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Security report for theverge.com

The Verge · Media · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

The Verge is a prominent technology and science news website founded in 2011 and owned by Vox Media. It offers a comprehensive range of content including breaking news, reviews, features, investigations, videos, podcasts, and newsletters, targeting technology enthusiasts and consumers. The website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure with modern technologies such as Next.js, React, and various advertising and analytics integrations. It is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility. Security measures are robust, including HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and privacy management via OneTrust. No critical vulnerabilities or blocking mechanisms were detected, indicating a secure and accessible platform. The site maintains good privacy compliance with clear policies and consent mechanisms.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

2 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. 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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  • 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
69
Security headers
50
Email security
100
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
82

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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The Verge holds a strong market position as a leading media outlet in the technology sector, supported by its parent company Vox Media. Its business model revolves around digital media publishing with revenue streams from advertising, subscriptions, and affiliate programs. The site targets a broad audience interested in technology, science, and entertainment. It benefits from a well-established brand, consistent content quality, and multiple industry awards. The partnership ecosystem includes major advertising networks and analytics providers, enhancing its monetization and audience insights capabilities.

Security posture

The website exhibits a high level of security maturity with HTTPS enabled and comprehensive security headers in place. It employs industry-standard privacy and cookie management tools, ensuring GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified. However, the absence of a public security.txt or explicit incident response information suggests room for improvement in transparency and vulnerability disclosure. Overall, the security posture is strong, supporting the site's trustworthiness and user safety.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  2. Enhance public documentation of incident response procedures to improve transparency.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Continue to monitor and refine privacy compliance mechanisms in line with evolving regulations.
  5. Invest in ongoing security training and awareness to maintain a strong security culture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Verge
Description
The Verge is a technology and science news website founded in 2011. It offers its readers breaking tech news, tech reviews, award-winning features and investigations through articles, videos, podcasts, and newsletters.
Key services
Breaking news, Tech reviews, Award-winning features, Investigations, Video content, Podcasts, Newsletters
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Parsely, Scorecard Research, Amazon Publisher Services, DoubleClick, Concert Ads, Zephr, OneTrust, Coral Project
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy implemented
  • Cookie consent and privacy management via OneTrust
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Parsely, Scorecard Research
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Amazon Publisher Services, Rubicon Project, Concert Ads, Scorecard Research, DoubleVerify
Tracking pixels
Scorecard Research, DoubleVerify, Parsely
Marketing tools
OneTrust
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. The website is a well-established technology and media news platform.
  2. Content is rich, updated, and covers a wide range of technology topics.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie management practices are in place.
  4. Use of multiple advertising and analytics services with transparent consent mechanisms.
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges; full content is accessible.
  6. Security headers and HTTPS are properly implemented.
  7. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The Verge utilizes a modern and robust technical stack including Next.js and React, supported by multiple third-party services for advertising, analytics, and consent management. The site is well-optimized for performance and mobile devices, with good SEO and accessibility practices. Hosting details are not explicitly stated but are likely managed by Vox Media's infrastructure. The technical implementation supports a high-quality user experience and efficient content delivery, though continuous monitoring for technical debt and modernization opportunities is recommended.
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. 80/100 −1Low20 findingsView report
  2. 81/100 −1Low18 findingsView report
  3. 82/100Low19 findingsView report
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