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Security report for euractiv.de

Euractiv DE · Media · Germany

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 DE is a leading German-language media outlet specializing in European politics and policy news. It operates a subscription-based business model offering premium content and newsletters targeted at professionals and stakeholders interested in EU affairs. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with a WordPress CMS, modern frontend frameworks like Bootstrap, and integration of multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Hotjar. The use of Cloudflare DNS and HTTPS ensures a secure and performant user experience. Security measures include reCAPTCHA on forms and password reset flows, although explicit security headers could be enhanced. Privacy compliance is strong with clear GDPR-aligned policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences.

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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
60
Email security
85
DNS health
70
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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention euractiv.de, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Euractiv DE holds a strong market position as a specialized media provider in the European political domain. Its business model relies on content subscriptions and registrations, supported by a robust partnership with the international Euractiv network. The company targets a niche audience of policy professionals and European affairs enthusiasts. The presence of multiple third-party marketing and tracking services indicates a data-driven approach to audience engagement and monetization. The website's consistent branding and comprehensive legal policies reinforce its credibility. No direct parent or subsidiary companies were identified, but the relationship with euractiv.com suggests a broader organizational ecosystem.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and Cloudflare DNS providing additional protection. The implementation of Google reCAPTCHA on forms reduces spam and abuse risks. Password reset and authentication mechanisms are in place, indicating attention to user account security. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options in the provided data suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Incident response and security policy documentation are not publicly found, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan accessible to users.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools for security and privacy compliance.
  5. Consider publishing data retention policies and DPO contact information to strengthen GDPR compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Euractiv DE
Description
Das führende Medium zur Europapolitik
Key services
News and analysis on European politics, Subscription-based premium content, Newsletter services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Bootstrap, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Hotjar, FlipPay, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS and likely CDN
  • Password reset and authentication flows implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Hotjar, Twitter Universal Website Tag
Marketing tools
FlipPay
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional media outlet focused on European politics in German language.
  2. Uses modern web technologies and multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools.
  3. Has comprehensive privacy, cookie, and terms policies with GDPR compliance.
  4. No signs of WAF blocking or security challenges detected.
  5. No adult or questionable content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
  6. WHOIS data is minimal but consistent with a legitimate media website using Cloudflare.
  7. Security posture is good but could improve with explicit security headers.
  8. Multiple user registration and subscription forms with reCAPTCHA for spam protection.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Bootstrap framework and uses jQuery for frontend interactions. It integrates multiple third-party services for analytics, marketing, and subscription management, including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Hotjar, and FlipPay. Hosting and DNS are managed via Cloudflare, enhancing security and performance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and uses modern fonts and SEO best practices. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts to improve speed. Technical debt appears low, but security header implementation and accessibility could be improved to reduce risks and enhance user experience.
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. 80/100Low26 findingsView report
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