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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 under the parent company Embracer Group. The company targets gamers worldwide, offering a portfolio of video games and related digital content. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand presence with clear navigation and relevant content focused on their gaming products and services. The business model centers on publishing and developing video games, supported by digital and physical distribution channels. Technically, the website is built on Drupal CMS with modern front-end technologies including Bootstrap and jQuery, and integrates Google Analytics for user tracking. The site is mobile optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and professional design. However, some technical improvements are recommended such as enabling DNSSEC and implementing security headers to enhance security posture. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and has a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR, but lacks a published security policy or incident response contact details. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. WHOIS data is transparent and consistent with the company’s profile, supporting the legitimacy of the domain and business. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid digital presence with room for security enhancements.

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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Security headers
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
77
Security headers
40
Email security
55
DNS health
85
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

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 holds a strong position in the video game publishing industry as part of the Embracer Group. Their competitive advantage lies in a diverse portfolio of games and a global distribution network. The business model is focused on content creation and publishing, targeting gamers and content creators. Revenue streams likely include game sales, digital content, and limited print runs. The company maintains active social media channels and a partner ecosystem including subsidiaries and related domains. Growth indicators include continuous content updates and new game releases. Strategic observations highlight the importance of enhancing security policies and transparency to maintain trust and compliance.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. HTTPS is enforced and cookie consent is implemented, indicating awareness of privacy compliance. However, the absence of DNSSEC, security headers, and a formal security policy or incident response information indicates gaps in security governance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected, but the lack of security headers reduces protection against common web attacks. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly documented, suggesting an area for improvement to strengthen overall security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and provide more comprehensive contact information including phone and email.
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, CSS3, JavaScript
Frameworks
Drupal
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent popup with consent mechanism
  • Form inputs with required attributes

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 uses Drupal CMS with modern front-end libraries.
  2. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with clear user interaction.
  3. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  4. WHOIS data is transparent and consistent with business claims.
  5. Social media presence is well linked and active.
  6. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  7. No DNSSEC configured which is a minor security gap.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a mature and widely used CMS platform (Drupal) with integration of Bootstrap and jQuery for responsive design and interactivity. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are used for analytics and marketing tracking. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization. The site uses multiple external resources hosted on reputable CDNs. Technical debt appears low but security enhancements are needed. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified beyond registrar and DNS services, suggesting potential for further infrastructure transparency. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports business operations effectively but should prioritize security hardening.
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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