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Security report for msn.com

Microsoft Corporation · Media · United States

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

Security score

86/100

Risk levelLow

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

MSN is a major media and content aggregation platform operated by Microsoft Corporation, providing personalized news, weather, sports, finance, entertainment, and video content primarily targeting a general audience including Finnish users as indicated by the localized content. The platform leverages a modern technical infrastructure including JavaScript frameworks, Akamai CDN, and advanced privacy management tools such as OneTrust to ensure compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations. The website demonstrates excellent design quality, mobile optimization, and accessibility, supporting a seamless user experience. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. The domain is well-established and consistent with Microsoft's branding and business operations, although WHOIS data is privacy protected or unavailable, which is typical for large corporate domains. Overall, MSN represents a mature, secure, and privacy-conscious digital media service with a strong market position.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
82
Security headers
75
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
86

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

MSN operates as a content aggregator and advertising platform under Microsoft, targeting a broad consumer base with localized content. Its business model relies on advertising revenue and partnerships with search and content providers like Bing. The platform benefits from Microsoft's extensive ecosystem and brand trust, positioning it as a leading media outlet globally. The absence of direct contact information on the homepage suggests a focus on digital self-service and automated content delivery. MSN's partnership ecosystem includes Bing and Microsoft Advertising, supporting its monetization and content distribution strategies. Growth indicators include continuous technology updates and compliance with evolving privacy laws. The platform's strategic focus is on delivering relevant, trustworthy content with strong privacy and security controls.

Security posture

MSN exhibits a high level of security maturity with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers, and integration of consent management for privacy compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed HTML content. The use of OneTrust for cookie consent and privacy policy management indicates a proactive approach to GDPR compliance. However, no explicit incident response or security policy pages were found, which could be improved for transparency. The domain's WHOIS privacy protection is justified given the corporate nature of the site. Overall, MSN maintains a robust security posture suitable for a high-profile media platform.

Recommendations

  1. Publish explicit security policy and incident response information to enhance transparency.
  2. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate supply chain risks.
  3. Maintain and update cookie consent mechanisms to comply with evolving privacy regulations.
  4. Enhance contact information availability for security and privacy inquiries.
  5. Continue investment in accessibility and mobile optimization to maintain user experience standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Microsoft Corporation
Description
Henkilökohtainen ja koostettu kokoelma parhaita luotettavia uutisia, sää-, urheilu-, raha-, matkailu-, viihde-, peli- ja videosisältöjä
Key services
news aggregation, weather updates, sports news, financial news, entertainment content, video content
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React (likely), OneTrust Consent SDK, Akamai CDN, IndexedDB, Service Workers
Frameworks
React (inferred)
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of OneTrust for privacy compliance

Analytics and tracking

Services
ScorecardResearch, Bing Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Microsoft Advertising
Tracking pixels
ScorecardResearch, Bing tracking
Marketing tools
OneTrust Consent Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content.
  2. No signs of WAF or blocking mechanisms.
  3. Strong Microsoft branding and integration with Microsoft services.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and CDN for performance.
  7. No security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data detected in HTML.
  8. Advertising and tracking are transparent and managed via Microsoft platforms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-based tech stack, likely React, served via Akamai CDN for performance and reliability. IndexedDB and service workers are used for caching and offline capabilities, enhancing user experience. The site includes comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data for SEO and social media integration. Privacy and cookie management are handled via OneTrust SDK, indicating mature compliance infrastructure. Performance is fast with prefetching and preconnecting to critical resources. Accessibility features are present, and the site is mobile optimized. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary content management solution. Overall, the technical infrastructure is robust, scalable, and aligned with best practices for enterprise media platforms.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 79/100 −7Low24 findingsView report
  2. 86/100Low21 findingsView report
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