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Security report for viaplay.se

Viaplay Group Sweden AB · Media · Sweden

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

Viaplay Group Sweden AB operates Viaplay, a leading Swedish streaming service offering a broad portfolio of entertainment including films, series, children's content, live sports, and TV channels. Established in 2008, Viaplay has positioned itself as a major player in the Nordic media market, leveraging premium sports broadcasting rights such as Premier League and Champions League to attract a wide audience. The service operates on a subscription model with additional options for renting and purchasing films, targeting general audiences including families and sports enthusiasts. Technically, Viaplay employs a modern web infrastructure built on Next.js and React, hosted likely on AWS, with integration of Google Tag Manager and OneTrust for analytics and privacy compliance. The website is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, providing a seamless user experience. Security practices include HTTPS enforcement and use of security headers, although DNSSEC is not enabled, and explicit security policies or incident response contacts are not publicly disclosed. The security posture is strong with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is robust with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms in place, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of a published security policy and vulnerability disclosure program suggests room for improvement in transparency and incident readiness. Overall, Viaplay presents a trustworthy and professional digital presence with excellent content quality and user experience. Strategic enhancements in security transparency and DNS security would further strengthen its risk profile and stakeholder confidence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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 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';…

  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 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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  • 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
82
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
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

Viaplay holds a strong market position in the Nordic streaming sector, distinguished by its extensive sports content and comprehensive entertainment offerings. Its subscription-based business model is supplemented by rental and purchase options, diversifying revenue streams. The company targets a broad demographic including general consumers, families, and sports fans. Partnerships with major sports leagues and integration with multiple device platforms enhance its competitive advantage. The company’s digital ecosystem includes social media engagement and customer support portals, indicating a mature operational structure. Growth indicators include continuous content updates and expansion of sports rights. The absence of direct contact information on the main site suggests a focus on digital self-service and partner channels.

Security posture

Viaplay demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers, and no visible exposure of sensitive information. The integration of OneTrust for cookie consent and Google Tag Manager for analytics is managed with privacy compliance in mind. However, the lack of a publicly available security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms represents a compliance gap. DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a minor but recommended improvement for DNS security. Overall, the platform appears secure for end-users, but transparency and formal security governance documentation could be enhanced to meet best practices and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  3. Establish and publicize an incident response contact channel, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Implement and advertise a vulnerability disclosure program, including a security.txt file.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and update security headers explicitly to cover all best practices.

Contact details published on the site

Legal name
Viaplay Group Sweden AB
Registration number
556304-7041
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Viaplay Group Sweden AB
Description
Viaplay is a streaming service offering a wide range of films, series, children's content, live sports, and TV channels. It provides unlimited entertainment accessible anytime and anywhere.
Key services
Streaming of films, Streaming of series, Children's content, Live sports streaming, TV channels, Rental and purchase of films
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), AWS DNS (Amazon Route 53), Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Web fonts (woff), Video streaming (HTML5 video)
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web, Mobile, Smart TVs, Game Consoles
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and OneTrust for privacy compliance
  • No visible vulnerable libraries
  • Secure forms with CAPTCHA integration

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Strong branding and consistent design across pages.
  3. Comprehensive streaming service offerings including sports, films, series, and rental options.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent mechanisms.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the main page.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  7. Social media presence on major platforms.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts published.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  10. Domain WHOIS data supports a legitimate and established business.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including Next.js and React, ensuring server-side rendering and fast performance. Hosting appears to be on AWS infrastructure, supported by Amazon DNS services. The site uses web fonts and optimized images for performance and visual quality. Analytics and marketing tools include Google Tag Manager and OneTrust for cookie management, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with clear navigation and structured content. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary content management solution. Overall, the technical implementation is robust, scalable, and aligned with current web standards.
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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