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Security report for novinky.cz

Novinky.cz · Media · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Novinky.cz is a leading Czech online news portal providing the latest news from domestic and international sources, covering a wide range of topics including politics, economy, culture, and lifestyle. It operates under the Seznam.cz ecosystem, a major Czech internet company, and serves a broad general audience with high-quality, regularly updated content. The website features a modern technical infrastructure utilizing JavaScript frameworks and integrates multiple analytics and advertising services to support its business model. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and sandboxed content, though explicit privacy and cookie policies are not clearly presented in the analyzed content. The absence of WHOIS data slightly reduces trust but does not detract from the site's established market position. Overall, Novinky.cz demonstrates a mature digital presence with excellent content quality and user experience.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 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

5 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 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter

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

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  • Exposed services
  • 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
85
Security headers
70
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
66

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

Novinky.cz holds a prominent position in the Czech media market as a primary source of news and information. Its business model revolves around advertising revenue supported by high traffic volumes and diverse content offerings including podcasts and special reports. The site targets a general audience interested in current events and lifestyle topics. Partnerships with related domains such as seznam.cz and automotive portals enhance its ecosystem. The company benefits from strong brand recognition and consistent content quality, positioning it well against competitors. Growth opportunities include expanding digital services and improving transparency around privacy and security compliance.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and uses sandboxed iframes to isolate third-party content, indicating good security hygiene. Security headers are implied though not explicitly listed. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests room for improvement in formal security governance and transparency. Compliance with GDPR is not clearly demonstrated through policy disclosures or consent mechanisms, which could pose regulatory risks. Overall, the security posture is solid technically but could benefit from enhanced policy communication and incident readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements and user consent mechanisms.
  2. Provide explicit contact information for security incidents and designate a data protection officer publicly.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance transparency around data collection, retention, and user rights to build trust and regulatory compliance.
  5. Regularly audit and update security headers and monitor third-party scripts for vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Novinky.cz
Description
Nejnovější zprávy z domova i ze světa na jednom místě. Novinky, mimořádné události, aktuální témata. Online zpravodajství na Novinky.cz.
Key services
News reporting, Online journalism, Podcasts and special reports
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React (implied by SPA mention), Webpack, Seznam.cz APIs, Google Tag Manager, Gemius analytics, Chartbeat
Frameworks
IMA (Seznam internal framework)
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of sandboxed iframes for third-party content
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Gemius, Google Analytics, Chartbeat
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Seznam SSP
Tracking pixels
Gemius, Google Analytics (via GTM), Chartbeat
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a major Czech news portal with extensive content and categories.
  2. No WHOIS data available, possibly due to privacy or registry restrictions.
  3. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service pages found in the provided content.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  5. Strong technical implementation with modern JavaScript frameworks and analytics.
  6. HTTPS is enforced and security best practices are partially observed.
  7. Advertising and tracking are present but typical for media websites.
  8. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  9. No WAF or blocking detected; content fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

Novinky.cz utilizes a modern JavaScript-based tech stack, likely including React and Webpack, supported by Seznam.cz's proprietary IMA framework. The site is well-optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness, with good SEO and accessibility features. Hosting appears to be managed within Seznam.cz's infrastructure, ensuring reliable delivery. The integration of multiple analytics and advertising services is standard for media sites but requires careful privacy management. Technical debt is minimal based on the current code structure, though continuous modernization and security monitoring are recommended to maintain operational excellence.
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. 66/100Medium31 findingsView report
  2. 66/100Medium31 findingsView report
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