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Security report for elitedaily.com

Elite Daily · Media · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Elite Daily is a prominent digital media company specializing in news, entertainment, and lifestyle content primarily targeting millennials and Gen Z audiences. It operates under the Bustle Digital Group umbrella, leveraging a strong social media presence and modern web technologies to deliver engaging content. The website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure with a responsive design, fast performance, and good SEO practices. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforcement and appropriate security headers, though no explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are publicly available. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and indicate GDPR compliance, supporting user trust and regulatory adherence. Overall, Elite Daily presents a professional and trustworthy online presence with room for improvement in transparency of contact and security policies.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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"

  3. 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

    • 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

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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
0
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
59

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

Elite Daily holds a strong position in the digital media market, focusing on lifestyle and entertainment content for younger demographics. Its business model relies on advertising revenue supported by extensive use of ad networks and tracking technologies. The company benefits from its association with Bustle Digital Group, which provides scale and resources. The site’s content strategy emphasizes social engagement and multimedia formats, appealing to a tech-savvy audience. While direct contact information is limited, the presence of privacy and cookie policies reflects a commitment to compliance. The lack of public WHOIS data suggests privacy protection, common in media companies to safeguard domain ownership. Strategic partnerships and advertising integrations indicate a mature ecosystem supporting growth and monetization.

Security posture

The website employs strong security measures including HTTPS with excellent SSL configuration and multiple security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. However, the absence of a publicly accessible security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file, which could enhance trust and responsiveness to security issues. Overall, the security posture is solid for a media website, but improvements in security communication and formalized incident response mechanisms are recommended to elevate maturity and user confidence.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a formal vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  2. Enhance visibility of incident response contacts, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses, to improve transparency.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Expand contact information availability to include verified company emails and phone numbers for user support and trust.
  5. Continue to monitor and optimize privacy compliance measures, especially in light of evolving regulations like GDPR and CCPA.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Elite Daily
Description
Elite Daily is a digital media company focused on news, entertainment, lifestyle, and culture content targeted primarily at millennials and Gen Z audiences.
Key services
News articles, Entertainment content, Lifestyle features, Video content
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Google DoubleClick, Imgix
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
DoubleClick
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and targeted at young adult audiences.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and security best practices.
  4. WHOIS data is not publicly available, indicating privacy protection.
  5. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on the site.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and indicate GDPR compliance.
  7. No explicit or adult content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

Elite Daily’s website is built using modern web technologies including React and JavaScript, with extensive use of CSS for styling and responsive design. The site leverages CDN services such as Bustle’s own CDN and Imgix for image optimization, contributing to fast load times and good performance. Advertising and tracking integrations include Google DoubleClick and Google Analytics, supporting monetization and user behavior analysis. The site is mobile-optimized with excellent accessibility and SEO features, ensuring broad reach and usability. Hosting details are not explicitly disclosed but likely utilize Bustle Digital Group’s infrastructure or cloud providers. The technical implementation reflects a mature digital platform suitable for a large media outlet.
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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