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Security report for nyt.com

The New York Times · Media · United States

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

87/100

Risk levelLow

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

The New York Times is a globally recognized media organization providing comprehensive news coverage, investigative journalism, opinion, and multimedia content. It operates a subscription-based business model supplemented by advertising revenue and maintains a strong market position as a leading news provider. The website serves a broad audience interested in current events, politics, business, technology, and culture. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including React, GraphQL APIs, and advanced analytics and monitoring tools such as Datadog and Sentry, ensuring a performant and responsive user experience across devices. Security practices are robust with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and consent management for privacy compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with privacy regulations.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

2 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.

    • 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

  2. 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
90
Email security
85
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
87

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention nyt.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
255
Employees
0
Customers
185
Third parties
70
Weak passwords
25%

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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

The New York Times leverages its brand strength and diversified content offerings, including subsidiaries like NYT Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic, to capture various market segments. Its business model focuses on digital subscriptions and advertising, supported by a sophisticated technology stack and data-driven marketing strategies. The company maintains a strong social media presence and invests in user engagement and content quality. Its market position is reinforced by ethical journalism standards and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The absence of direct contact information on the homepage suggests a focus on digital self-service and subscription management through dedicated portals.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and integration of real-time monitoring and error tracking tools. Privacy compliance is evident through explicit cookie consent mechanisms and detailed privacy policies. No public vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts were found, indicating either a low incident profile or controlled disclosure practices. Recommendations include enhancing visibility of security incident contacts and continuing regular security audits to maintain resilience against emerging threats.

Recommendations

  1. Enhance visibility and accessibility of security incident response contacts on the website.
  2. Conduct regular third-party security audits and penetration testing to identify potential vulnerabilities.
  3. Maintain up-to-date dependency management to avoid vulnerabilities in third-party libraries.
  4. Improve transparency around data retention policies and user data handling practices.
  5. Continue investment in privacy compliance and user consent mechanisms to align with evolving regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The New York Times
Description
Live news, investigations, opinion, photos and video by the journalists of The New York Times from more than 150 countries around the world. Subscribe for coverage of U.S. and international news, politics, business, technology, science, health, arts, sports and more.
Key services
News reporting, Investigative journalism, Opinion pieces, Video content, Subscription services, Specialized content (NYT Cooking, Wirecutter, The Athletic)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (implied by hydration error handling), Datadog RUM, Sentry for error tracking, Google Publisher Tags (GPT), Prebid.js, Media.net, GeoEdge, Abra for A/B testing, GraphQL API usage
Frameworks
React (implied)
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Error tracking with Sentry
  • Real user monitoring with Datadog RUM
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Datadog RUM, Sentry, Google Analytics (implied)
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ad Manager (GPT), Media.net, AppNexus, Criteo, Rubicon, OpenX, TripleLift, Pubmatic, IX
Tracking pixels
Datadog RUM, Sentry, Abra A/B testing, Google Publisher Tags
Marketing tools
Abra, Datadog, Sentry
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 and advanced technical implementation.
  2. Strong brand presence with multiple subsidiaries and social media channels.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found on homepage HTML.
  5. No WHOIS data available from raw output, possibly due to registry restrictions or privacy.
  6. No security incidents or vulnerability disclosures publicly visible.
  7. Extensive use of advertising and tracking technologies with user consent.
  8. Excellent SEO and accessibility features observed.
  9. No adult or NSFW content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The New York Times website is built on a modern, scalable infrastructure utilizing React for frontend rendering, GraphQL for data queries, and cloud hosting likely on AWS. Performance optimizations include asynchronous script loading, CDN usage, and advanced ad tech integrations. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Technical debt appears minimal with continuous deployment and monitoring tools in place. Opportunities exist to further enhance accessibility features and streamline third-party script usage to reduce potential privacy risks.
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. 87/100Low20 findingsView report
  2. 87/100Low20 findingsView report
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