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Security report for timecoverstore.com

TIME Cover Store · Media · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

TIME Cover Store operates as an e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of officially licensed Time magazine covers as wall art and home decor products. The business targets general consumers and collectors interested in iconic magazine covers, offering a variety of print formats including canvas, framed, metal, acrylic, and wood prints. The website leverages partnerships with platforms like Fine Art America and Pixels to facilitate product fulfillment and merchandising. The brand maintains a consistent and professional online presence, supported by official social media channels and a domain registered since 2009, indicating an established market position within the niche of licensed memorabilia retail. Technically, the website employs a custom or proprietary e-commerce platform with modern web technologies such as JavaScript, jQuery, and integration of Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel for analytics and marketing. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices and moderate performance. Hosting and domain management are handled through reputable providers, with domain locking statuses enhancing security. However, the absence of DNSSEC and cookie consent mechanisms indicates areas for improvement in security and privacy compliance. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs domain status protections but lacks advanced security headers and explicit vulnerability disclosure policies. No critical vulnerabilities or malware indicators were detected. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but no visible cookie consent or GDPR-specific features. Contact information is limited to a web form without direct emails or phone numbers, which may affect user trust and support accessibility. Overall, the website presents a trustworthy and professional front for its niche business, with solid technical foundations but room for enhancements in privacy compliance and security best practices. Strategic improvements in these areas would strengthen user trust and regulatory adherence.

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. 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 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 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

  4. 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
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • 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
72
Security headers
45
Email security
60
DNS health
75
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

The TIME Cover Store occupies a specialized niche in the retail market, focusing on licensed memorabilia from a globally recognized media brand. Its business model centers on e-commerce sales of art prints and home decor, leveraging partnerships with established art and merchandise platforms to extend product offerings and fulfillment capabilities. The target customer base includes collectors, fans of TIME magazine, and consumers seeking unique wall art. The domain's longevity since 2009 supports a stable market presence. The website's integration with official TIME social media channels and subscription links enhances brand credibility. Growth potential lies in expanding product lines and improving digital marketing strategies. The absence of direct contact details suggests a streamlined, platform-driven customer service approach. Overall, the business demonstrates a solid market position with opportunities for enhanced customer engagement and compliance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level, with HTTPS enforced and domain registration protections in place. The use of reputable registrars and domain locking statuses reduces risks of domain hijacking. However, the lack of DNSSEC implementation and missing advanced security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represent gaps in defense-in-depth. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, which may hinder transparency and responsiveness in case of security incidents. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism and vulnerability disclosure policy indicates partial compliance with privacy and security best practices. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but would benefit from enhancements to align with modern standards and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  5. Provide direct contact information for security incidents and data protection inquiries to improve transparency and trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
TIME Cover Store
Description
Purchase Time magazine covers as canvas prints, posters, framed prints, throw pillows, greeting cards, and more.
Key services
Sale of canvas prints, Framed prints, Metal prints, Acrylic prints, Wood prints, Art prints, Home decor items
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, HTTP/2, CSS3, HTML5
Platforms
Fine Art America Wall Art platform, Pixels T-Shirts platform
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain locked with EPP status flags
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel for analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a licensed e-commerce store for Time magazine covers as art and decor.
  2. Content is rich with product images, collections, and featured items.
  3. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity.
  4. No explicit privacy or cookie consent mechanisms detected, which may impact GDPR compliance.
  5. Use of reputable analytics and marketing tools without explicit user consent.
  6. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via web form.
  7. Social media links point to official TIME magazine accounts, enhancing trust.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom or proprietary e-commerce platform integrated with third-party services like Fine Art America and Pixels for product fulfillment and merchandising. It uses modern web technologies including JavaScript, jQuery, and asynchronous loading of analytics scripts such as Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design elements and includes SEO-friendly meta tags and Open Graph data for social sharing. Hosting and domain management are handled by reputable providers, with domain locking statuses enhancing security. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. Accessibility features are basic but present. The absence of a common CMS suggests a tailored solution, which may require dedicated maintenance resources. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced security configurations.
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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