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Security report for refresher.cz

REFRESHER Media, s.r.o. · Media · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

REFRESHER.cz is a well-established Czech lifestyle and news media platform operated by REFRESHER Media, s.r.o., founded in 2013. It targets the modern generation with diverse content including lifestyle, culture, tech, sports, and news. The platform offers premium subscription services, e-commerce, and multimedia content, positioning itself as a leading media brand in the Czech and Slovak markets. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies, including JavaScript frameworks, AMP components, and Cloudflare for hosting and DNS, ensuring fast performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, consent management, and reputable ad and tracking networks, although explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly disclosed. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, good privacy compliance, and a trustworthy domain registration history, making it a reliable and mature online media presence.

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

7 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

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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';…

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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
75
Security headers
70
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
71

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

REFRESHER operates a multi-faceted media business model combining free content with premium subscriptions (refresher+), advertising revenue, and e-commerce ventures such as shop.refresher.sk and market.refresher.cz. Its target audience is the modern Czech and Slovak generation interested in lifestyle, culture, and current affairs. The company maintains a network of related domains and projects, enhancing brand reach and market penetration. The business benefits from consistent branding, a comprehensive content offering, and strategic partnerships with advertising and analytics providers. Growth indicators include diversified content formats (video, podcasts, quizzes) and a strong digital presence. The company’s operations appear transparent and aligned with regional market expectations.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Cloudflare DNS and CDN services, and integration of a consent management platform for GDPR compliance. Security headers are likely implemented, though not explicitly visible in the HTML snapshot. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of a public security policy, vulnerability disclosure program, or incident response contact details represents a compliance gap and an area for improvement. Third-party scripts from reputable ad networks and analytics providers are used, which require ongoing monitoring to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by formalizing security governance disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to minimize vulnerability exposure.
  5. Enhance transparency by including data retention policies and detailed privacy compliance documentation.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
REFRESHER Media, s.r.o.
Description
Lifestyleový magazín, který edukuje, baví a pozitivně ovlivňuje moderní generaci, která nevnímá svět černobíle.
Key services
Lifestyle articles, News reporting, Video content, Podcasts, Premium subscription (refresher+), E-commerce (Shop, Market)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS, Google Fonts, AMP Story Player, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Splide.js (carousel), Funding Choices (Google CMP), Gemius (analytics/tracking)
Platforms
Web, iOS (app-id=1671529030)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Cloudflare for DNS and protection
  • Consent management platform for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Gemius, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Adform, Teads
Tracking pixels
Gemius
Marketing tools
Funding Choices CMP
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional lifestyle and news media platform targeting modern Czech and Slovak audiences.
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and includes multimedia elements like images, videos, and stories.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and performance optimizations.
  4. Good privacy and cookie consent mechanisms in place.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed; contact primarily via forms.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  7. Advertising and tracking are present but managed with consent.
  8. No signs of malicious or suspicious content or domains.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and performant technology stack including JavaScript frameworks, CSS, Google Fonts, and AMP components for rich media experiences. Hosting and DNS are managed via Cloudflare, providing CDN and security benefits. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. The use of multiple external domains for static content, tracking, and advertising is well managed with preconnect and dns-prefetch hints. No technical debt or legacy technology indicators were found. Opportunities exist to improve technical documentation and security header transparency.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 71/100Medium25 findingsView report
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