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Security report for bunte-aboshop.de

BurdaVerlag Publishing GmbH · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 2 other checks.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

BUNTE Aboshop is an official subscription platform for the BUNTE magazine, a well-known German media publication focusing on celebrity, royal, and VIP news. Operated by BurdaVerlag Publishing GmbH, the site offers various subscription models including print, digital e-paper, gift subscriptions, and premium offers. The platform targets a general audience interested in entertainment and lifestyle content. Technically, the website is built on the OXID eShop Enterprise Edition CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries and tracking tools such as Google Analytics, Webtrekk, and Kameleoon, combined with a robust consent management system to ensure GDPR compliance. Hosting and DNS are professionally managed via MarkMonitor, indicating a mature infrastructure.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
45/ 100 · High
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

7 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.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  3. 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 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
42
Security headers
50
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
45
Average
60

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention bunte-aboshop.de, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

The business operates in the media sector with a subscription-based revenue model enhanced by premium incentives to attract and retain customers. The company maintains a strong market position as part of the BurdaVerlag group, leveraging cross-promotional partnerships with other magazine subscription sites. The website's clear navigation, professional design, and comprehensive subscription options reflect a customer-centric approach. The presence of multiple social media channels and newsletter offerings supports engagement and brand loyalty. The company appears to be large and established, with a focus on direct-to-consumer sales.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with enforced HTTPS, GDPR-compliant consent mechanisms, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, it lacks explicit security policies or incident response contacts, and no security.txt file is present. The absence of security headers such as CSP or HSTS is a minor gap. The use of third-party scripts is well managed but should be regularly audited. Overall, the site balances user privacy and security effectively but could improve transparency and formal security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information.
  2. Add security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection.
  3. Introduce a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and tracking tools to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
BurdaVerlag Publishing GmbH
Description
BUNTE offers weekly magazine subscriptions including print and e-paper editions, with various subscription types and attractive premiums. The site targets readers interested in celebrity, royal, and VIP news.
Key services
Magazine subscriptions, E-paper subscriptions, Subscription gift certificates, Subscription premium offers
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, carouFredSel carousel, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Webtrekk, Kameleoon, Source Point Consent Management
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for GDPR
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of iframe for consent
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Webtrekk
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Webtrekk, Kameleoon
Marketing tools
Kameleoon, Source Point Consent Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance.
  3. Multiple subscription types and premium offers clearly presented.
  4. Use of modern tracking and consent management tools.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response contacts.
  6. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities.
  7. Consistent branding and professional design.
  8. Clear contact phone number and customer service links.
  9. No adult or explicit content detected.
  10. Hosting and DNS managed by reputable providers.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a mature e-commerce CMS (OXID eShop Enterprise Edition) with a combination of JavaScript libraries for UI components and tracking. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The technical stack includes advanced consent management and analytics integration, indicating a high level of digital maturity. Hosting is managed by a reputable provider, and the domain uses professional DNS services. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and security header implementation to reduce technical debt and enhance resilience.
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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