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Security report for cointelegraph.com

Cointelegraph · Media · N/a

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Cointelegraph is a well-established digital media company specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain news, founded in 2013. It holds a strong market position as a leading source of crypto news and analysis, targeting crypto enthusiasts, investors, and fintech professionals globally. The website demonstrates a mature technical infrastructure, leveraging modern technologies such as Vue.js and Tailwind CSS, with Cloudflare providing DNS and CDN services, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. Security posture is robust, with HTTPS enforced, comprehensive security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, Cointelegraph presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically sound online presence.

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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

4 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 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

      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
57
Security headers
75
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
76

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

Cointelegraph operates primarily in the media sector, focusing on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Its business model relies on advertising and sponsored content, supported by a large, engaged audience. The company benefits from a consistent brand and high content quality, which strengthens its competitive advantage. The domain age and WHOIS data align with the company's founding date, reinforcing legitimacy. The company maintains active social media channels to engage its audience and extend its reach. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, indicating an independent operation. The website's technical maturity and security practices support its business continuity and reputation.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with HTTPS enabled and a suite of security headers including HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options. No security.txt or explicit incident response policies were found, which could be improved. DNSSEC is not enabled, representing a minor DNS security gap. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Forms appear secure with no visible insecure inputs. The use of Cloudflare DNS and CDN adds an additional layer of protection. Overall, the security maturity is high but could benefit from formalized vulnerability disclosure and incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent DNS spoofing.
  2. Publish a security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and security researchers.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerable libraries are used.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing more detailed business contact information and certifications if applicable.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Cointelegraph
Description
Cointelegraph is a leading independent digital media resource covering a wide range of news on blockchain technology, crypto assets, and emerging fintech trends.
Key services
Crypto news reporting, Market price indexes, Analysis and opinion articles
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Tailwind CSS, Cloudflare DNS, JavaScript, Vue.js (indicated by vue-ssr-id in style tags)
Frameworks
Vue.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS and protection

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well maintained.
  2. Content is rich and relevant to cryptocurrency and blockchain audiences.
  3. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and comprehensive.
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges detected.
  6. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern front-end stack with Vue.js and Tailwind CSS, ensuring responsive and performant user experience. Hosting and DNS are managed via Cloudflare, providing CDN and security benefits. The site is well optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with good SEO practices evident in meta tags and structured data. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. The site does not appear to use a common CMS, suggesting a custom or proprietary solution. Performance is fast, and the site is stable with no broken elements observed. Opportunities exist to further improve DNS security and formalize security documentation.
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. 66/100Medium20 findingsView report
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