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Security report for euractiv.es

Euractiv.es · Media · Spain

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Euractiv.es is a Spanish-language media website specializing in European news and policy information. It operates as a localized version of the broader Euractiv network, providing news articles, podcasts, videos, events, newsletters, and job listings targeted at Spanish-speaking audiences interested in European affairs. The site maintains a consistent brand identity aligned with the Euractiv network and serves as a reputable source of European political and economic news in Spain. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern front-end technologies including Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript libraries such as Swiper.js. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools like Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Leadinfo, and employs a GDPR-compliant consent management platform (Didomi). Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, appropriate security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is robust, with clear privacy and cookie policies and active consent mechanisms. However, the site lacks explicit security policy or incident response contact information, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is found. Overall, Euractiv.es presents a professional, secure, and privacy-conscious media platform with moderate to high digital maturity.

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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

4 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 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

      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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  • 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
42
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
74

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

Add-on

Leaked records that mention euractiv.es, 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.es holds a solid position as a regional branch of the Euractiv media network, focusing on Spanish-speaking markets. Its business model centers on media publishing with diversified content formats including written news, podcasts, and events. The site leverages partnerships within the Euractiv network across multiple European countries, enhancing its reach and credibility. Revenue streams likely include advertising, event sponsorships, and possibly subscription or membership models, although explicit monetization details are not visible. The target customer segment includes professionals, policymakers, and citizens interested in European Union affairs and policy developments. The presence of job listings and newsletters indicates engagement with a professional audience. The partnership ecosystem is strong, linking to sister sites in other European languages. Strategic observations suggest the site benefits from brand recognition and compliance with European data protection laws, positioning it well for continued growth in the European media landscape.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and a comprehensive set of security headers implemented, including HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options. The use of a consent management platform ensures GDPR compliance and user privacy. No exposed credentials or sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The integration of reCAPTCHA on forms adds protection against automated abuse. However, the absence of a published security policy or incident response contact details represents a gap in transparency and readiness. No vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file was found, which could be improved to foster responsible vulnerability reporting. Overall, the site maintains good security hygiene but could enhance its security culture and incident preparedness by publishing relevant policies and contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as a security@ or abuse@ email address.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Euractiv.es
Description
España es una pagina web especializada en informacion europea.
Key services
News articles, Podcasts, Videos, Events, Newsletters, Job listings
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Swiper.js, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Didomi Consent SDK, FlipPay, Tailwind CSS
Frameworks
Bootstrap 3.3.5
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of consent management platform
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reCAPTCHA for forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Leadinfo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Leadinfo
Marketing tools
Didomi Consent SDK
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Spanish localized version of the Euractiv European news network.
  2. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie consent regulations.
  3. Use of multiple reputable third-party analytics and marketing tools.
  4. No visible security or privacy policy pages beyond privacy and cookie policies.
  5. No explicit contact or security incident response information found.
  6. Good technical implementation with modern frameworks and CMS.
  7. No signs of adult or inappropriate content.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

Euractiv.es is built on a WordPress CMS platform enhanced with Bootstrap 3.3.5 and Tailwind CSS for responsive design. It uses modern JavaScript libraries such as Swiper.js for UI components and integrates multiple third-party services including Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Leadinfo for analytics and marketing. The site employs a GDPR-compliant consent management system (Didomi) and uses Google reCAPTCHA for form security. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and use of CDN-hosted assets. SEO is supported by Yoast SEO plugin with structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine understanding. The site is mobile optimized and has a clear navigation structure. Technical risks are minimal but depend on continuous maintenance of third-party dependencies and monitoring of analytics/tracking tools for privacy compliance.
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. 79/100Low26 findingsView report
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