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Security report for scoop.it

Scoop.it · Technology · N/a

Partial score · DNS & email only

62/100

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

Scoop.it is a technology company specializing in content curation and distribution tools designed for professionals and businesses. The platform enables users to discover, curate, and publish content efficiently, supporting knowledge sharing, social media distribution, and newsletter generation. Positioned as a trusted solution with over 8 million users and recognized by industry review platforms such as G2 and Capterra, Scoop.it serves a broad audience including marketers, business intelligence professionals, and content curators. The company operates under the parent company Meltwater, enhancing its market credibility. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including React, JavaScript libraries, and CDN hosting via Amazon CloudFront. It integrates marketing and analytics tools such as HubSpot, Google Analytics, and UserVoice, and implements a robust cookie consent mechanism using tarteaucitron.js to comply with privacy regulations. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices with structured data and meta tags. From a security perspective, Scoop.it enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent management to protect user privacy. However, explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not publicly documented, representing areas for improvement. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Overall, Scoop.it presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically sound online presence with strong business credibility. Strategic enhancements in security transparency and incident response readiness would further strengthen its security posture and compliance standing.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
6of 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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

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  • 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
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
62

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Scoop.it holds a strong market position as a content curation and distribution platform with a sizable user base and positive industry recognition. Its SaaS business model targets professionals and businesses seeking to enhance their content marketing and knowledge sharing capabilities. Revenue streams likely include subscription plans and enterprise solutions, supported by free signup options and demos. The company benefits from a partnership ecosystem anchored by its parent company Meltwater. Growth indicators include active social media presence, mobile app availability, and continuous content marketing efforts. Strategic observations suggest opportunities in expanding security transparency and enhancing direct contact availability to improve customer trust and compliance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent management, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The use of tarteaucitron.js for granular cookie control aligns with GDPR compliance. However, the absence of published security policies, incident response procedures, and vulnerability disclosure channels indicates gaps in security governance and transparency. The integration of third-party analytics and marketing tools necessitates ongoing monitoring to mitigate privacy risks. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be elevated by formalizing security documentation and incident response readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security frameworks and practices.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
  4. Enhance website security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to strengthen defense in depth.
  5. Improve accessibility features to meet higher standards and broaden user inclusivity.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Scoop.it
Description
Scoop.it enables professionals and businesses to research and publish content through its content curation tool.
Key services
Content curation, Content distribution, Knowledge sharing, Content hubs, Newsletter generation, Social media integration, Content API
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, React (implied by reactmodules.css), Tarteaucitron.js (cookie consent), HubSpot (marketing and CTA), Google Analytics, UserVoice
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web, Mobile iOS App, Mobile Android App
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management with tarteaucitron.js
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused cookie consent with deny/allow options

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adwords (conversion)
Tracking pixels
HubSpot
Marketing tools
HubSpot, UserVoice
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses modern cookie consent management with tarteaucitron.js
  2. Strong social media integration with Facebook, Twitter (X), LinkedIn
  3. Multiple calls to action for signup and demos
  4. Content curation and distribution is the core business
  5. No direct company emails or phone numbers found on main pages
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published
  7. Mobile apps available on iOS and Android
  8. Good use of structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO and search actions
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure is modern and robust, leveraging React and JavaScript frameworks with CDN delivery via Amazon CloudFront for performance optimization. The presence of HubSpot and UserVoice indicates integrated marketing automation and customer support tools. Cookie consent is managed effectively with tarteaucitron.js, supporting privacy compliance. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices including structured data. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to enhance accessibility and security header implementation. Overall, the technical foundation supports scalable and secure business operations.
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. 64/100Medium34 findingsView report
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