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Security report for archdaily.com

ArchDaily · Media · Chile

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

ArchDaily is a globally recognized architecture media platform headquartered in Santiago, Chile. It provides architecture news, project showcases, competitions, and industry insights targeted primarily at architecture professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. The website is professionally designed with consistent branding and rich content updated frequently, positioning it as a leading source in the architecture media sector. Technically, ArchDaily employs modern web technologies including JavaScript frameworks, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and consent management platforms to ensure a robust digital presence. The site is optimized for mobile devices and incorporates SEO best practices, contributing to good performance and accessibility. Security-wise, the website enforces HTTPS, uses reCAPTCHA for form protection, and implements consent management for privacy compliance. However, explicit security policies, incident response information, and vulnerability disclosure programs are not publicly available, representing areas for improvement. The WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable, which slightly impacts trust but does not detract significantly given the professional nature of the site. Overall, ArchDaily demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure with a strong market position and good security posture, though transparency in security policies could be enhanced.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

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 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
90
Security headers
15
Email security
90
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
80

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 operates as a media platform specializing in architecture, serving a niche but global audience of professionals and enthusiasts. Its business model likely includes advertising, sponsored content, and possibly subscription or membership services. The platform's extensive use of third-party ad networks and tracking services indicates a monetization strategy reliant on digital advertising and retargeting. The company maintains a strong social media presence across major platforms, enhancing its reach and engagement. While the parent company and subsidiaries are not explicitly identified, the presence of related subdomains suggests a structured ecosystem. The lack of detailed WHOIS information is common in media companies to protect privacy but should be balanced with transparency for trust. ArchDaily's competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive and timely architecture content, strong brand recognition, and professional digital experience.

Security posture

ArchDaily exhibits a solid security posture with mandatory HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate automated abuse, and a consent management platform to comply with privacy regulations such as GDPR. Security headers are inferred to be present, enhancing protection against common web vulnerabilities. However, the absence of publicly available security policies, incident response plans, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms limits transparency and may hinder rapid response to security incidents. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The extensive use of third-party scripts necessitates ongoing security audits to prevent supply chain risks. Overall, the site is secure for users but could improve by publishing explicit security and incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan to enhance transparency and user trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Provide contact information for a Data Protection Officer or security contact to comply with privacy regulations.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance security headers with additional directives such as Content-Security-Policy and Feature-Policy if not fully implemented.

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 website 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, Cxense, Recaptcha
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

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

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Cxense
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
AdRoll
Tracking pixels
Cxense
Marketing tools
Piano.io, ConsentManager
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 challenges.
  2. Content is rich, professional, and updated frequently.
  3. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML content; contact likely via contact page.
  5. Multiple third-party scripts and ad/tracking services used, with consent management in place.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, which is a minor trust concern but not uncommon for media sites.
  7. No security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure found.
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  9. Website uses HTTPS and modern security practices.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern JavaScript-heavy tech stack including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Piano.io for paywall or subscription management, and Cxense for content personalization or analytics. It uses reCAPTCHA for bot mitigation and a consent management platform to handle GDPR cookie consent. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and uses structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO enhancement. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by multiple third-party scripts and ad networks. No CMS was explicitly detected from the HTML content. Hosting provider details are not evident from the data. The site demonstrates good technical maturity but could benefit from performance optimization and clearer technology disclosures.
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. 78/100Low24 findingsView report
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