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Security report for smylemag.com

SMYLE · Media · Germany

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

SMYLE is a German online lifestyle magazine focusing on beauty, wellness, and dental health topics. It offers editorial content and a subscription-based magazine service targeting a general audience interested in health and style. The website is built on WordPress with common plugins such as Yoast SEO and Gravity Forms, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. The technical infrastructure includes standard web technologies like jQuery, Bootstrap, and Owl Carousel, hosted by Cronon GmbH in Germany. Security posture is basic with HTTPS enabled but lacks advanced security headers and DNSSEC, representing moderate risk. Privacy compliance is partial with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism detected. Overall, the site is functional and professional but could improve in security and privacy transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

10 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL 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

  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 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"

    • 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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
55
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
43

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention smylemag.com, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

SMYLE occupies a niche market in German lifestyle and dental health media, leveraging content marketing and subscription revenue streams. Its competitive advantage lies in specialized dental health content combined with lifestyle topics. The business model is content-driven with audience engagement via social media and newsletter signups. The company appears small-sized and focused on the German market. Partnerships or subsidiaries are not evident. Growth potential depends on expanding digital presence and improving compliance and security to build trust.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic security posture with HTTPS enabled and no WAF blocking. However, it lacks DNSSEC, security headers, and explicit incident response or security policies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The absence of cookie consent mechanisms and limited contact information may pose compliance risks under GDPR. Overall, security maturity is moderate but requires enhancements to meet best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR cookie regulations.
  4. Publish explicit security and incident response policies accessible to users.
  5. Provide clear company contact information including email and phone for trust and compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SMYLE
Description
Das SMYLE Magazin beinhaltet alle Themen rund um Lifestyle, Beauty und Wellness mit einem besonderen Fokus auf Zahnkosmetik und Zahngesundheit.
Key services
Lifestyle articles, Beauty and wellness content, Dental health information, Magazine subscription
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Bootstrap, Owl Carousel, Gravity Forms, FontAwesome
Frameworks
Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Social Warfare plugin
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a German lifestyle and dental health magazine with subscription options.
  2. Content is well structured with SEO optimizations via Yoast plugin.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banners detected, GDPR compliance could be improved.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; only newsletter signup form available.
  5. Security headers are missing; DNSSEC not enabled.
  6. Uses WordPress CMS with common plugins and libraries.
  7. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest.
  8. No signs of adult or NSFW content.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a WordPress CMS with plugins like Yoast SEO and Gravity Forms, indicating a standard content management setup. Frontend technologies include jQuery, Bootstrap, and Owl Carousel for responsive design and interactivity. Hosting is provided by Cronon GmbH, a German registrar and hosting provider. Performance is moderate with no explicit speed optimizations detected. SEO is well addressed via meta tags and structured data. Accessibility is basic with room for improvement. Technical debt appears low but security and privacy features need modernization.
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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