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Security report for adnkronos.com

Adnkronos · Media · Italy

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Adnkronos is a prominent Italian news media organization providing real-time news, videos, podcasts, and multimedia content across various sectors including politics, economy, sports, and culture. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with consistent branding, comprehensive content, and active social media engagement. Technically, the site employs modern JavaScript libraries, advertising SDKs, and tracking tools while maintaining good performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers and explicit policies could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data introduces minor trust concerns but is mitigated by the site's established reputation and professional presentation. Overall, Adnkronos presents a reliable and authoritative news platform for a general audience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 100 · Medium
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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…
  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  3. 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
67
Security headers
70
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
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

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention adnkronos.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
278
Employees
0
Customers
203
Third parties
75
Weak passwords
22%

17 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

Adnkronos operates as a large media entity in Italy, targeting a broad audience interested in current affairs, politics, economy, and culture. Its business model revolves around news dissemination supported by advertising networks such as Taboola and EvolutionAdv. The company maintains multiple regional and international channels, indicating a diversified content strategy. The presence of ethics and privacy policies, along with structured data, enhances credibility. Partnerships with related domains and active social media channels support its market position. Growth indicators include multimedia expansion and podcast offerings, reflecting adaptation to modern consumption trends.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses a consent management platform for cookie compliance, indicating awareness of privacy regulations like GDPR. However, no explicit security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms were found. Security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options are not evident, representing an area for improvement. The use of multiple third-party scripts introduces potential risk vectors, necessitating regular audits. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by formalizing policies and improving header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and advertising SDKs to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Adnkronos
Description
News dell'ultima ora dall'Italia e dal mondo. Notizie, video, rubriche e approfondimenti su Sport, Cronaca, Economia, Politica, Salute e tanto altro
Key services
Real-time news, Video content, Podcasts, Special reports, Regional news, Multimedia content
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Taboola, Marfeel SDK, Microsoft Clarity, InMobi CMP, EvolutionAdv Ads, Speakup AI
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of consent management platform for cookies

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Taboola, EvolutionAdv, InMobi
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, ScorecardResearch, IMR Worldwide
Marketing tools
Taboola, InMobi CMP
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional Italian news media outlet with extensive content and multimedia.
  2. Strong social media presence across major platforms.
  3. Uses multiple third-party advertising and tracking services with consent management.
  4. No WHOIS data available, possibly due to privacy protection or query limitations.
  5. No security.txt or explicit security policy found.
  6. HTTPS is enforced with no visible security issues.
  7. Content is safe for general audiences with no adult or questionable content.
  8. Good SEO and structured data usage for news media.
  9. Multiple forms present for search with validation but no sensitive data collection detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-based tech stack with integrations for advertising, analytics, and user experience monitoring. Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, and Taboola are key components. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and preloaded fonts for performance. However, no specific CMS or hosting provider is identified. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, especially in accessibility and SEO. The site uses structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine understanding. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a robust media platform but could benefit from further modernization and security hardening.
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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