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Security report for creem.com

CREEM Magazine LLC · Media · United States

Medium risk. 4 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

CREEM Magazine LLC operates a niche, premium rock 'n' roll print magazine with a strong digital presence and e-commerce platform. Founded in 1969 and relaunched in 2022, the company targets rock music enthusiasts and collectors with subscription plans and branded merchandise. The website is built on Shopify, leveraging modern web technologies and multiple marketing and analytics tools, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers, though the absence of a public security policy and incident response details suggests room for improvement. The missing WHOIS data reduces transparency but does not negate the site's legitimacy given its professional presentation and consistent branding. Overall, CREEM presents a credible and well-executed business with moderate risk primarily due to domain registration opacity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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 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';…
  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  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
50
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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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Total records
64
Employees
0
Customers
63
Third parties
1
Weak passwords
6%

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

CREEM holds a unique market position as America's only rock 'n' roll magazine with collectible print issues and a dedicated fan club. Revenue streams include digital and print subscriptions, fan club memberships, and merchandise sales. The company leverages social media and digital marketing extensively, indicating a growth-oriented approach. The business model is subscription and e-commerce focused, targeting a niche but loyal audience. Partnerships with Shopify and marketing platforms support operational efficiency. The brand's heritage since 1969 adds competitive advantage and trust. However, the lack of visible physical contact information and domain WHOIS transparency could be addressed to enhance credibility further.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and employs multiple security headers, indicating good baseline security practices. Use of CSP and secure cookies further strengthen defenses. However, no dedicated security policy or incident response contact is published, which is a compliance and readiness gap. The extensive use of third-party tracking and marketing scripts introduces potential privacy and security risks that require ongoing monitoring. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by formalizing security governance and disclosure practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact page to improve transparency and compliance.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Review and audit third-party scripts regularly to minimize privacy and security risks.
  4. Consider adding clear physical contact information or phone numbers to enhance business credibility.
  5. Improve privacy compliance disclosures regarding data retention and user rights.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CREEM Magazine LLC
Description
CREEM is a premium print quarterly rock 'n' roll magazine founded in 1969 and relaunched in 2022. It is produced by a small independent team focused on rock music culture and print media.
Key services
Quarterly print magazine subscription, Digital subscription, Fan club membership, Merchandise sales
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, Tailwind CSS, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Hotjar, Klaviyo, StackAdapt, ReferralCandy
Frameworks
Shopify Liquid, Tailwind CSS
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure cookies
  • Use of CSP
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, StackAdapt
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense, StackAdapt
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Hotjar, Klaviyo
Marketing tools
Klaviyo
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed e-commerce and subscription platform for a niche rock music magazine.
  2. Uses multiple modern tracking and marketing technologies.
  3. No signs of adult or explicit content.
  4. WHOIS data is missing, which is unusual but the site appears legitimate.
  5. Privacy and terms policies are present and accessible.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response info.
  7. No phone numbers or physical addresses explicitly listed on the site.
  8. Social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, YouTube.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Shopify, using Tailwind CSS for styling and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Hotjar, and Klaviyo. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by multiple external scripts. The use of Shopify ensures a robust e-commerce backend but limits direct hosting provider visibility. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional user experience. Opportunities exist to optimize script loading and reduce third-party dependencies to improve speed and privacy.
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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