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Security report for thqn.net

THQ Nordic GmbH · Media · Austria

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

THQ Nordic GmbH is a well-established global video game publisher and developer founded in 2011, operating primarily in the media industry with a focus on gaming. The company maintains a professional and content-rich website that targets gamers and video game consumers worldwide. Their business model revolves around publishing and developing video games, supported by a strong digital presence and partnerships with development studios such as Purple Lamp Studios. The website reflects a consistent brand image and provides clear legal and privacy documentation, supporting trustworthiness and compliance with GDPR regulations. Technically, the website is built on a modern Drupal CMS platform with Bootstrap and jQuery frameworks, integrating Google Analytics and other marketing tools. The site is mobile-optimized and offers good user experience and navigation clarity. However, some minor technical improvements could be made, such as enabling DNSSEC and implementing comprehensive HTTP security headers to enhance security posture. From a security perspective, the website uses domain status locks to protect against unauthorized domain changes and implements a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR. There is no visible security policy or incident response contact information published, which could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or malicious content were detected, and the domain registration details align well with the company's history, supporting legitimacy. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid digital maturity level with good content quality, privacy compliance, and business credibility. Strategic improvements in security policies and technical security controls would further strengthen the company's security posture and trust with users.

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

5 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 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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. 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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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
77
Security headers
40
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
68

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

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Dark web exposure

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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

THQ Nordic GmbH holds a strong position in the global video game publishing and development market, leveraging a portfolio of games and partnerships with studios like Purple Lamp. Their business model focuses on delivering entertainment content to gamers via digital and physical distribution channels. The company benefits from being part of the Embracer Group, which provides additional resources and market reach. The website's clear presentation of products, legal compliance, and social media integration indicates a mature marketing and communication strategy. Growth indicators include active game releases and engagement with content creators. The partnership ecosystem is evident through linked domains and developer collaborations, supporting a robust operational framework.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate security maturity level with domain registration protections and GDPR-aligned cookie consent mechanisms. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of published security policies or incident response contacts represent gaps in the security framework. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found, but the lack of visible security headers and incident response information suggests room for improvement. The use of third-party scripts like Google Analytics is managed with privacy considerations. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but would benefit from enhanced transparency and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and trust.
  3. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and libraries to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and continue improving mobile optimization for broader user inclusivity.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
THQ Nordic GmbH
Description
Founded in 2011, THQ Nordic is a global video game publisher and developer.
Key services
video game publishing, video game development, digital and physical game distribution
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal CMS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Google Analytics, Fotorama, Font Awesome
Frameworks
Drupal 9.5.x, Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of clientDeleteProhibited and other domain status flags to prevent unauthorized changes
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Clear legal and privacy documentation present.
  3. Cookie consent mechanism implemented.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  5. Social media presence is active and linked.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage; contact form is available.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  8. DNSSEC not enabled, which is a minor security gap.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal CMS version 9.5.x with Bootstrap and jQuery frameworks, indicating a modern and maintainable technology stack. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and SEO optimization. The use of Google Analytics and Tag Manager supports marketing analytics but requires ongoing privacy compliance monitoring. Hosting and DNS are managed via reputable providers, though DNSSEC is not enabled. The site uses multiple CSS and JavaScript libraries for UI components and interactivity. Technical risks include potential vulnerabilities in third-party scripts and the absence of some security headers. Opportunities exist to modernize security controls and improve accessibility compliance.
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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