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Security report for speakup.ai

Audioboost · Media · N/a

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SpeakUp Article, operated by Audioboost, is a specialized AI-driven platform that transforms written content into engaging audio experiences for publishers and content creators. It offers advanced AI voice synthesis, a customizable audio player, and monetization capabilities through dynamic ad insertion. The platform is positioned as a trusted solution with over 2.5 million monthly listeners and partnerships with notable publishers and institutions. Technically, the website leverages modern web frameworks such as React and Next.js, integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking, and uses Iubenda for privacy compliance. The site is well-optimized for performance, accessibility, and SEO, providing a professional user experience. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, uses reCAPTCHA on forms, and complies with GDPR and accessibility standards, though it lacks explicit security headers and a public security policy. Overall, the domain WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection, but the website's professionalism and trust signals indicate legitimacy.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 100 · Low
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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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';…

  3. 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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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
40
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
63

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

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 speakup.ai, from OffSeq Breach.

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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 company targets media publishers and content creators seeking to expand audience engagement through audio content. Its business model includes a free tier for small publishers and revenue-sharing partnerships for larger clients, enabling monetization via audio ads. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its superior AI voice quality, accessibility compliance, and flexible integration options. Partnerships with industry bodies like IAB and UPA enhance credibility. The company operates in the media and technology sectors, focusing on digital audio transformation. Growth indicators include a large user base and multiple high-profile publisher clients. The ecosystem includes integrations with third-party services like Cal.com and Iubenda, supporting operational efficiency and compliance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, GDPR-compliant cookie consent, and accessibility certifications. Contact forms are protected with Google reCAPTCHA v2, reducing spam and abuse risk. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security is a gap. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the content. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. Overall, the site is secure for users but could improve by publishing security documentation and enhancing HTTP headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  2. Add essential security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance contact options by providing verified company emails or phone numbers for support and sales inquiries.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerable libraries are introduced.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Audioboost
Description
SpeakUp Article is an AI-powered platform that converts written content such as articles, blogs, and documents into high-quality audio content, enabling publishers to engage audiences through audio and monetize via audio, video, and display ads.
Key services
AI-powered text-to-speech audio generation, Audio player with ad integration, Audio content management system, Audio analytics and user engagement metrics, Monetization via dynamic ad insertion
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Iubenda Cookie Solution, Cal.com (booking calendar), JavaScript, CSS
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with GDPR and LGPD compliance
  • Accessibility compliance
  • Secure contact forms with Google reCAPTCHA v2

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Premium ad networks (unspecified)
Marketing tools
Iubenda Cookie Solution
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and interactive features.
  2. Strong focus on AI-powered audio content generation for publishers.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Multiple integration options and monetization models offered.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected in content.
  6. WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection or query failure.
  7. Website uses modern web technologies and frameworks.
  8. Accessibility and GDPR compliance are emphasized and certified.
  9. Contact is primarily via forms; no direct emails or phone numbers publicly listed.
  10. Social media presence limited to LinkedIn.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js stack, ensuring server-side rendering and good SEO performance. It uses Google Tag Manager and Analytics for tracking, and Iubenda for privacy and cookie management, indicating compliance maturity. The integration of Cal.com for booking demonstrates extensibility. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and fast-loading with well-structured metadata and Open Graph tags. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless approach. The technical implementation supports scalability and flexibility for publisher clients. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and publish more detailed security documentation.
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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