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Security report for anchor.fm

Spotify · Media · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Spotify for Creators is a dedicated platform by Spotify designed to empower podcasters and content creators with tools to manage, grow, and monetize their audio and video podcasts. The platform leverages Spotify's extensive user base and technology infrastructure to provide analytics, customization, and monetization features, positioning itself as a leading service in the podcasting industry. The website reflects Spotify's strong brand identity and professionalism, targeting creators seeking to expand their audience and revenue streams. Technically, the website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, hosted on Spotify's CDN infrastructure. It demonstrates excellent performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility. The presence of Google Tag Manager and cookie consent scripts indicates a mature approach to analytics and privacy compliance. The site is well-structured with comprehensive metadata and SEO optimization. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and likely employs standard security headers, although explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly detailed. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, supporting user trust and regulatory adherence. Overall, the website presents a low-risk profile with high business credibility and technical maturity. Strategic recommendations include publishing explicit security and incident response policies and providing a vulnerability disclosure channel to further enhance trust and security posture.

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

5 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 11 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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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
52
Security headers
40
Email security
82
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
72

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

Spotify for Creators operates within the media sector as a key service of Spotify Technology S.A., a global leader in audio streaming. The platform's business model centers on providing podcast hosting, analytics, and monetization tools, leveraging Spotify's extensive user base to attract content creators. Revenue streams likely include advertising, subscription services, and partnership programs. The target customers are podcasters and video content creators seeking growth and monetization opportunities. The platform's integration with Spotify's ecosystem and strong brand presence provide competitive advantages. Partnerships with social media platforms and app stores enhance distribution and user engagement. The company's strategic focus on expanding podcast video capabilities indicates growth and innovation in content delivery.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of secure cookies, and cookie consent mechanisms. While explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly available, the absence of exposed sensitive data and vulnerabilities suggests good operational security. The use of Google Tag Manager is managed with privacy compliance in mind. However, the lack of a published vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file represents a gap in transparency and community engagement. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security maturity is high but could be improved by formalizing security communication and disclosure practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and compliance frameworks.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance visible security headers and provide documentation to improve transparency.
  4. Provide direct contact channels for security incidents and data protection officer information.
  5. Continue monitoring and updating privacy and cookie policies to maintain GDPR and global compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Spotify
Description
Spotify for Creators (formerly Spotify for Podcasters) is a free audio and video podcasting platform by Spotify that provides tools to manage, grow, and monetize podcasts.
Key services
Podcast hosting and distribution, Audience analytics, Monetization tools, Customization of show pages and video thumbnails
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, CookieLaw.org scripts
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure cookies and consent banners

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
CookieLaw.org consent scripts
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 no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Content is rich, professional, and targeted at podcast creators
  3. Strong branding consistency with Spotify corporate identity
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and comprehensive
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via support form
  6. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks
  7. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data
  8. Social media presence is verified and consistent
  9. No suspicious or malicious domains linked
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js framework, ensuring server-side rendering and fast performance. Hosting on Spotify's CDN infrastructure provides scalability and reliability. The site uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and cookie consent scripts for privacy compliance. The design is responsive and accessible, with well-structured metadata for SEO. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary content management approach. The technical implementation reflects a high level of digital maturity with minimal technical debt. Opportunities exist to enhance security transparency and incident response readiness.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 71/100 −2Medium30 findingsView report
  2. 73/100Medium29 findingsView report
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