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Security report for epochtimes.sk

The Epoch Times · Media · Slovakia

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Epoch Times Slovensko is an independent Slovak media outlet focused on delivering accurate and independent journalism to the Slovak-speaking public. Founded in 2000, it operates primarily as an online news platform offering articles, videos, and commentary. The website leverages WordPress CMS with modern front-end technologies such as Bootstrap and Font Awesome, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience. The presence of cookie consent mechanisms via OneTrust indicates compliance awareness with GDPR regulations, although explicit privacy and terms policies are not found in the provided content. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and standard tracking and advertising scripts in use, but could benefit from enhanced security headers and published security policies. Overall, the site is accessible without WAF or blocking mechanisms, providing safe content suitable for general audiences. WHOIS data confirms the legitimacy and consistency of the domain registration with the business claims.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
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

7 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.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Cloudflare

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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 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. 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.

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

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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
47
Security headers
80
Email security
40
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
62

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

Epoch Times Slovensko positions itself as a credible independent media source in Slovakia, targeting Slovak-speaking readers interested in truthful and independent news. Its business model revolves around digital journalism and content delivery, supported by advertising and possibly subscriptions (indicated by embedded iframe sign-in). The company maintains a presence on major social media platforms, enhancing its reach and engagement. The use of modern web technologies and cookie consent tools reflects a commitment to digital maturity and regulatory compliance. However, the absence of explicit contact information and detailed policies may limit trust for some users. The site’s market position is that of a medium-sized media outlet with a focus on independent reporting.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent implemented via a reputable provider (OneTrust). The inclusion of tracking scripts such as Google Analytics and Mixpanel is standard but increases the attack surface and privacy considerations. No explicit security headers were detected in the provided data, suggesting room for improvement. There is no visible security policy or incident response contact information, which are important for transparency and trust. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the analysis. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be enhanced by implementing recommended headers, publishing security policies, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure program.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve transparency and GDPR compliance.
  3. Establish and publicize an incident response plan and contact channels for security issues, including a security.txt file.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking technologies to minimize privacy risks and improve user trust.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Epoch Times
Description
Sme nezávislé médium pôsobiace na Slovensku. Našou snahou je hľadať pravdu prostredníctvom presnej a nezávislej žurnalistiky.
Key services
News reporting, Journalism, Video content
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.2, Bootstrap 4.3.1, jQuery 3.7.1, Font Awesome 5.15.3, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Mixpanel, Google Analytics, Twitter Universal Website Tag
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent via OneTrust
  • Use of security and privacy scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Mixpanel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Twitter Ads
Tracking pixels
Mixpanel, Twitter Universal Website Tag
Marketing tools
Mixpanel, Twitter Ads
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Slovak independent media outlet with a focus on news and journalism.
  2. Uses WordPress CMS with modern front-end frameworks and libraries.
  3. Implements cookie consent via OneTrust, indicating GDPR awareness.
  4. Includes social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Telegram.
  5. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found in provided content.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  7. Security posture is good but could be improved with explicit security headers and policies.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; content fully accessible.
  9. Moderate use of tracking and advertising scripts.
  10. Content is safe for general audiences with no adult or questionable material.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.2, utilizing Bootstrap 4.3.1 for responsive design and jQuery 3.7.1 for client-side scripting. Font Awesome 5.15.3 provides iconography. Cookie consent is managed by OneTrust, a widely used compliance tool. Analytics and marketing tools include Google Analytics, Mixpanel, and Twitter Ads scripts. The site loads external resources from reputable CDNs, contributing to moderate performance. Mobile optimization is good, with responsive images and layouts. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. The technical stack is modern but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and performance optimizations. Hosting provider details are not explicitly available from the provided data.
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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