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Security report for eooh.eu

European Observatory of Online Hate · Media · Netherlands

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The European Observatory of Online Hate (EOOH) is a specialized non-profit organization focused on using artificial intelligence to identify, analyze, and combat online hate speech across Europe. The website serves as a platform to publish reports, articles, podcasts, and events related to online hate speech trends and narratives. The organization targets researchers, policymakers, NGOs, and the general public interested in digital hate speech monitoring. Technically, the website is built on the Squarespace platform, leveraging modern web fonts and embedded data visualizations via Flourish Studio. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices but could improve accessibility features. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented; however, security headers like HSTS and CSP are missing, which are recommended for enhanced protection. No privacy policy or terms of service pages were found, which is a compliance gap. The domain registration is consistent and legitimate, registered via a reputable registrar in the Netherlands, aligning with the website's European focus. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  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"

    • 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';…

  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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 28 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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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
52
Security headers
35
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
70

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

EOOH positions itself as a key player in the European media and non-profit sector addressing online hate speech through AI technology. Its business model revolves around research, monitoring, and public awareness via digital content and events. The organization benefits from EU funding, as indicated by the displayed EU logo, enhancing its credibility. The website's content strategy includes regular monthly reports and podcasts, indicating ongoing engagement with its audience. Social media presence on Twitter and LinkedIn supports outreach and community building. The lack of direct contact information and formal policies may limit some stakeholder engagement. The technical infrastructure is modern but reliant on third-party platforms like Squarespace, which simplifies management but may limit customization. No advertising or tracking beyond platform essentials suggests a focus on privacy and user experience.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communications. However, the absence of HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) and Content Security Policy (CSP) headers reduces protection against certain attacks like protocol downgrade and cross-site scripting. No evidence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries was found in the HTML content. Cookie consent is implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. The site lacks visible security or incident response policies, which could be improved to enhance trust and readiness. Overall, the security posture is moderate, suitable for a content-focused non-profit but with room for improvement in header configurations and formal security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) header to enforce HTTPS and prevent downgrade attacks.
  2. Add Content Security Policy (CSP) header to mitigate cross-site scripting and related vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve compliance and transparency.
  4. Provide clear contact information including security or abuse contacts to enhance incident response readiness.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerable libraries are used.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
European Observatory of Online Hate
Description
The European Observatory of Online Hate (EOOH) uses AI to identify, analyse, and act against online hate speech
Key services
AI-based identification of online hate speech, Analysis of hate speech trends, Publication of reports and articles, Podcast and event hosting
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace CMS, Google Fonts (Montserrat), Typekit Fonts (Proxima Nova), Flourish Studio (for data visualizations), JavaScript libraries (moment.js, cldr, etc.)
Platforms
Squarespace
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed using Squarespace.
  2. Content focuses on AI-driven analysis of online hate speech in Europe.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage.
  4. Cookie consent banner is implemented and GDPR compliant.
  5. Social media presence on Twitter and LinkedIn is active.
  6. No privacy policy or terms of service pages detected.
  7. Security headers could be improved for better protection.
  8. No advertising or tracking scripts detected beyond standard platform scripts.
  9. No signs of adult or explicit content; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Squarespace, a popular CMS platform, using modern web fonts (Proxima Nova via Typekit and Montserrat via Google Fonts). It embeds interactive data visualizations from Flourish Studio, enhancing content engagement. The site uses standard JavaScript libraries such as moment.js and CLDR for localization and date handling. Performance is moderate, with deferred script loading and preconnect hints improving load times. Mobile optimization is good, with responsive design and accessible navigation. SEO is supported by proper meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter cards. Accessibility is basic, with some ARIA roles and skip links but no advanced features detected. Hosting is via Squarespace CDN, providing reliable uptime and security. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid for a content-driven non-profit website.
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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