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Security report for rgj.com

Reno Gazette Journal · Media · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Reno Gazette Journal is a reputable regional news media organization serving the Reno, Nevada area, owned by Gannett. The website provides comprehensive local news, sports, business, opinion, and lifestyle content, targeting a general audience. The business model is primarily advertising-supported digital media with subscription options. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including Polymer web components, extensive ad networks, and robust analytics platforms, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. The site is well-optimized for mobile and desktop with good SEO and accessibility features. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, security headers present, and GDPR-compliant consent mechanisms implemented. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. WHOIS data for the eu.rgj.com subdomain is unavailable, consistent with it being a subdomain rather than a separately registered domain. Overall, the site demonstrates a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with privacy regulations.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 100 · Medium
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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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"

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  3. 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.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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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
40
Email security
90
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
73

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 rgj.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
92
Employees
0
Customers
88
Third parties
4
Weak passwords
15%

6 subdomains 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

The Reno Gazette Journal holds a strong market position as a leading local news source in Reno, NV, supported by its parent company Gannett, a major media conglomerate. Its competitive advantage lies in localized content and integration with Gannett's broader network and advertising ecosystem. Revenue streams include digital advertising, subscription services, and affiliate marketing. The target customer segment is the general public interested in regional news and events. The site leverages partnerships with multiple ad networks and analytics providers to optimize monetization and audience insights. Growth indicators include adoption of advanced ad tech and consent management tools. Strategic observations suggest continued investment in digital content and compliance frameworks to maintain market leadership.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and GDPR-compliant cookie consent management via OneTrust. No exposed credentials or sensitive information were found in the HTML content. The use of multiple ad networks and third-party scripts is managed with consent mechanisms to mitigate privacy risks. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. There is no evidence of vulnerability disclosure programs or security.txt files. Overall, the site is secure for users but could enhance trust by publishing explicit security policies and incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user protections.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as a security@ or abuse@ email address.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and ad network integrations to minimize security risks.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy controls.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Reno Gazette Journal
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Reno Gazette Journal
Description
Reno Gazette Journal is a news media organization providing local news, sports, business, opinion, and lifestyle content primarily for the Reno, Nevada area.
Key services
Local news reporting, Sports coverage, Business news, Opinion pieces, Digital newspaper subscription
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Polymer, Web Components, OneTrust, Google Analytics, Adobe Audience Manager, Prebid.js, Taboola, Amazon APS, Criteo, Rubicon, OpenX, Sonobi, TripleLift, TrustX, Undertone, Yieldmo, LiveIntent, IAS (Integral Ad Science), Confiant
Frameworks
Polymer
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Consent management for GDPR
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Adobe Audience Manager, Chartbeat, Polar Analytics, Simplereach
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Amazon APS, AppNexus, OpenX, Rubicon, Sonobi, TripleLift, TrustX, Undertone, Yieldmo, Criteo, Teads, Taboola
Tracking pixels
Adobe Audience Manager, Integral Ad Science (IAS), Confiant
Marketing tools
OneTrust, Polar Analytics, LiveIntent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a regional news media site for Reno, NV.
  2. Content is accessible and not blocked by WAF or security mechanisms.
  3. Uses modern web technologies and ad networks.
  4. Has GDPR and cookie consent mechanisms implemented.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected in HTML.
  6. WHOIS data for subdomain is unavailable but consistent with subdomain usage.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact via web form.
  8. Strong branding and consistent design.
  9. Advertising and analytics practices are transparent and compliant.
Technical notes

Notes

The site uses a modern tech stack centered on Polymer web components and extensive third-party integrations for advertising and analytics. Hosting and CDN services appear to be managed by Gannett's infrastructure, ensuring reliable performance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in script loading and caching strategies. The use of multiple ad networks and tracking services is balanced with consent management to comply with privacy laws. Technical risks include dependency on numerous third-party scripts which require ongoing security monitoring. Opportunities exist to streamline the tech stack and enhance performance metrics.
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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