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Security report for espncricinfo.com

ESPN Digital Media Private Limited · Media · India

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ESPNcricinfo is a leading digital media platform specializing in cricket news, live scores, and related content. Operated by ESPN Digital Media Private Limited, it serves a global audience of cricket fans with comprehensive coverage of international and domestic matches, video content, and statistics. The site is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and integrates advanced technologies such as React (Next.js), Google Adsense, and Omniture analytics. Privacy compliance is robust, with clear cookie consent mechanisms and GDPR considerations. Security posture is strong, featuring HTTPS, security headers, and script blocking based on user consent. However, explicit security policies and incident response details are not publicly available. Overall, ESPNcricinfo presents a trustworthy, high-quality user experience with extensive content and strong technical infrastructure.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

3 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. 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
70
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
73

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

The platform holds a dominant market position in cricket media, leveraging ESPN's global brand and resources. Its business model is primarily advertising-supported, targeting cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Key services include live match updates, news articles, video features, and detailed statistics. The company benefits from a large user base, strong brand recognition, and integration with social media channels. While WHOIS data is unavailable, the site's branding and content quality affirm its legitimacy. The platform's ecosystem includes partnerships with major ad networks and analytics providers, supporting monetization and user engagement strategies.

Security posture

ESPNcricinfo demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and privacy-compliant cookie management. The site employs script blocking to respect user consent, reducing privacy risks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. However, the absence of a published security policy or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency. Incident response readiness and data protection officer contact information are not publicly disclosed, representing areas for improvement. Overall, the site aligns well with industry best practices but could enhance trust by publishing formal security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide contact details for a Data Protection Officer or privacy contact to improve GDPR transparency.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to further improve user experience for all audiences.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
ESPN Digital Media Private Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ESPN Digital Media Private Limited
Description
Get live cricket scores, cricket updates of upcoming International, domestic and T20 matches. Catch all the latest videos, news about cricket on ESPNcricinfo.
Key services
Live cricket scores, Cricket news, Match schedules and results, Video content, Statistics and rankings
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React (Next.js), Google Adsense, Prebid.js, Omniture Analytics, OneTrust Consent Management
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy present
  • Cookie consent and privacy compliance
  • Script blocking for non-consented scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Omniture, Google Tag Manager, Chartbeat
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense, DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Omniture, ScorecardResearch, Chartbeat, Taboola, MGID
Marketing tools
CleverTap
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented.
  3. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  4. Uses modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, but site branding and content indicate high trust.
  6. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response info published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website utilizes a modern technology stack centered on React with Next.js for server-side rendering and performance optimization. It integrates multiple third-party services including Google Adsense for advertising, Omniture for analytics, and OneTrust for consent management. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and preloading of critical assets. Performance is fast with efficient resource loading and caching strategies. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary content management approach. Hosting details are not explicitly available but the infrastructure supports high traffic and global reach. Technical risks are minimal, though reliance on multiple third-party scripts necessitates ongoing security vigilance.
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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