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Security report for podmaz.sk

Podmaz · Media · Slovakia

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

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Podmaz.sk is a Slovak podcast discovery platform that aggregates and categorizes Slovak podcasts for easy user access. The website targets Slovak-speaking podcast listeners and positions itself as a leading local podcast directory. The platform offers user registration, podcast browsing by categories, and blog content related to podcasts. Technically, the site uses modern JavaScript libraries such as Owl Carousel and Croppie, and integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking. The site is mobile-optimized with a good user experience and clear navigation. Security-wise, Podmaz.sk enforces HTTPS, includes standard security headers, and uses CSRF tokens, indicating a solid security posture. However, it lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response contact information. Privacy compliance is well addressed with accessible privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site is trustworthy, professional, and safe for general audiences.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 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

    • 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

  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 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
72
Security headers
25
Email security
87
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
59

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 podmaz.sk, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
5
Employees
0
Customers
5
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
60%

1 subdomain 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

Podmaz.sk operates in the media sector as a podcast aggregator, serving a niche Slovak market. Its business model revolves around content aggregation and user engagement through podcast discovery. The platform benefits from a clear brand identity and consistent design, with trust signals such as SSL and privacy policies. The presence of advertising via AdsWizz and tracking through Google Tag Manager suggests monetization through ads and analytics. The site’s partnership with Bauer Media (advertising price list linked) indicates a strategic alliance in the media advertising space. Growth potential lies in expanding podcast listings and enhancing user engagement features.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. The presence of CSRF tokens in meta tags suggests protection against cross-site request forgery. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a public security policy or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency. Incident response readiness is unclear due to lack of dedicated contact channels. Privacy compliance is strong, with GDPR-aligned policies and cookie consent mechanisms. Recommendations include publishing a security policy, adding incident response contacts, and implementing a vulnerability disclosure process to enhance security culture and trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user inclusivity.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Podmaz
Description
Počúvaj a objavuj slovenské podcasty na Podmaze, kde ich nájdeš všetky prehľadne zoradené do kategórií.
Key services
Podcast listing, Podcast discovery by categories, User registration and login, Blog content related to podcasts
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Owl Carousel, Croppie (image cropping), Google Tag Manager
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF token present in meta tags
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure cookies likely (based on standard practices)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
AdsWizz
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Slovak podcast aggregator with clear navigation and good content.
  2. Privacy and cookie policies are present and accessible.
  3. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via form.
  4. Social media presence limited to Facebook.
  5. Uses modern JavaScript libraries and tracking tools.
  6. No security.txt or explicit security policy page found.
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  8. No WAF or blocking detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

Podmaz.sk uses a modern front-end technology stack with JavaScript frameworks and libraries like Owl Carousel for sliders and Croppie for image cropping. The site loads asynchronously with deferred scripts, improving performance. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and marketing tracking. The site is responsive and mobile-optimized, with good SEO meta tags and Open Graph data for social sharing. No CMS or hosting provider details were explicitly detected. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times and accessibility. The technical implementation supports a good user experience but could benefit from enhanced accessibility and performance tuning.
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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