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Security report for amedia.no

Amedia · Media · Norway

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

Amedia is the largest publisher of local newspapers in Norway, operating a broad portfolio including 92 local newspapers, Nettavisen, Nationen, multiple local websites, trade journals, and a local radio station. The company focuses on delivering high-quality journalism and local news coverage across the country, targeting Norwegian local media consumers and advertisers. The website reflects a professional media publishing business with a clear market position as a leading local media entity in Norway. Technically, the website is built on Joomla CMS with Yootheme UIkit framework, integrating modern web technologies such as Google Tag Manager and Cookiebot for analytics and consent management. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and includes essential security headers. It employs a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published, which could be improved. Overall, the website presents a low-risk profile with strong business credibility and privacy compliance. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain registration insights, but the professional web presence and structured data support legitimacy. Strategic recommendations include publishing security policies, adding vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, and enhancing performance and accessibility further.

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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
75
Security headers
75
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
84

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
79
Employees
1
Customers
21
Third parties
57
Weak passwords
19%

Latest record dated 2025-04-15 · 7 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

Amedia holds a dominant position in the Norwegian local media market, leveraging a diversified portfolio of newspapers, digital platforms, and radio. Its business model centers on journalism and advertising revenue streams, targeting local communities and advertisers. The company benefits from strong brand recognition and consistent content quality. The website supports this with comprehensive information about services, corporate governance, sustainability, and contact channels. Partnerships appear limited to internal subsidiaries and related media brands. Growth indicators include digital presence expansion and adherence to transparency laws. The company maintains a professional online ecosystem with clear navigation and relevant content for stakeholders.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, modern security headers, and a robust cookie consent framework. No signs of malware, phishing, or exposed credentials were found. The use of third-party scripts like Google Tag Manager and Cookiebot is managed with consent mechanisms, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of a published security policy or incident response contacts reduces transparency and readiness perception. There is no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file, which are recommended best practices. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by formalizing policies and communication channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and compliance.
  2. Implement and publicize an incident response contact email or form for security issues.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Optimize website performance to improve load times and user experience.
  5. Enhance accessibility features with additional ARIA landmarks and keyboard navigation support.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Amedia
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Amedia
Description
Vi er den største utgiveren av lokale medier i Norge. Med journalistikken som forretningside utvikler vi dyktige medarbeidere og lager aviser som utgjør en forskjell.
Key services
Publishing 92 local newspapers, Nettavisen, Nationen, 10 local websites, 4 trade journals, 1 local radio
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Joomla CMS, Yootheme UIkit, Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot Consent Management
Frameworks
UIkit
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager for analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google
Tracking pixels
Cookiebot, Usercentrics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content
  2. Strong cookie consent and privacy compliance
  3. No WHOIS data available from Norid service
  4. Uses modern CMS and UI frameworks
  5. Clear business focus on Norwegian local media publishing
  6. No security or privacy red flags detected
  7. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by Joomla CMS with Yootheme UIkit framework, indicating a modern and flexible technical foundation. Integration of Google Tag Manager and Cookiebot shows advanced analytics and privacy management capabilities. The site is responsive and accessible, with good SEO metadata and structured data for enhanced search engine visibility. Performance is moderate, suggesting potential for optimization in resource loading and caching. No deprecated or vulnerable libraries were detected in the scripts. Hosting provider details are not explicit. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively with opportunities for incremental improvements.
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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