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Security report for top.lv

Internet Ltd · Media · Latvia

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 2 other checks.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

TOP.LV is a Latvian web portal established in 1998, operating as the largest website rating and directory system in Latvia. It categorizes Latvian web content and provides rankings and statistics for various local websites. The platform primarily targets Latvian internet users seeking organized access to local web resources. Monetization is achieved through advertising networks including Google Adsense and multiple programmatic ad partners. The website's technical infrastructure is based on traditional web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with integration of Google Fonts and analytics tools. While the site implements a GDPR-compliant consent management platform, it lacks explicit privacy and terms of service pages, which are critical for full compliance and user trust. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS usage implied but no advanced security headers detected. The site design is functional but dated, with basic mobile optimization and accessibility features.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

  2. 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

  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 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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
62
Security headers
20
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
57

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 business operates in the media sector, focusing on internet directory and ranking services within Latvia. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing presence and recognition as the largest Latvian website rating system. The business model relies on advertising revenue from multiple ad networks and programmatic partners. The target customer segment is Latvian internet users and local businesses seeking visibility. Partnerships with local and European advertising and tracking services support its monetization strategy. The company, Internet Ltd, appears to be a small-sized entity with no publicly listed subsidiaries or parent companies. Growth indicators are limited from the data, but the site's longevity suggests stable market presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic security maturity level. HTTPS is used, ensuring encrypted communications, and a GDPR consent management platform is implemented to manage user data privacy. However, the absence of published privacy policies, terms of service, and security policies indicates gaps in compliance and transparency. No incident response contacts or security frameworks are disclosed. Security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options are not evident, which could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No known vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a directory site but requires improvements to meet modern standards and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to enhance transparency and compliance.
  2. Implement and disclose a security policy and incident response contact information to improve trust and readiness.
  3. Enhance security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  4. Improve website design and mobile responsiveness to enhance user experience and accessibility.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and ad networks to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Internet Ltd
Description
Latvian web portal providing a categorized directory and ranking system of Latvian websites and resources.
Key services
Website directory categorized by topics, Website ranking and statistics, Advertising placements
Content quality
basic
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Google Fonts, Google Adsense, Google Analytics (urchin.js)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by base href with https)
  • Consent management platform for GDPR compliance

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Puls.lv, Europuls.eu
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense, Exponential Interactive (VDX.tv), Index Exchange, Quantcast, BeeswaxIO, Sovrn, Adkernel, Adikteev, RTB House
Tracking pixels
Europuls.eu, Puls.lv
Marketing tools
IAB TCF Consent Management
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Latvian web directory and ranking platform with a long history.
  2. Content is primarily in Latvian with some Russian language option.
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found.
  4. Uses Google Adsense and multiple ad networks for monetization.
  5. Implements a GDPR consent management platform with detailed user consent options.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the main page.
  7. No security policy or incident response information published.
  8. Website design is dated and basic but functional.
  9. No WAF or blocking detected; content fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a traditional web stack with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, supplemented by Google Fonts and Google Adsense for monetization. It integrates a GDPR-compliant consent management platform aligned with the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. The site lacks modern web frameworks or CMS indications, suggesting a custom or legacy implementation. Performance is moderate with no explicit optimization indicators. SEO is basic with meta tags present but no advanced structured data or Open Graph tags detected. Accessibility features are minimal. The technical debt appears moderate, with opportunities for modernization including responsive design, improved accessibility, 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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