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Security report for parrot-media.de

PARROT MEDIA GmbH · Media · Germany

High risk. 4 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

PARROT MEDIA GmbH is a well-established full-service advertising agency based in Lübeck, Germany, with over 18 years of experience serving diverse industries. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including website and online shop development, corporate design, print media, SEO, social media marketing, hosting, and IT services. Their market position is strong regionally, supported by a professional website, client references, and recognized partnerships such as Google Partner and Shopware. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS, uses modern web technologies, and integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, although some HTTP security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is robust with clear GDPR-aligned policies and cookie management. Overall, the business demonstrates credibility and professionalism with clear contact information and active social media presence. The domain registration is privacy protected via DENIC, which is typical for German domains and does not raise suspicion. No blocking or WAF mechanisms hinder access to the site, allowing full content analysis.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

4 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
    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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 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
67
Security headers
60
Email security
80
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
100
Average
61
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

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 parrot-media.de, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

PARROT MEDIA operates as a medium-sized media sector company focused on integrated marketing and IT solutions. Their business model centers on providing end-to-end services to businesses in Northern Germany, leveraging digital and traditional media channels. The company benefits from long-term client relationships and a diversified service portfolio that includes digital media, design, and IT support. Their partnership ecosystem includes recognized technology providers and platforms, enhancing their service credibility. Growth indicators include active content updates, social media engagement, and a dedicated IT system house subsidiary. Strategic observations highlight a strong regional presence with potential for expansion through digital marketing and IT service integration.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, cookie consent management, and secure form handling. No sensitive data is exposed in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. There is no public incident response or security policy contact information, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR is evident through detailed privacy and cookie policies. No vulnerabilities or suspicious scripts were detected. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from additional hardening and documented incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance data retention disclosures in privacy policy to align with best practices.
  5. Consider performance optimizations to improve loading speed and user experience further.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
PARROT MEDIA GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PARROT MEDIA GmbH
Description
PARROT MEDIA is a full-service advertising agency based in Lübeck, Germany, offering services including website and online shop development, corporate design, print media, text and photography, programming, hosting, SEO, and social media marketing.
Key services
Websites, Online Shops, Corporate Design, Print Media, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Hosting, IT Services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Google Tag Manager, jQuery, Powermail (TYPO3 extension)
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure contact form with validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Marketing tools
Google Ads
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is rich, professionally presented, and well-structured.
  3. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie consent requirements.
  4. Contact information is clearly provided with multiple channels.
  5. No security policy or incident response contacts explicitly stated.
  6. WHOIS data is privacy protected but domain status and nameservers are valid.
  7. Use of modern CMS TYPO3 and integration of Google Tag Manager for analytics.
  8. Social media presence is active and linked.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system. It uses jQuery and Powermail for form handling and integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. The site is mobile responsive with good accessibility features and SEO optimization. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement in loading times. Hosting provider details are not explicitly disclosed. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional and scalable web presence. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and optimize performance further to reduce technical 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

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