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Security report for ntm.se

NTM · Media · Sweden

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

NTM is a well-established Swedish local media company founded in 2002, positioning itself as one of the largest local media groups in Sweden. The company focuses on delivering local news and journalistic content to support local communities. Their business model revolves around media publishing and subscription services, targeting local Swedish audiences. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with good content quality and clear navigation. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins such as Elementor and Yoast SEO, supported by privacy-conscious analytics via Matomo and a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced, though improvements can be made by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence suitable for its business domain.

Scanned

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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  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 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';…

  3. 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
15
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
88
Average
55
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

NTM operates in the media sector with a focus on local news delivery in Sweden. The company leverages digital publishing platforms and subscription models to engage local communities. Their market position as a large local media group is supported by a broad content offering and active community engagement initiatives. The website's content and structure indicate a focus on transparency and user engagement, with dedicated sections for company information, career opportunities, and sustainability. The absence of terms of service and security policies suggests areas for improvement in corporate governance and compliance communication. The company uses reputable technology partners and analytics tools, indicating a strategic approach to digital marketing and audience measurement.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements, reflecting a baseline security and privacy posture. The use of Matomo analytics suggests a preference for privacy-friendly data collection. However, the lack of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content Security Policy or HSTS indicates potential areas for enhancement. No incident response or security policy information is published, which could impact transparency and readiness in case of security events. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could benefit from formalized policies and technical hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers including Content Security Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
NTM
Description
Kärnan i vår verksamhet är det redaktionella arbetet. Vi levererar lokala nyheter varje dag och verkar för det välmående lokala samhället.
Key services
Local news publishing, Journalism, Subscription services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, Slider Revolution, JetEngine, Matomo Analytics, Google Tag Manager, CookieYes Consent
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with detailed categories
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
CookieYes
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed local media portal in Swedish.
  2. Uses modern WordPress CMS with popular plugins for SEO and page building.
  3. Has a clear cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information published.
  5. No terms of service page found.
  6. Contact information includes phone and physical address but no email contact found in HTML.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. Uses Matomo analytics for privacy-friendly tracking.
  9. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  10. No security headers detected in HTML content (not confirmed by headers).
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using Elementor for page building and Yoast SEO for search optimization. It integrates Slider Revolution for dynamic content and JetEngine for custom content management. Analytics are handled by Matomo, a privacy-focused tool, complemented by Google Tag Manager for marketing tags. The site is hosted with DNS managed by Tele2, a Swedish provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is well addressed with meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. The site uses a cookie consent banner powered by CookieYes, ensuring GDPR compliance. Technical risks include lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers, which should be addressed to enhance security posture.
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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