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Security report for euractiv.com

Euractiv · Media · Belgium

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Euractiv is a well-established European media organization specializing in news and policy coverage related to the European Union. Founded in 1999, it serves a diverse audience including individuals interested in EU affairs and policy professionals. The website offers a range of services including news articles, subscription-based premium content, events, videos, and job listings. It maintains a strong market position as a trusted source for EU policy news with consistent branding and professional content quality. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and leverages modern web technologies such as Tailwind CSS, Google Tag Manager, OneSignal for push notifications, and reCAPTCHA for form security. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in accessibility features. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, uses multiple security headers, and implements a consent management platform for GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure or incident response contact is noted as an area for improvement. Overall, Euractiv presents a low-risk profile with strong business credibility and privacy compliance. The main concern is the lack of WHOIS data, which is unusual but does not detract from the site's legitimacy based on content and contact information. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security transparency and accessibility compliance.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

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 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. 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

  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 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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  • 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
65
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
75

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

Euractiv operates as a specialized media outlet focused on European Union policy and news. Its business model includes free content supplemented by subscription tiers targeting individuals and policy professionals. The presence of multiple regional language domains indicates a broad European reach and localization strategy. Revenue streams likely include subscriptions, advertising, events, and sponsored content. The company maintains a professional partnership ecosystem with regional sites and uses advanced marketing and analytics tools to optimize audience engagement. Growth indicators include diversified content formats and active social media presence. The company demonstrates strategic focus on EU policy niche, which provides competitive advantage in a specialized market segment.

Security posture

Euractiv exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforcement, comprehensive security headers, and use of reCAPTCHA to protect forms. The integration of a consent management platform aligns with GDPR requirements, reflecting good privacy practices. No critical vulnerabilities or security misconfigurations were identified in the analyzed content. However, the absence of explicit incident response contacts and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests room for improvement in security transparency and readiness. The use of multiple third-party scripts necessitates ongoing monitoring to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security posture supports business continuity and regulatory compliance but could be enhanced with formalized security policies and public disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact information (e.g., security@euractiv.com or abuse@euractiv.com) on the website.
  3. Enhance website accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities from external dependencies.
  5. Consider obtaining and displaying recognized security certifications or compliance attestations to strengthen trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Euractiv
Description
News & EU policy from Europe, for Europe
Key services
News publishing, EU policy analysis, Subscription-based content, Events, Videos, Job listings, Advocacy Lab, Public Projects
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, OneSignal Push Notifications, Tailwind CSS, Swiper.js, Google reCAPTCHA, FlipPay, Leadinfo
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Consent management platform for cookies
  • Push notification opt-in
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
OneSignal, Leadinfo
Marketing tools
OneSignal Push Notifications
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design
  2. Strong focus on EU policy news and media services
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management
  4. Multiple language versions and regional domains available
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  6. No security blocking or WAF challenges detected
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, which is unusual but not necessarily suspicious given the professional site
  8. No explicit or adult content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the WordPress CMS platform, utilizing a modern tech stack including Tailwind CSS for styling, Swiper.js for interactive elements, and Google Tag Manager for analytics management. Push notifications are handled via OneSignal, and Google reCAPTCHA is implemented for form security. The site uses a consent management platform to comply with privacy regulations. Performance is moderate, with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The technical infrastructure is robust but could benefit from enhanced accessibility and performance tuning. Hosting provider details were not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional media website with scalable features.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 73/100Medium20 findingsView report
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