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Security report for bubok.co

Bubok Publishing, s.l. · Media · Colombia

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

Bubok Publishing, s.l. operates the website bubok.co, a leading self-publishing and book distribution platform targeting independent and novice authors primarily in Colombia and Spanish-speaking markets. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including book publishing, editorial assistance, and international distribution, supported by a network of subsidiaries and partner companies. The website is professionally designed, content-rich, and optimized for user experience, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the site employs a modern tech stack with popular libraries and tracking tools, though some legacy components like older jQuery versions are present. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement and reCAPTCHA integration, but could benefit from enhanced security headers and explicit incident response contacts. Privacy compliance is robust with clear cookie and privacy policies and user consent mechanisms. Overall, the site demonstrates a strong market position and trustworthy business operations.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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 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
  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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 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
70
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention bubok.co, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
173
Employees
0
Customers
173
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
23%

2 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

Bubok holds a strong position in the independent publishing sector, leveraging a multi-country domain strategy and a broad partner ecosystem to extend its reach. Its business model centers on empowering authors with control over their publishing process, supported by editorial services and a large online bookstore. The company benefits from positive customer reviews and trust signals such as affiliations with cultural organizations and secure payment options. Growth is indicated by active social media engagement and a diversified subsidiary portfolio. The platform's focus on user-friendly publishing and distribution services caters well to its target audience of independent authors seeking professional yet accessible publishing solutions.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security posture with mandatory HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise to protect forms, and secure payment processing indicators. However, the absence of key security headers like Content-Security-Policy and lack of published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies represent areas for improvement. The use of older JavaScript libraries may expose the site to known vulnerabilities if not regularly updated. Privacy and cookie compliance are well implemented, aligning with GDPR requirements. Overall, the security maturity is solid but could be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security.txt file and provide clear incident response contact information to improve vulnerability disclosure and response readiness.
  3. Upgrade JavaScript libraries, especially jQuery, to the latest stable versions to reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Maintain and regularly review privacy and cookie policies to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bubok Publishing, s.l.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bubok Publishing, s.l.
Description
Bubok es una editorial especializada en escritores independientes que buscan tener el control en su proceso de publicar un libro
Key services
Book publishing, Book distribution, Editorial services, Author promotion, Book sales via online store
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.9.1 and 1.10.3, Bootstrap (glyphicons), Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise, Trustpilot widget, LazySizes for lazy loading images
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise for forms
  • Secure payment logos indicating PCI compliance
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Trustpilot widget
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 rich content and interactive features.
  2. Strong focus on independent authors and self-publishing services.
  3. Multiple social media and partner integrations enhance trust and reach.
  4. Good privacy and cookie compliance with user consent mechanisms.
  5. Security posture is good but can be improved with additional headers and incident response info.
  6. Technical stack uses some older libraries but overall modern and functional.
  7. Clear contact information and multiple communication channels provided.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected; suitable for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of jQuery (versions 1.9.1 and 1.10.3), Bootstrap for responsive design, and integrates multiple third-party services including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Trustpilot widgets. Lazy loading of images is implemented via LazySizes, improving performance. The site is mobile optimized with good navigation clarity and SEO practices. However, some legacy JavaScript versions suggest potential technical debt. No CMS is explicitly detected, indicating a custom or proprietary platform. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable online publishing platform.
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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