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Security report for linkstip.com

LinksTip.com · Media · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 9 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 3 other checks.

Security score

51/100

Risk levelMedium

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

LinksTip.com operates as a Czech news aggregation platform that curates popular articles, news, and videos based on social media popularity metrics, primarily from Facebook. The website targets a general Czech-speaking audience interested in current events across various categories such as news, sports, culture, and technology. The business model centers on content aggregation and social intelligence-driven ranking, positioning itself as a popular media source within the Czech Republic since 2011. Technically, the site employs a basic technology stack including jQuery for UI interactions, Matomo for analytics, and social media widgets from Facebook and Twitter. The site structure is straightforward with a search form and categorized navigation. Mobile optimization and accessibility are basic but functional. However, there is no evidence of a modern CMS or advanced frameworks, and performance is moderate. From a security perspective, the site lacks visible security headers and cookie consent mechanisms, which are critical for GDPR compliance given the use of tracking scripts. The absence of WHOIS registration data raises concerns about domain legitimacy and ownership transparency. No HTTPS status was confirmed, which is a significant security risk. The site does not provide explicit contact information or security policies, limiting trust and incident response readiness. Overall, while the website provides relevant and safe content for its audience, the lack of domain registration transparency, minimal privacy compliance, and weak security posture present moderate risks. Strategic improvements in security, privacy, and transparency are recommended to enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

9 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

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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
30
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
51

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 linkstip.com, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

LinksTip.com holds a niche position as a Czech-language news aggregator leveraging social media popularity to rank content. Its competitive advantage lies in real-time aggregation and social intelligence ranking, appealing to users seeking popular and trending news. Revenue streams likely include advertising via networks such as toplist.cz and possibly affiliate marketing, though no explicit programs were detected. The target customer segment is broad, encompassing general Czech internet users interested in news and media. Growth indicators include active content updates and integration with social platforms. The partnership with czin.eu suggests some ecosystem collaboration. However, the lack of clear business registration and contact details may hinder trust and expansion opportunities.

Security posture

The security maturity of LinksTip.com is low to moderate. Key vulnerabilities include the absence of HTTPS confirmation, missing security headers, and lack of cookie consent mechanisms despite tracking user data with Matomo analytics. No incident response or security policy information is available, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files were found. The missing WHOIS data further complicates trust verification. These gaps expose the site to potential data privacy compliance issues and undermine user trust. The site should prioritize implementing HTTPS, security headers, and transparent privacy and security policies to improve its security posture and regulatory compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL/TLS certificate to secure user data and improve trust.
  2. Add comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with explicit GDPR compliance and a consent mechanism.
  3. Publish clear contact information including security and incident response contacts.
  4. Deploy security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  5. Verify and update WHOIS registration to ensure domain legitimacy and transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
LinksTip.com
Description
LinksTip je server poskytující přehled nejlepších aktuálních článků ze seriózních zdrojů z různých zemí. Články jsou řazeny na základě sociální inteligence, kterou je v algoritmu oblíbenost na sociální síti Facebook.
Key services
news aggregation, social media popularity ranking, content curation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Matomo Analytics, Twitter Widgets
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
40/100

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
toplist.cz
Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Twitter Widgets, Facebook Like Box
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is a Czech news aggregator with content curated by social media popularity.
  2. No WHOIS registration data available, raising concerns about domain legitimacy.
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on the site.
  4. Privacy policy and terms of service pages exist but are basic and lack GDPR compliance indicators.
  5. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite use of tracking scripts.
  6. Site uses Matomo analytics and social media widgets (Facebook, Twitter).
  7. No security headers or HTTPS status could be confirmed from provided data.
  8. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  9. No WAF or blocking detected; site content fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses legacy technologies such as jQuery and basic JavaScript for UI interactions. Analytics are handled via Matomo, an open-source alternative to Google Analytics, indicating some privacy-conscious choices. Social media integration is present through Facebook and Twitter widgets. The site lacks evidence of a modern CMS or advanced frameworks, which may limit scalability and maintainability. Performance is moderate with no explicit optimization detected. Mobile optimization is basic, and accessibility features are minimal. The site could benefit from modernization including responsive design improvements, SEO enhancements, and adoption of modern web frameworks to improve user experience and technical robustness.
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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