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Security report for rtl.hu

RTL.hu · Media · Hungary

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

RTL.hu is a well-established Hungarian media portal and broadcaster, founded in 1999, offering a wide range of news, entertainment, and video content. The website serves a general audience with a focus on up-to-date news, TV programming, and lifestyle content. It holds a strong market position as a major media outlet in Hungary. Technically, the site employs modern JavaScript frameworks, asynchronous loading of scripts, and integrates multiple third-party analytics and advertising services, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data, but lacks visible security headers and explicit privacy or cookie policies, which are areas for improvement. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences, but could enhance privacy compliance and security posture.

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

8 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
75
Security headers
40
Email security
85
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
67

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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Total records
25,106
Employees
0
Customers
24,964
Third parties
142
Weak passwords
33%

18 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

RTL.hu operates in the media sector, targeting Hungarian-speaking audiences with news and entertainment content. Its business model revolves around content publishing, video streaming, and advertising revenue. The site integrates with partner domains like rtlplusz.hu for premium streaming services. The extensive use of tracking and advertising technologies indicates a monetization strategy based on user engagement and targeted ads. The domain's long history and consistent branding reinforce its credibility. However, the absence of explicit contact and privacy information online may limit transparency. The company likely benefits from a large user base and strong brand recognition in Hungary.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and no visible sensitive data leaks. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and others reduces its defense-in-depth. The presence of multiple third-party scripts increases the attack surface and requires vigilant monitoring. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts are publicly available, which may hinder rapid response to security incidents. GDPR compliance indicators are weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies. Overall, while basic security practices are in place, there is room for improvement in policy transparency and technical safeguards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  2. Add security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection.
  3. Provide explicit contact information for security incidents and general inquiries to improve transparency.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate risks from external dependencies.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security assessments to maintain compliance and security posture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
RTL.hu
Description
Keresd a legfrissebb híreket és kedvenc műsoraid rövid videóit a megújult videós hírportálon, az RTL.hu-n!
Key services
News publishing, Video content streaming, TV program listings, Entertainment and lifestyle content
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, Gemius analytics, ADOcean ads, Apple Touch Icons, Manifest for PWA
Frameworks
Vue.js (inferred)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of async and defer for scripts
  • No visible exposed sensitive data

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Facebook Analytics, Hotjar, Gemius
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Ad networks
ADOcean
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, Gemius
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, Gemius
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a major Hungarian media portal with extensive news and entertainment content.
  2. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found in the provided HTML snapshot.
  3. Multiple third-party analytics and advertising scripts are used, indicating extensive user tracking.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  5. Website uses HTTPS and modern JavaScript frameworks for content delivery.
  6. No security headers explicitly detected in the HTML snapshot; recommend adding for enhanced security.
  7. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; content fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript framework, likely Vue.js, with server-side rendering indicated by data-ssr attributes. It loads scripts asynchronously and defers non-critical resources to optimize performance. Integration with multiple analytics and advertising platforms is evident, including Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, and Gemius. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes PWA manifest files. However, no CMS or hosting provider details are explicitly found. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in SEO and accessibility. The technical stack is robust but requires ongoing maintenance to address security and privacy compliance gaps.
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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