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Security report for hovergames.com

NXP Semiconductors · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The HoverGames website is a microsite operated by NXP Semiconductors to promote their virtual coding and hardware contest focused on drone development kits. The site showcases contest winners, provides resources, and highlights sponsors, positioning NXP as an innovator in technology education and community engagement. The technical infrastructure leverages a modern tech stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, Brightcove video hosting, and Adobe analytics, integrated within NXP's proprietary CMS framework. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and includes cookie consent mechanisms, reflecting a mature digital presence. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS implied and cookie consent implemented, but lacks visible advanced security headers or explicit incident response information. WHOIS data is unavailable, indicating potential domain registration or privacy issues, but the site content and branding strongly associate with the reputable NXP Semiconductors. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and serves its educational and community engagement purpose effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

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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
82
Security headers
70
Email security
40
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
71

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 hovergames.com, 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

NXP Semiconductors uses the HoverGames platform to engage developers and innovators in solving societal challenges through drone technology. The business model focuses on community-driven contests and educational resources, leveraging partnerships with industry leaders such as Bosch, Kingston, TE Connectivity, and others. The platform enhances NXP's market positioning as a technology leader fostering innovation and developer ecosystems. Revenue streams are indirect, supporting brand awareness and product adoption rather than direct sales. The presence of detailed contest documentation and open hardware/software kits indicates a strategy to build long-term developer loyalty and ecosystem growth.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a baseline security posture with HTTPS usage and cookie consent via OneTrust, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. However, the absence of explicit security headers and incident response contacts suggests room for improvement in security maturity. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The lack of WHOIS data raises a minor concern but is mitigated by the strong corporate association. Overall, the site is secure for its purpose but would benefit from enhanced security controls and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to harden the site against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration to ensure consistency and legitimacy of the domain ownership.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
NXP Semiconductors
Description
NXP HoverGames is a virtual coding and hardware contest using drone development kits to develop solutions addressing societal challenges such as sustainable food ecosystems, disaster management, health crises, environmental protection, and wildlife.
Key services
Virtual coding and hardware contests, Drone development kits, Educational resources and tutorials, Community challenges
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.1, Bootstrap 3.3.7, Brightcove video player, NXP CMS framework, Adobe DTM/Launch, Swiper.js
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by URL)
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Analytics, Brightcove analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Adobe DTM/Launch, Brightcove analytics
Marketing tools
Adobe Analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a microsite for NXP Semiconductors' HoverGames drone contest.
  2. Content is rich with contest winners, resources, and sponsor information.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the site.
  4. Strong use of third-party scripts for analytics and video hosting.
  5. Cookie consent implemented via OneTrust.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, indicating possible domain registration issues or privacy.
  8. Site is accessible with no WAF or blocking detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The site is built on a solid technical foundation using jQuery, Bootstrap, and NXP's CMS framework, with integration of Brightcove for video content and Adobe Launch for analytics. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The use of multiple third-party scripts requires ongoing monitoring for security and performance impacts. The site lacks visible advanced security headers and some accessibility features, indicating potential technical debt. Hosting appears to be managed by NXP or their CDN providers, ensuring reliability. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business goals but can be improved for security and accessibility.
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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