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Security report for noviny.sk

Slovenská produkčná, a.s. · Media · Slovakia

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Noviny.sk is a prominent Slovak online news portal operated by Slovenská produkčná, a.s., a media company based in Bratislava, Slovakia. The website offers a wide range of news content including politics, economy, sports, crime, weather, and multimedia such as videos and podcasts. It targets a general audience seeking up-to-date news and information. The business model relies primarily on advertising revenue, supported by multiple ad networks and programmatic bidding technologies integrated into the site. The portal is part of a larger media group including joj.sk and jojgroup.sk, enhancing its market position in the Slovak media landscape. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript modules, header bidding with Prebid.js, and multiple analytics and advertising platforms such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Gemius, Smart AdServer, and Teads. Consent management is handled via the Didomi CMP, ensuring GDPR compliance mechanisms are in place. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices and structured data markup to enhance search engine visibility. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses consent management for privacy compliance. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not visibly implemented, and there is no public security policy or incident response contact information. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided HTML content. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved with additional headers and transparency. The overall risk assessment is low, with the site appearing legitimate, professionally managed, and compliant with basic privacy regulations. Strategic recommendations include publishing clear privacy and terms of service pages, enhancing security headers, and providing incident response contacts to improve trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 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

6 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 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, YouTube, Cloudflare, Google Ads

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

  2. 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 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';…

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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
75
Security headers
55
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
69

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

Noviny.sk holds a strong position in the Slovak online media market as a comprehensive news source. Its integration with sister sites and the parent media group provides a competitive advantage through content diversity and cross-promotion. The business model is advertising-centric, leveraging multiple programmatic ad networks and advanced header bidding to maximize revenue. The target customer segment is broad, encompassing general news consumers in Slovakia. Growth indicators include active content updates, multimedia offerings, and social media engagement. The partnership ecosystem includes major ad networks and analytics providers, supporting monetization and audience measurement. Strategic observations suggest a focus on maintaining content quality and expanding digital advertising capabilities while ensuring compliance with evolving privacy regulations.

Security posture

The security maturity of Noviny.sk is moderate. The site uses HTTPS, which is mandatory for secure communications. Consent management via Didomi indicates awareness of GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents a gap that could expose the site to clickjacking or content injection risks. No direct contact information for security incidents or vulnerability disclosures is provided, limiting transparency and incident response readiness. No vulnerable libraries or exposed credentials were detected in the HTML. The site does not appear to use a Web Application Firewall that blocks access, and no malware or phishing indicators were found. Overall, the site follows basic security best practices but should enhance its security posture by implementing additional headers and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Referrer-Policy to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish clear privacy policy and terms of service pages accessible from the homepage to improve transparency and compliance.
  3. Provide a dedicated security policy page and incident response contact (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email) to facilitate vulnerability reporting and incident handling.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users, including those with disabilities.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and advertising technologies to ensure no vulnerable or deprecated libraries are used.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Slovenská produkčná, a.s.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Slovenská produkčná, a.s.
Description
Kvalitné spravodajstvo online: Prečítajte si najnovšie správy a aktuality – reportáže, analýzy, videá a oveľa viac. Čítajte zdarma na noviny.sk!
Key services
News reporting, Video content, Podcasts, Weather updates, TV program listings
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript ES modules, Prebid.js for header bidding, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Gemius analytics, Didomi Consent Management Platform, Caroda video player, Smart AdServer, Teads advertising
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for GDPR
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Gemius, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Smart AdServer, Caroda, Teads, R2B2, RTB House, Adform
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Gemius
Marketing tools
Didomi CMP
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional Slovak news portal operated by Slovenská produkčná, a.s.
  2. Content is rich with news articles, videos, and various topical sections.
  3. Strong use of advertising and analytics technologies with consent management.
  4. No privacy or terms of service pages explicitly found in provided HTML.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact likely via forms or other pages.
  6. Good SEO and social media integration.
  7. No security policy or incident response information publicly visible.
  8. No signs of WAF blocking or content restriction.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-based front-end with ES modules and lazy loading for images, improving performance and user experience. It integrates multiple advertising technologies including Prebid.js for header bidding, Smart AdServer, Caroda video player, and Teads for video ads. Analytics are comprehensive, using Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Gemius. Consent management is implemented via Didomi CMP, supporting GDPR compliance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good SEO metadata including Open Graph and JSON-LD structured data. Performance is moderate, likely impacted by multiple third-party scripts and ad networks. There is no explicit CMS detected from the HTML. Hosting provider details are not evident from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and supports a high-traffic news portal but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 67/100Medium29 findingsView report
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