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Security report for vijesti.me

Vijesti · Media · Montenegro

Partial score · DNS & email only

75/100

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

Vijesti is the largest and most read independent news portal in Montenegro, providing comprehensive coverage of local and international news, sports, entertainment, and opinion columns. The website targets a broad general audience primarily in Montenegro and the surrounding region. It operates on an advertising-based business model, leveraging multiple ad networks and analytics platforms to monetize content. The site demonstrates a mature digital presence with a professional design, clear navigation, and mobile optimization, supporting a large volume of diverse content.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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
Email security
65
DNS health
65
Network security
100
Average
76
After the cap
75

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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 portal holds a strong market position as a leading media outlet in Montenegro, with partnerships including Forbes Montenegro and telecom services. Its revenue streams are primarily advertising-driven, supported by integrated ad networks and sponsored content. The site’s extensive social media presence and multi-language support indicate a strategy to broaden reach and engagement. The business model focuses on content diversity and audience retention through timely news and multimedia offerings.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and uses multiple security best practices such as asynchronous loading of analytics and advertising scripts and a consent management platform for GDPR compliance. However, it lacks some advanced security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts are published, and no vulnerability disclosure program is evident. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced with additional headers and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement additional HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden security.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all users.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and ad networks to mitigate risks from external dependencies.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Vijesti
Description
Najveći i najčitaniji nezavisni portal u Crnoj Gori. Pratite dešavanja iz Crne Gore i svijeta, sporta, zabave, kolumni na portalu Vijesti
Key services
News publishing, Sports coverage, Entertainment, Opinion columns, Advertising
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, YieldMaster, Bisko SDK, InMobi CMP, Gemius analytics, Tentacles SmartOcto
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and analytics scripts asynchronously
  • Consent management platform (CMP) implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Gemius, Bisko SDK, Content Exchange, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense, InMobi, WTG Ads, Membrana Media, Admixer
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Gemius, Content Exchange, Bisko SDK
Marketing tools
YieldMaster
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a major Montenegrin news portal with extensive content and categories.
  2. No WHOIS data available publicly, indicating privacy protection.
  3. Uses multiple third-party analytics and advertising services.
  4. Implements cookie consent and privacy policy consistent with GDPR.
  5. No security policy or incident response contact found explicitly.
  6. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  7. Website is well structured with good navigation and mobile optimization.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Makonda CMS platform and utilizes a modern JavaScript-heavy front end with multiple third-party integrations including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and various ad networks. Performance is moderate with asynchronous script loading and preconnect hints to optimize resource fetching. The site is mobile responsive and SEO optimized with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. There is room for improvement in accessibility and security header implementation. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified.
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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