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Security report for morningstar.se

Morningstar, Inc. · Finance · Sweden

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

Morningstar Sverige is a localized Swedish website of Morningstar, Inc., a global financial services company specializing in investment research, fund data, and portfolio management tools. The website offers comprehensive financial content including fund prices, market news, and investment analysis targeted at both private investors and financial professionals in Sweden. The business model is primarily based on subscription services and advertising revenue, supported by a strong brand presence and consistent content quality. The site is well-established with a domain age dating back to 2000, reflecting a mature market position. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, New Relic monitoring, and OneTrust for cookie consent management. It integrates multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Qualtrics feedback modules. The site is hosted under a reputable registrar with DNS services from UltraDNS and NS1, though DNSSEC is not enabled. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements several security headers, though some headers like Content-Security-Policy could be more explicitly defined. The cookie consent mechanism is robust and GDPR compliant, providing users with granular control over cookie categories. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, indicating a legitimate and trustworthy online presence. Overall, Morningstar Sverige demonstrates a strong security posture, good privacy compliance, and a professional digital presence. Recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, enhancing security headers, and maintaining regular audits of third-party scripts to mitigate potential risks. The site provides a reliable and user-friendly platform for investment research and financial data in the Swedish market.

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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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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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
85
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
83

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
259
Employees
0
Customers
259
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
24%

3 subdomains affected

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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

Morningstar Sverige operates as a key regional portal for Morningstar, Inc., focusing on the Swedish market. It leverages Morningstar's global brand and data capabilities to serve investors and financial professionals with fund data, market news, and portfolio management tools. The business benefits from a diversified revenue stream including subscriptions and advertising. The company maintains a consistent branding strategy and offers high-quality, relevant content tailored to its audience. Its partnership ecosystem includes major analytics and marketing service providers, enhancing its market reach and user engagement. The site’s longevity and domain age support its credibility and market stability.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, partial implementation of security headers, and a comprehensive cookie consent framework compliant with GDPR. Use of New Relic for monitoring indicates proactive performance and error tracking. No exposed credentials or sensitive data were found in the HTML content. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, representing a minor security gap. The site uses multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing security assessments to prevent vulnerabilities. Incident response and security policy documentation are not explicitly found on the site, suggesting an area for improvement in transparency and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and enforce a Content-Security-Policy header to mitigate XSS risks.
  3. Add explicit security headers such as X-Content-Type-Options and X-Frame-Options if not already present.
  4. Publish clear security policy and incident response information to improve transparency.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to avoid vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Morningstar, Inc.
Description
Fund prices, fact sheets, investment research, advice and portfolio tools for OEICs, unit trusts, ISAs, PEPs, ETFs, offshore, and life and pension funds
Key services
Fund prices and data, Investment research, Portfolio management tools, Market news and analysis
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.5.1, Bootstrap 3.4.1, New Relic monitoring, OneTrust cookie consent, Qualtrics feedback, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, UseFathom analytics, Various Morningstar proprietary scripts
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security monitoring tools (New Relic)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, New Relic, UseFathom
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Aimatch, Morningstar Ad Server
Tracking pixels
New Relic, UseFathom, OneTrust
Marketing tools
Qualtrics Feedback, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Morningstar proprietary marketing scripts
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content in Swedish language.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented via OneTrust.
  3. Multiple news articles and financial data tools available.
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on main page.
  5. Use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools.
  6. Security headers partially implemented; HTTPS enforced.
  7. Domain is well-established and registered with a reputable registrar.
  8. No signs of WAF blocking or security challenge pages.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of jQuery, Bootstrap, and proprietary Morningstar scripts to deliver a responsive and content-rich experience. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. The site integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools, including Google Analytics, New Relic, UseFathom, and Qualtrics, indicating a mature digital marketing and monitoring strategy. Hosting and DNS are managed by reputable providers, though DNSSEC is not enabled. The site is mobile-optimized and includes basic accessibility features. SEO practices are good with proper meta tags and structured navigation. The CMS appears custom or proprietary, with no common open-source CMS detected.
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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