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Security report for playhit.cz

PlayHit.cz · Media · Czech Republic

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

45/100

Risk levelHigh

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

PlayHit.cz is an independent Czech gaming magazine providing news, reviews, previews, and special articles focused on PC and console games. The website targets Czech-speaking gamers and enthusiasts, offering free content supported primarily through advertising. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Facebook SDK, and GDPR-compliant cookie management. The site is mobile-optimized and uses HTTPS with reCAPTCHA v3 for form security. Security posture is solid but could be improved with additional HTTP security headers and explicit security policies. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain trust verification, but the active content and social media presence support legitimacy. Overall, the site is professional, content-rich, and compliant with privacy regulations, making it a reliable source for gaming news in its market niche.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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

9 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

  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';…

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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
25
Average
45

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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

PlayHit.cz occupies a niche position as a Czech-language independent gaming media outlet. Its business model relies on advertising revenue, leveraging Google AdSense and social media marketing. The site has a consistent brand presence and a loyal audience evidenced by social media followers. The content strategy focuses on timely gaming news, reviews, and community engagement. Partnerships with Czech gaming databases and related sites enhance its ecosystem. The lack of explicit company contact details and WHOIS transparency suggests a small-scale operation, typical for niche media. Growth potential lies in expanding digital marketing and possibly diversifying revenue streams.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and use of reCAPTCHA v3 to protect forms from abuse. Cookie consent mechanisms comply with GDPR, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. However, the absence of common security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could expose the site to clickjacking or content injection risks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Incident response and security policy documentation are not present, which could hinder rapid response to security incidents. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a media site but could benefit from enhancements and formal policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and partners.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Add explicit company contact emails and phone numbers to improve business credibility and user trust.
  5. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PlayHit.cz
Description
Playhit je nezávislý internetový herní magazín, který přináší zdarma novinky, recenze ze světa her na PC i konzole Playstation, Nintendo i Xbox a jiné.
Key services
Gaming news, Game reviews, Previews, Special articles, Gaming stories
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Facebook SDK, reCAPTCHA v3, Taqyeem plugin, Complianz GDPR plugin, Custom Facebook Feed plugin, Arqam Social Counter plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA v3 for forms
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel (via Facebook SDK)
Marketing tools
Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an independent Czech gaming magazine with active content and social media.
  2. No WHOIS data available, which limits domain trust verification.
  3. Uses modern web technologies and GDPR-compliant cookie consent.
  4. No visible security headers beyond HTTPS.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities detected.
  6. Advertising is primarily via Google AdSense and social media.
  7. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  8. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress CMS with a variety of plugins for social media integration, GDPR compliance, and user interaction. It uses jQuery and modern JavaScript libraries, Google Analytics for traffic analysis, and Google AdSense for monetization. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO practices including structured data (JSON-LD) and Open Graph metadata. Performance is moderate, with some external dependencies on Google and Facebook services. Accessibility features are basic but present. The technical infrastructure is typical for a small to medium-sized content website, with opportunities to improve security headers and optimize loading times.
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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