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Security report for 4sales.com

Channel Four Television Corporation · Media · United Kingdom

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Email security and SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Channel 4 Sales operates as the advertising sales arm of Channel Four Television Corporation, providing a comprehensive suite of advertising solutions across TV, video on demand, social media, and digital platforms. The company targets advertisers and brands aiming to reach UK audiences, leveraging Channel 4's strong market presence and partnerships with UKTV and Warner Bros. Discovery. Their services include sponsorship packages, branded entertainment, and retail advertising, positioning them as a key player in the UK media advertising sector. Technically, the website is built on a modern stack using React and Next.js, optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness. The site features rich multimedia content including videos hosted on Brightcove, and integrates social media channels effectively. SEO and accessibility practices are well implemented, contributing to a positive user experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, the absence of explicit security headers and a published security or incident response policy indicates room for improvement. The lack of WHOIS data for the domain raises concerns about domain legitimacy, although the website's branding and external links strongly associate it with Channel 4. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced with additional transparency and controls. Strategically, the site is well positioned to serve its target market but should address the WHOIS transparency issue and improve security disclosures to strengthen trust and compliance. Continued investment in security best practices and privacy compliance will support long-term business credibility and operational resilience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
82
Security headers
75
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
78

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention 4sales.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
3
Employees
0
Customers
3
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

2 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Channel 4 Sales benefits from the strong brand equity of Channel Four Television Corporation, leveraging its extensive UK audience reach. The business model focuses on monetizing advertising inventory across multiple platforms, including traditional TV and emerging digital channels. Competitive advantages include integrated advertising solutions, data-driven targeting, and partnerships with major media entities. Revenue streams likely derive from airtime sales, sponsorships, and branded content. The target customer segments are advertisers and agencies seeking impactful media placements. Growth indicators include innovative digital offerings and social media engagement. The partnership ecosystem includes Channel 4 corporate entities and external media companies, supporting a robust market presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS and secure multimedia delivery. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests potential vulnerabilities to clickjacking or content injection attacks. No incident response or security policy pages were found, indicating a gap in transparency and preparedness communication. The missing WHOIS data for the domain is a significant concern, as it impairs trust and may complicate incident attribution. Data protection practices appear aligned with GDPR, supported by comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Overall, the security maturity is good but requires enhancements in header implementation, incident response visibility, and domain registration transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response information page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Investigate and resolve the missing WHOIS data issue to enhance domain legitimacy and trust.
  4. Enhance contact information availability by providing verified company emails and phone numbers for support and security contacts.
  5. Maintain and regularly update privacy and cookie policies to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance and user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Channel Four Television Corporation
Description
Advertising with 4 Sales isn’t just about the 30-second TV spot. They offer a wide range of advertising opportunities including sponsored programmes, innovative digital opportunities, integrated partnerships, and airtime sales.
Key services
TV advertising campaigns, Digital marketing solutions, Sponsorship packages, Social branded entertainment, Linear and Video On Demand advertising, Retail advertising
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS, Brightcove video player
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure video streaming
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich multimedia content.
  2. Strong branding consistent with Channel 4 corporate identity.
  3. Multiple social media channels linked and active.
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact via form only.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  6. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual for a major media company domain.
  7. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent mechanism.
  8. Modern tech stack with Next.js and React.
  9. Excellent mobile optimization and accessibility features.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js framework, enabling server-side rendering and optimized performance. Multimedia content is delivered via Brightcove, ensuring high-quality video streaming. The site uses multiple CSS stylesheets and preloads critical images for performance. Accessibility features such as skip links and ARIA roles are implemented, supporting inclusive design. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter cards. No major technical debt or deprecated libraries were detected. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and enhance incident response mechanisms. Overall, the technical infrastructure is robust, scalable, and well-suited for the business needs.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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