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Security report for dariknews.bg

Dariknews · Media · Bulgaria

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Dariknews.bg is a prominent Bulgarian news portal offering fast and up-to-date news from Bulgaria and around the world, covering politics, health, business, social issues, crime, judiciary, interviews, and video reports. Owned by Netinfo, a major media company in Bulgaria, the site targets Bulgarian-speaking audiences seeking comprehensive news coverage with regional focus. The business model relies primarily on advertising revenue through multiple ad networks and partnerships. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Gemius analytics, and OneSignal push notifications, with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and standard security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly found. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence with high content quality and professional design, supporting its position as a leading Bulgarian news source.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

2 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.

    • 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. 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

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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
62
Security headers
80
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
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

Dariknews.bg operates in the media sector as a large-scale news publisher with a strong market position in Bulgaria. Its competitive advantage lies in comprehensive regional news coverage and integration with a broad network of partner sites under Netinfo. The business model is advertising-driven, leveraging multiple ad networks and tracking technologies to monetize traffic. The target audience includes Bulgarian news consumers interested in national and international current events. The company benefits from a well-established parent company, Netinfo, which provides operational and strategic support. The partnership ecosystem includes several Bulgarian content and advertising platforms, enhancing reach and revenue potential. Growth indicators include active content updates, extensive regional news sections, and mobile app availability. Strategic observations suggest opportunities to enhance security transparency and direct contact availability to strengthen trust further.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, presence of key security headers such as HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, and Content-Security-Policy, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The use of Google Tag Manager and controlled script loading reduces risk from third-party scripts. Privacy compliance is supported by cookie consent mechanisms and a comprehensive privacy policy. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page, incident response contact information, and vulnerability disclosure policy indicates gaps in security transparency and readiness. No critical vulnerabilities or malware indicators were detected in the analyzed content. The security culture appears moderate but could benefit from formalizing incident response and disclosure processes.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and controls.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy (security.txt) to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and advertising integrations to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Dariknews
Description
DarikNews.bg предлага бързи и актуални новини от България и регионите. Следете всичко важно от страната и света – политика, здраве, бизнес, социални теми, криминални новини, съдебни дела, интервюта и видео репортажи.
Key services
News publishing, Video reports, Interviews, Regional news coverage
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.1.1, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Gemius analytics, OneSignal push notifications, Smart AdServer, RichMedia.js, SAS (Smart AdServer) advertising, Lazy loading images
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager for controlled script loading
  • Consent mechanism for cookies and tracking

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Gemius
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Smart AdServer, AdWise, Google Ad Manager
Tracking pixels
Gemius, OneSignal
Marketing tools
RichMedia.js
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional Bulgarian news portal with extensive content and regional coverage
  2. Strong use of structured data and SEO best practices
  3. Multiple external trusted partners and advertising networks integrated
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent mechanisms
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF interference
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies found on main site
  7. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers visible in HTML content
  8. Use of modern analytics and advertising technologies
  9. Mobile optimized with responsive design and lazy loading images
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a mature technology stack including jQuery 3.1.1, Google Tag Manager, Gemius analytics, and OneSignal for push notifications. Advertising is managed via Smart AdServer and Google Ad Manager. The site employs lazy loading for images and responsive design for mobile optimization. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph data, and JSON-LD structured data for Organization and WebSite schemas. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and ad content. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing security monitoring. Overall, the infrastructure supports a professional and scalable news portal.
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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