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Security report for timeextension.com

Hookshot Media Ltd · Media · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Time Extension is a UK-based niche media website specializing in retro gaming news, reviews, and features. Owned by Hookshot Media Ltd, it serves a dedicated audience of retro gaming enthusiasts with high-quality content and a comprehensive game database. The site demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure with a custom CMS, modern JavaScript libraries, and strong SEO practices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and GDPR-compliant consent mechanisms, though some security headers could be improved. Advertising is integrated via multiple reputable ad networks, balanced with privacy considerations. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-positioned in its niche market.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

4 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 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
75
Security headers
30
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
75

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 website operates under Hookshot Media Ltd, a UK company founded in 2010, with Time Extension launched in 2022. Its business model is media publishing monetized primarily through advertising. The site targets retro gaming fans globally, offering news, reviews, forums, and curated game lists. It maintains partnerships with sister sites and uses multiple ad networks for revenue. The presence of detailed policies and structured data enhances credibility. Growth potential lies in expanding content and community engagement within the retro gaming niche.

Security posture

The site enforces HTTPS and uses consent management tools to comply with GDPR. While no critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, the absence of some security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. Third-party scripts and ad networks are numerous, requiring ongoing vigilance to mitigate supply chain risks. Incident response contact information is not explicitly provided, which could be enhanced. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from additional hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Implement Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options headers to enhance protection against XSS and clickjacking.
  2. Publish a dedicated incident response or security contact page with clear channels for vulnerability reporting.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and ad networks for security and privacy compliance.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.
  5. Maintain transparency on data retention policies and update privacy notices accordingly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Hookshot Media Ltd
VAT number
GB166718969
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hookshot Media Ltd
Description
Time Extension brings you the latest news and features from the world of retro gaming. Giving retro and classic games more time to shine and so much more.
Key services
News articles, Reviews, Features, Forums, Game database
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Prebid.js, Google Tag Manager, Open Graph, JSON-LD, Fonts: Montserrat, Roboto
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for GDPR
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of async and defer for scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Plausible Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Rubicon, Sovrn, Pubmatic, OpenX, IX, Medianet, Sharethrough, AMX, OneTag, Criteo, Yieldmo, KueezRTB, AppNexus, Rise, Teads
Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (via GTM), Plausible Analytics
Marketing tools
Prebid.js
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a niche media platform focused on retro gaming news and reviews.
  2. Strong use of structured data and metadata for SEO and social sharing.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance.
  4. Multiple advertising networks and tracking technologies integrated.
  5. No signs of malicious content or security issues in the HTML content.
  6. Good technical implementation with modern fonts and scripts.
  7. Clear business identity with parent company Hookshot Media Ltd in the UK.
  8. Active social media presence across multiple platforms.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected, full content accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a custom PHP-based CMS (dgpCMS) with modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery and Prebid.js for advertising. Fonts are loaded from Google Fonts with performance optimizations like font-display fallback. The site uses Google Tag Manager and Plausible Analytics for tracking, integrated with GDPR consent mechanisms. Ads are served via multiple SSPs and demand partners, indicating a complex ad tech stack. Performance is moderate with some lazy loading and preloading optimizations. Mobile optimization is good with viewport adjustments and responsive design. SEO is supported by comprehensive metadata, Open Graph tags, and JSON-LD structured data. Hosting provider is not explicitly identified from the HTML content.
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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