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Security report for magnet.jetzt

Multi Digital · Media · Switzerland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website magnet.jetzt is a regional media platform focused on delivering news, cultural content, and spiritual topics primarily for the Appenzellerland region in Switzerland. Operated by Multi Digital, it offers editorial articles, e-paper access, podcasts, and community event information. The site targets German-speaking audiences interested in local news and cultural affairs. The business model revolves around content publication and partnerships with cantonal media outlets, positioning itself as a trusted regional news source. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and Google Analytics for tracking, and CookieConsent.js for privacy compliance. The site is mobile optimized with a moderate performance profile and basic accessibility features. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement and reCAPTCHA integration, though security headers and incident response policies are not evident. From a security and compliance perspective, the site implements a cookie consent mechanism with opt-in for tracking cookies, and a privacy policy page compliant with GDPR principles. However, WHOIS data is unavailable or malformed, limiting domain trust verification. No security.txt or explicit incident response contacts are found. The site shows no signs of malicious or adult content, maintaining a safe rating for general audiences. Overall, magnet.jetzt presents as a professional, regionally focused media outlet with good content quality and privacy compliance. Security posture is adequate but could be improved by adding security headers and formal vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. The lack of WHOIS transparency slightly reduces trust but does not outweigh the positive indicators from site content and contact information.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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

5 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"

    • 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. 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

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Unregistered MX Record

      MX record points to unregistered domain:

      What to do: Remove or fix MX record pointing to unregistered domain

      • RFC 5321 §5.1
      • NIS2 21(2)(i)
      • IR 2024/2690 12.4: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 12.4: Asset inventory
      • NIST CM-8: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-8: System Component Inventory

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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
55
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
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

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 magnet.jetzt, 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

magnet.jetzt operates as a small regional media entity serving the Appenzellerland area in Switzerland. It leverages partnerships with local cantonal news providers to enrich its content offering. The business model is content-driven, focusing on news, culture, spirituality, and community engagement through multiple media formats including articles, e-paper, and podcasts. The target audience is local German-speaking residents interested in regional affairs. The company benefits from a consistent brand presence and professional editorial standards. Growth potential lies in expanding digital content and deepening partnerships. The ecosystem includes related media partners and podcast providers, enhancing reach and credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and use of Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate automated abuse. A cookie consent mechanism with opt-in for analytics cookies aligns with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security represents a gap. No visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are published, which could hinder timely handling of security issues. WHOIS data is not publicly available, which may raise concerns about domain transparency. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a media site but would benefit from enhancements in header security and formal incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security.txt file and incident response policy to facilitate vulnerability reporting and demonstrate security readiness.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users and comply with accessibility standards.
  4. Improve SEO metadata completeness and structured data to boost search engine visibility and content discoverability.
  5. Consider WHOIS privacy transparency or provide verified domain registration information to increase trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Multi Digital
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Multi Digital
Description
News and media content focused on the Appenzellerland region, including articles on society, culture, spirituality, and local events.
Key services
News articles, E-paper distribution, Podcasts, Community and event information
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, CookieConsent.js, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent opt-in mechanism
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a regional media portal focused on Appenzellerland, Switzerland
  2. Content is in German language
  3. Cookie consent implemented with opt-in mechanism
  4. No visible security.txt or incident response info
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable or malformed, limiting domain trust analysis
  6. No signs of adult or malicious content
  7. Multiple external partner media sites linked
  8. Use of modern web technologies and Google services for analytics and bot protection
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack with Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for DOM manipulation, and CookieConsent.js for privacy management. Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics are integrated for marketing and analytics purposes. The site loads scripts asynchronously and defers non-critical JavaScript to optimize performance. Mobile optimization is good, with a responsive layout and accessible navigation. However, no CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or static site build. Hosting provider details are not evident. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement by optimizing images and reducing third-party script impact. Technical debt appears low but could be reduced further by consolidating scripts and enhancing security configurations.
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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