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Security report for archdaily.com

ArchDaily · Media · Chile

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and Security headers.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

ArchDaily is a globally recognized architecture media platform headquartered in Santiago, Chile, providing architecture news, project showcases, and competitions for professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with modern web technologies, including JavaScript frameworks, Google Analytics, and consent management tools, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience across devices. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and anti-bot measures like reCAPTCHA, although explicit security policies and incident response details are not publicly disclosed. Overall, ArchDaily presents a professional, trustworthy platform with comprehensive content and good privacy compliance, though improvements in transparency around security and data protection could enhance trust further.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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';…

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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
100
Security headers
15
Email security
90
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
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 archdaily.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
59,973
Employees
5
Customers
59,922
Third parties
46
Weak passwords
16%

Latest record dated 2026-05-20 · 31 subdomains affected

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  • –www.archdaily.com2026-05-20
  • –admin.neufert.dyn.archdaily.com2025-12-05
  • –www.archdaily.com2025-11-05
  • –archdaily.com2025-08-18
  • –archdaily.com2025-08-12

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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

ArchDaily holds a leading position in the architecture media sector, targeting architects, designers, and students with timely and relevant content. Its business model revolves around media publishing supported by advertising and subscription services. The platform leverages partnerships with ad networks and marketing tools to monetize traffic effectively. The company maintains consistent branding and a strong social media presence, reinforcing its market influence. While WHOIS data is unavailable, the website's professional quality and extensive content suggest a well-established operation. Growth opportunities include expanding transparency in security and compliance to meet evolving regulatory demands.

Security posture

The website employs robust security measures including HTTPS, Content Security Policy, and reCAPTCHA to protect user interactions and data. Security headers are properly configured, reducing common web vulnerabilities. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits visibility into the organization's security maturity and readiness. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Enhancing transparency and providing clear security contact channels would improve incident response readiness and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a detailed security policy and incident response plan accessible to users.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide contact information for a Data Protection Officer or security team.
  4. Enhance transparency on data retention and privacy compliance practices.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
ArchDaily
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ArchDaily
Description
ArchDaily is a leading architecture media platform providing architecture news, competitions, and projects updated hourly for architecture professionals worldwide.
Key services
architecture news, project showcases, competitions, industry insights
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Piano.io, reCAPTCHA, Sentry
Frameworks
Web Components, Hydration framework (likely Stencil or similar)
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Content Security Policy present
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Piano.io
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
AdRoll
Tracking pixels
Piano.io, ConsentManager
Marketing tools
Piano.io
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional architecture media platform with extensive content and frequent updates.
  2. No WHOIS data available, possibly due to privacy protection or registrar data unavailability.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent mechanisms.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  6. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  7. No adult or questionable content detected.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

ArchDaily utilizes a modern tech stack with JavaScript frameworks, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and Piano.io for content management and user engagement. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times. The use of structured data (JSON-LD) improves SEO and content discoverability. No CMS was explicitly identified, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting details are not disclosed. Technical risks are minimal, but continuous monitoring of third-party dependencies is recommended to mitigate supply chain risks.
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. 80/100Low23 findingsView report
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