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Security report for instyle.es

Media · Spain

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

InStyle.es is a leading Spanish-language online magazine focused on celebrity fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content. It operates under the RBA Grupo, a reputable Spanish publishing house, and offers rich multimedia content including articles, videos, and newsletters. The website targets a general audience interested in fashion trends and celebrity news. Technically, the site uses a modern tech stack including ASP.NET, JWPlayer, Google Tag Manager, and multiple advertising and consent management platforms, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and GDPR consent mechanisms, although explicit privacy and terms of service pages are not clearly found in the provided content. The domain WHOIS data is restricted by Red.es policies, which is common for .es domains, limiting direct registrant verification but does not raise suspicion given the brand's market presence. Overall, the site is professional, content-rich, and well-integrated with advertising and tracking technologies, but could improve transparency in privacy and contact information.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 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 Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, YouTube, Google APIs, Amazon Ads, Google Ads

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  2. 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

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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
72
Security headers
45
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
67

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

InStyle.es holds a strong market position as a premier Spanish media outlet for fashion and celebrity style, leveraging its parent company RBA Grupo's publishing expertise. The business model is primarily advertising-driven, supported by content subscriptions and newsletters. The site benefits from partnerships with other media brands like National Geographic Viajes and Revista Interiores, enhancing content diversity and reach. Its extensive social media presence and use of multiple ad networks and tracking services indicate a sophisticated marketing and monetization strategy. The lack of direct contact information and privacy policy pages suggests areas for improvement in user trust and compliance transparency.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, presence of key security headers, and integration of a consent management platform (Didomi) for GDPR compliance. No obvious vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms (e.g., security.txt) indicates gaps in formal security governance and transparency. The site should enhance these areas to improve incident readiness and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a clear and comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the homepage.
  2. Add a security.txt file and incident response contact information to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  3. Improve accessibility features to meet higher standards for users with disabilities.
  4. Provide clear company contact information including emails and phone numbers to enhance trust.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and ad networks to mitigate potential security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
InStyle es la web líder en estilo de celebrities. Lee a nuestras expertas en moda, mira los peinados de las estrellas y aprende de sus trucos de belleza.
Key services
fashion news, celebrity style coverage, beauty tips, video content, newsletter subscription
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
ASP.NET, JWPlayer, Google Tag Manager, Prebid.js, Amazon A9 (apstag), Didomi Consent SDK, Marfeel SDK, Google DoubleClick GPT, RBA ad services
Frameworks
ASP.NET Web Forms
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for GDPR compliance
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM inferred)
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
AppNexus, Criteo, Teads, Taboola, Amazon A9, Richaudience, Adagio, Nexx360, Smilewanted, Ogury
Tracking pixels
Didomi Consent SDK, Marfeel SDK
Marketing tools
Didomi Consent SDK
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 Spanish fashion and celebrity media site.
  2. Content is rich, updated, and well-structured with multimedia elements.
  3. Strong integration with advertising and tracking networks.
  4. Consent management is implemented with Didomi, indicating GDPR awareness.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage.
  6. WHOIS data is restricted by Red.es policy, limiting domain ownership transparency.
  7. No signs of WAF blocking or security challenges.
  8. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in the provided content.
  9. Social media presence is strong across major platforms.
  10. Advertising practices are transparent with multiple ad networks and consent mechanisms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on ASP.NET Web Forms with a custom or proprietary CMS likely managed by RBA Grupo. It uses modern JavaScript libraries and SDKs for video playback (JWPlayer), consent management (Didomi), and advertising (Prebid.js, Amazon A9, Google GPT). Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The site integrates multiple external domains for content, advertising, and analytics, which requires ongoing security and privacy management. There is no clear hosting provider identified from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a high-quality user experience but could benefit from enhanced accessibility and formalized security documentation.
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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