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Security report for euractiv.gr

Euractiv Greece · Media · Greece

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Euractiv Greece is a Greek-language media platform focused on providing news, analysis, and information about the European Union and related policy areas. It operates as part of the broader Euractiv network, which has multiple localized editions across Europe. The website offers a variety of content types including news articles, special reports, policy briefs, interviews, opinions, infographics, and videos, targeting Greek-speaking audiences interested in EU affairs. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including Bootstrap, jQuery, and Font Awesome, and integrates multiple analytics and tracking tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Hotjar. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly, with structured data and Open Graph metadata implemented. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and asynchronous loading of scripts but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts. Privacy compliance is limited, with no visible privacy or cookie policies or consent mechanisms on the homepage. Overall, the site is professionally maintained and trustworthy but could improve transparency and compliance aspects.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 100 · Critical
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

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

  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';…

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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
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
63

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 Greece holds a strong position as a localized edition of a reputable EU policy news network, serving a niche audience interested in European affairs. Its business model revolves around media content dissemination, likely monetized through advertising and partnerships. The site maintains active social media channels and is integrated into a network of sister sites in multiple European languages, enhancing its reach and credibility. The content is professionally curated and covers diverse sectors such as energy, economy, politics, environment, and social issues. The platform's longevity since 1999 indicates stability and market presence. However, the absence of explicit privacy and security policies may pose challenges in regulatory compliance and user trust in the evolving digital landscape.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposure of sensitive data. It employs asynchronous loading of analytics and tracking scripts, reducing blocking risks. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces its defense-in-depth. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is published, which limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. The extensive use of third-party tracking scripts necessitates vigilant management to avoid supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for a media site but could be enhanced by adopting recommended security headers, publishing security policies, and establishing clear incident response channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with GDPR compliance details.
  2. Implement a cookie consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations.
  3. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Create and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate supply chain risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Euractiv Greece
Description
Ιστοχώρος Πληροφόρησης για την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση
Key services
News articles, Special reports, Policy briefs, Interviews, Opinions, Infographics, Videos
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap 3.3.5, Font Awesome 4.7.0, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Yoast SEO plugin, WordPress
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Asynchronous loading of analytics and tracking scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense, Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Hotjar
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Greek localized edition of the Euractiv EU policy news network.
  2. Content is rich with news articles, reports, and multimedia related to EU affairs.
  3. No privacy or cookie policies explicitly found on the homepage HTML.
  4. Multiple social media channels are linked and active.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices is evident.
  6. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published.
  7. Advertising is present but not intrusive; uses Google ad networks.
  8. Extensive user tracking via analytics and engagement scripts.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  10. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Bootstrap framework and uses jQuery and Font Awesome for UI components. It integrates multiple analytics and tracking tools including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Hotjar, enabling detailed user behavior analysis. The site uses asynchronous script loading to optimize performance and includes structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO enhancement. Mobile optimization is good, with responsive design and viewport meta tags. SEO is supported by Yoast SEO plugin, canonical URLs, and Open Graph metadata. Performance is moderate, with some external dependencies on third-party CDNs. Accessibility is basic, with room for improvement in ARIA roles and semantic HTML. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and well-maintained but could benefit from enhanced accessibility and security hardening.
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. 66/100Medium29 findingsView report
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