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Security report for thoughtbubble.com

Thoughtbubble Ltd · Media · United Kingdom

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Thoughtbubble Ltd is a UK-based full service web agency specializing in web design, development, hosting, and online marketing services. The company targets businesses seeking professional digital presence and marketing solutions, positioning itself as an established player in the creative media sector since 1997. The website demonstrates a professional design with clear navigation and a focus on showcasing recent projects and partnerships, particularly with awards platforms. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies such as jQuery, Google Fonts, and responsive grid CSS, though some legacy elements like the older Google Analytics script are present. Security posture is moderate with cookie consent implemented but lacks visible security headers or explicit incident response policies. The absence of WHOIS domain registration data raises concerns about domain legitimacy, which impacts overall trustworthiness. Privacy compliance is basic but present, with GDPR-aligned cookie and privacy policies. Overall, the site is functional and professional but would benefit from enhanced security practices and clearer business contact information.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

3 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.

    • 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

  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

  3. 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 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
64
Security headers
65
Email security
80
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
76

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

Thoughtbubble operates in the media and creative services sector, offering a comprehensive suite of web-related services. Its business model is service-oriented, focusing on client projects and partnerships with awards and creative platforms, which likely serve as marketing and credibility enhancers. The company appears small in size but with a long operational history. The extensive list of linked awards and creative domains suggests a strong network within the creative industry. Revenue streams likely derive from client contracts for web design, hosting, and marketing services. The lack of explicit contact details on the main site may indicate a preference for client vetting or direct outreach. The partnership with AwardsEngine and promotion of various creative awards indicates strategic positioning within the creative community to attract high-profile clients and projects.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS implied by external resource loading and a cookie consent mechanism in place. However, no explicit security headers (such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options) were detected, and no security or incident response policies are published. The use of an older Google Analytics script may expose the site to deprecated tracking risks. The absence of contact information for security incidents and lack of vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files indicate gaps in security transparency and incident readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. Overall, the security maturity is basic and would benefit from improvements in header implementation, incident response documentation, and updated analytics tools.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce modern security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website, including contact channels for reporting security issues.
  3. Update analytics implementation to use the latest Google Analytics version (GA4) or equivalent to ensure compliance and security.
  4. Add explicit and verified company contact information including emails and phone numbers to improve business credibility and user trust.
  5. Investigate and resolve the domain WHOIS registration status to ensure domain legitimacy and reduce suspicion.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Thoughtbubble Ltd
Description
Thoughtbubble is a full service web agency based in London, UK. Our company offers services including web design and development, site hosting, online marketing and organic search engine optimisation.
Key services
web design, web development, site hosting, online marketing, organic search engine optimisation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.1, Google Fonts (Open Sans, Poppins), Unsemantic Grid Responsive CSS, Font Awesome icons, Owl Carousel
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of HTTPS implied by external resources loaded over HTTPS

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (legacy ga.js)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges
  2. Content is professional and focused on web design and marketing services
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided on main pages
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented
  5. No explicit security policies or incident response information found
  6. WHOIS data is missing or domain appears unregistered, raising legitimacy concerns
  7. Multiple external links to awards and partner sites related to creative industry
  8. Use of legacy Google Analytics script (ga.js) instead of newer gtag.js or GA4
  9. No visible forms on main page; contact page not included in data
  10. No security headers detected in provided data
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of modern front-end technologies including jQuery 3.7.1, Google Fonts, Font Awesome icons, and a responsive grid system (Unsemantic Grid). The presence of Owl Carousel indicates interactive UI elements for showcasing recent work. The site loads external resources securely via HTTPS, indicating basic SSL/TLS usage. However, the use of legacy Google Analytics (ga.js) suggests some technical debt. No CMS or backend platform was identified from the HTML content. Performance appears moderate with responsive design and mobile optimization considered good. Accessibility features are basic, with some hidden text for SEO purposes. SEO optimization is good with proper meta tags and structured navigation. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could be modernized further to improve performance and security.
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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