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Security report for our-hometown.com

Our-Hometown, Inc. · Media · United States

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

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Our-Hometown, Inc. operates a specialized WordPress-based content management system and digital publishing platform tailored for local news publishers. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including subscription management, digital advertising, mobile applications, audio articles, and prepress content management. Positioned as a niche provider in the media sector, it serves local newspapers and publications primarily in the United States. The website reflects a mature digital presence with integrations to AWS hosting and modern AI tools from OpenAI, enhancing its technical capabilities. Technically, the website leverages a robust WordPress infrastructure with multiple plugins for subscription, advertising, and media management. Hosting on Amazon Web Services ensures scalability and reliability. The site demonstrates good performance and mobile optimization, though accessibility features could be improved. SEO practices are well implemented with comprehensive metadata and structured data. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs security headers, and integrates reCAPTCHA for form protection. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of a visible cookie consent mechanism and terms of service page indicates partial privacy compliance. Analytics and advertising tools are used moderately, with tracking pixels from Facebook and Matomo. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-aligned with its business objectives. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance and accessibility would enhance its security posture and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
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. 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Security headers
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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
27
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
60

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

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention our-hometown.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
73
Employees
1
Customers
72
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
40%

Latest record dated 2025-11-04 · 24 subdomains affected

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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

Our-Hometown, Inc. holds a solid position in the local news publishing technology niche, offering tailored WordPress solutions that enable newspapers to generate revenue, engage readers, and streamline operations. Its business model centers on SaaS and service plans customizable to client needs, supported by a strong customer support framework. The company maintains partnerships with numerous local newspapers, enhancing its market reach and credibility. Revenue streams likely include subscription management, digital advertising services, and mobile app offerings. The presence of client testimonials and a customer resource center indicates a focus on customer satisfaction and retention. The integration of AI tools and modern hosting platforms suggests ongoing investment in technology to maintain competitive advantage.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, contributing to protection against common web vulnerabilities. Use of reCAPTCHA and nonce tokens in forms enhances input security. No exposed credentials or sensitive data were found in the HTML content. The site uses reputable third-party services and plugins, though continuous monitoring of plugin vulnerabilities is recommended. Privacy compliance is partial due to missing cookie consent mechanisms and terms of service. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies are not publicly visible, which could be improved to foster trust and preparedness. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the business type but could benefit from enhanced privacy and disclosure transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to ensure compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  2. Publish a clear and accessible Terms of Service page outlining user rights and responsibilities.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible security reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet WCAG standards and improve user inclusivity.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Our-Hometown, Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Our-Hometown, Inc.
Description
WordPress Customized for Local News Publishers First class customer support for the world's most popular Content Management System Generate Revenue, Engage with Readers, and Increase Efficiency with Our Hometown's Digital & PrePress Content Management System Features to Fit Your Needs & Budget
Key services
Newspaper CMS, Digital Publishing Platform, Subscription Management, Digital Advertising Management, Mobile Apps (iOS and Android), Audio Articles, PrePress Content Management, Multi-Publication Websites
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, OneSignal Push Notifications, Amazon Web Services (hosting), OpenAI (AI tools integration), MemberPress (subscription management plugin), AdRotate (advertising management plugin), MaxGalleria (gallery plugin), YouTube Embed Plus, SiteOrigin Panels, Slick Carousel
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
AWS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reCAPTCHA
  • Secure forms with nonce tokens

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
AdRotate
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics (Matomo)
Marketing tools
HubSpot (commented out), OneSignal Push Notifications, Social Media Autopost (FS Poster plugin)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress-based CMS platform tailored for local news publishers.
  2. Strong integration with AWS hosting and multiple third-party plugins.
  3. Includes modern features like AI tools from OpenAI and mobile apps.
  4. Good presence of client testimonials and partner publisher sites.
  5. Lacks visible cookie consent mechanism and terms of service page.
  6. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers.
  7. Active use of analytics and advertising tools with moderate tracking.
  8. Contact information is available but no direct company emails found in HTML.
  9. Includes a chatbot powered by GPT-4 for user assistance.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress, utilizing a modern tech stack including JavaScript libraries (jQuery, Slick Carousel), integration with AWS hosting, and AI tools from OpenAI. Performance is moderate with caching and minification evident. SEO is well supported with comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph, Twitter Cards, and JSON-LD structured data. Mobile optimization is good, with responsive design and mobile-specific CSS. Accessibility is basic, with room for improvement in ARIA roles and keyboard navigation. The site uses multiple plugins for subscription management, advertising, media embedding, and chat functionality, indicating a complex but well-integrated infrastructure. Technical risks include dependency on third-party plugins and the need for ongoing maintenance to ensure security and performance.
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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