. For detailed methodology and accuracy metrics, visit our methodology page.

DNS Configuration

Domain Name System records and email security configuration

Email Security

SPF

DKIM

DMARC

Basic

AAAA

TXT

                                                            aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

                                                            alt1.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

                                                            alt2.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

                                                            alt3.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

                                                            alt4.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

HTTP Headers

Key server response headers for security analysis.

Technology

                                            PHP/8.1.33
                                        

Web Server

                                            cloudflare
                                        

CDN Cache

                                            DYNAMIC
                                        

Cloudflare Ray ID

                                            9b4454678b820b54-AMS
                                        

{
    "date": "Fri, 26 Dec 2025 23:24:06 GMT",
    "content-type": "text\/html; charset=UTF-8",
    "location": "https:\/\/www.ai-fest.co.za\/",
    "x-powered-by": "PHP\/8.1.33",
    "x-pingback": "https:\/\/www.ai-fest.co.za\/xmlrpc.php",
    "x-redirect-by": "WordPress",
    "x-litespeed-cache": "hit",
    "server": "cloudflare",
    "alt-svc": "h3=\":443\"; ma=86400",
    "x-turbo-charged-by": "LiteSpeed",
    "cf-cache-status": "DYNAMIC",
    "nel": "{\"report_to\":\"cf-nel\",\"success_fraction\":0.0,\"max_age\":604800}",
    "report-to": "{\"group\":\"cf-nel\",\"max_age\":604800,\"endpoints\":[{\"url\":\"https:\/\/a.nel.cloudflare.com\/report\/v4?s=iJcDKVSYjl5SPdsafkzLpvJdQtdWtLmpFhtx3EvBFPjneYVIUfa6QeUShoV1V3qG%2BA4WmzawejHtfJBqM2FsYbmCH3kMdPPQzJnyPWcMvQKB\"}]}",
    "cf-ray": "9b4454678b820b54-AMS",
    "link": "<https:\/\/www.ai-fest.co.za\/>; rel=shortlink",
    "vary": "Accept-Encoding",
    "content-encoding": "gzip"
}

IP Geolocation

Server location and network information

Canada

Toronto

IP Address

172.67.133.243

ISP / Hosting

Cloudflare, Inc.

Coordinates

43.6532, -79.3832

Country Code

View on Google Maps

Email Configuration

Email security and authentication records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).

SPF Record

v=spf1 ip4:164.160.91.35 include:spf.zamailgate.com include:...

DKIM

Configured

DMARC

v=DMARC1;p=quarantine;sp=quarantine;adkim=r;aspf=r;pct=100;f...

Performance Metrics

Website loading speed and performance analysis

Fast

Load Time

1.54s

Excellent

Page Size

0.06MB

Optimized

Requests

Moderate

Overall

93/100

Performance score

Excellent! This website loads quickly and provides a great user experience.

Blacklist Check

Checking if this domain is listed on major security blacklists.

Google Safe Browsing

Safe

Discovered Subdomains

Publicly accessible subdomains associated with this domain.

www.ai-fest.co.za

mail.ai-fest.co.za

ftp.ai-fest.co.za

webmail.ai-fest.co.za

store.ai-fest.co.za

Privacy & Trackers

3 Trackers Found

Google Analytics

General

Google Tag Manager

General

Facebook Pixel

General

These trackers may be used for analytics, advertising, or site functionality.

Website Screenshot

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

ai-fest.co.za, titled "A.I. Fest – Where Geeks Gather," likely promotes an Artificial Intelligence-focused event or community. The use of WordPress and Google Analytics suggests it's a marketing and information hub. The presence of payment options indicates potential ticket sales or event-related transactions.

Security Assessment

The website utilizes a valid SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services, expiring in 2026, ensuring encrypted communication. This, combined with a clean Google Safe Browsing status, indicates a positive security posture. The domain's hosting through Cloudflare, a reputable CDN and security provider, adds another layer of protection against DDoS attacks and other threats.

Trust Level

With a FlareScore of 75/100, ai-fest.co.za presents a moderate risk level. While the SSL certificate and clean browsing status are reassuring, the absence of a privacy policy and the presence of trackers introduce potential privacy concerns.

Recommendations

Users should exercise caution when providing personal or payment information. Verify the legitimacy of the event and any associated vendors. Be mindful of the 3 trackers present and consider using browser extensions to enhance privacy. While the site appears secure, the lack of a privacy policy warrants careful consideration before sharing sensitive data.

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