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Security report for ventspils.pilseta24.lv

Media · Latvia

Partial score · DNS & email only

56/100

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

Pilseta24.lv is a Latvian city internet portal providing localized news, classifieds, forums, galleries, and social networking features tailored to various Latvian cities. The site targets general audiences interested in local events and community engagement. The business model revolves around content publication and advertising revenue, leveraging a network of city-specific subdomains to serve localized content. The website employs modern frontend technologies such as Bootstrap 5 and jQuery 3.5.1, with analytics and advertising integrations including Matomo, Google Analytics, Facebook, Setupad, and Google DoubleClick. Cookie consent mechanisms are implemented, reflecting some privacy compliance efforts. However, explicit privacy policy and terms of service pages are not detected in the provided content, and no direct contact information is found, which may impact user trust and compliance completeness. WHOIS data is unavailable due to query limits, limiting domain registration trust assessment. Overall, the site demonstrates moderate technical maturity and business credibility but could improve transparency and security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
Checks completed
6of 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

5 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Twitter, Google APIs, Google Ads

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

  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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

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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
0
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
56

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Pilseta24.lv operates as a media portal focused on local Latvian cities, offering news, event announcements, classifieds, and social networking functionalities. Its competitive advantage lies in localized content delivery via multiple city subdomains, catering to community-specific interests. Revenue streams likely include advertising through Setupad and Google DoubleClick networks. The target customer segment is local residents seeking city-specific information and social engagement. The presence of analytics and cookie consent indicates awareness of data-driven optimization and privacy regulations. However, the absence of clear business contact details and privacy documentation suggests areas for operational improvement. The portal appears to be a small-scale media entity with a focused niche in Latvian local news and community services.

Security posture

The website uses HTTPS and includes cookie consent mechanisms, which are positive security indicators. However, no explicit security headers (such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, or HSTS) are detected in the provided content, which could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. The use of third-party scripts for analytics and advertising introduces potential risk vectors if not regularly audited. No forms or input fields are clearly identified in the content, reducing immediate risk of injection attacks, but the lack of visible incident response or security policy information indicates limited transparency in security governance. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could benefit from enhanced header configurations, documented policies, and vulnerability management.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages to improve legal compliance and user trust.
  3. Provide clear contact information including support and incident response channels to enhance transparency and responsiveness.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and advertising integrations to minimize security risks from external sources.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and mobile optimization to improve user experience and compliance with standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
Pilsētas Interneta Portāls. Publicē ziņas, ievieto sludinājumu, pievieno galeriju. Pajautā citiem, izveido foruma tēmu. Atrodi nepieciešamo katalogā. Apskati pilsētas karti. Veido kontaktu loku, seko sev interesantiem cilvēkiem. Paziņo par notikumu. Lasi aktuālās ziņas. Viss kas notiek tavā pilsētā. Seko savai pilsētai X (twitter.com)
Key services
news publication, classified ads, gallery uploads, forum topics, city catalog, city map, social networking, event announcements
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.5.1, Bootstrap 5.0.0-beta1, Matomo Analytics, Setupad Ads, CookieConsent.js
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage implied by URL
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Google Analytics (implied), Facebook
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Setupad, Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Matomo Analytics, Facebook (implied by cookie category)
Marketing tools
CookieConsent.js
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Latvian city internet portal offering news, classifieds, forums, and social networking.
  2. Cookie consent and analytics scripts are implemented indicating some privacy awareness.
  3. WHOIS data is unavailable due to query limits, limiting domain trust evaluation.
  4. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found in the provided content.
  5. Multiple city-specific subdomains indicate a network of localized portals.
  6. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the content.
  7. Uses modern frontend technologies like Bootstrap 5 and jQuery 3.5.1.
  8. Advertising is served via Setupad and Google DoubleClick with tracking cookies.
  9. No security headers or advanced security policies detected in the content.
  10. No signs of adult or NSFW content; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website employs a modern frontend stack with Bootstrap 5 and jQuery 3.5.1, ensuring responsive design and interactive features. Analytics are handled via Matomo and Google Analytics, while advertising is managed through Setupad and Google DoubleClick. Cookie consent is implemented with a customizable banner and modal, supporting GDPR compliance efforts. The site structure includes multiple city-specific subdomains, indicating a scalable content delivery approach. Performance is moderate with potential for improvement in loading speed and accessibility. No CMS or hosting provider details are evident from the content. The absence of security headers and explicit privacy/legal pages suggests technical debt in compliance and security best practices.
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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