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Security report for programosy.pl

Technology · Poland

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

29/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Programosy.pl is a well-established Polish software download portal offering a large categorized database of installation programs, portable versions, and language localizations. The site features user comments, ratings, and an active forum, catering primarily to Polish-speaking users interested in software downloads and reviews. The business model revolves around content aggregation and advertising revenue, primarily through Google Adsense. Technically, the site uses classic web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript with jQuery 1.7.1, and integrates Google Analytics and Google Custom Search Engine for enhanced user experience and tracking. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent implemented, but lacks modern security headers and uses an outdated jQuery version, which could pose risks. WHOIS data is privacy protected, common for this type of portal, but the site claims a long operational history consistent with domain age expectations. Overall, the site is functional, content-rich, and moderately secure, serving a general audience without adult or questionable content.

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

11 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

  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

  3. 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

  4. 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"

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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • 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
0
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
10
Average
29

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The portal holds a strong position in the Polish software download market, offering a broad range of software categories and user engagement through forums and comments. Its revenue streams are likely advertising-based, with Google Adsense prominently integrated. The target audience includes general users seeking software downloads and information. The site shows consistent branding and content quality, though lacks explicit business contact information and formal terms of service. The partnership with its forum subdomain strengthens community engagement. Growth indicators include active user participation and frequent program updates. Strategic observations suggest potential for modernization of technical stack and enhanced security measures to maintain trust and compliance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic to moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent mechanisms are in place, indicating awareness of privacy regulations such as GDPR. However, the absence of key security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) and the use of an outdated jQuery version expose the site to potential vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting (XSS). No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, which limits transparency. The lack of visible contact channels for security incidents or vulnerability disclosures is a gap. Overall, while no critical vulnerabilities are evident from the content, improvements in security best practices and compliance documentation are recommended to enhance resilience and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  2. Upgrade JavaScript libraries, especially jQuery, to the latest secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish explicit terms of service and security policy pages to improve transparency and legal compliance.
  4. Establish and publicize incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
Baza posegregowana tematycznie na programy instalacyjne oraz programy portable i spolszczenia. Programosy.pl - codzienna dawka programów.
Key services
software download listings, software reviews and comments, software categories and portable versions, forum for user discussions
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery 1.7.1, Google Adsense, Google Analytics, Google Custom Search Engine
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage (implied by og:url https://)
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense
Marketing tools
Google Custom Search Engine
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Polish software download portal with a large catalog of programs.
  2. Content is well structured with categories, user comments, and active forum.
  3. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on main pages.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and implemented with consent mechanism.
  5. No visible security headers detected; HTTPS is used.
  6. WHOIS data is not publicly available, indicating privacy protection.
  7. Advertising is primarily via Google Adsense.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected.
  9. Site uses older jQuery version which may pose security risks.
  10. No explicit terms of service page found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a traditional web stack using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript with jQuery 1.7.1, which is outdated and may pose security risks. It integrates Google services such as Adsense for monetization, Analytics for user tracking, and Custom Search Engine for enhanced search capabilities. The site is mobile responsive with separate CSS for small screens, indicating attention to mobile optimization. Performance appears moderate with multiple ad scripts and external calls that could impact load times. Accessibility is basic with some semantic HTML but no advanced ARIA roles detected. SEO is supported by meta tags and Open Graph data, improving social media sharing and search engine visibility. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure is functional but would benefit from modernization and performance optimization.
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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