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Security report for vintageradio.ch

Vintage Radio · Media · Switzerland

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Vintage Radio operates as a Swiss-based online webradio streaming service specializing in classic pop music hits from the 1960s through the 1990s. The website presents a professional and consistent brand image, targeting a general audience interested in nostalgic music experiences. Their market position is niche, focusing on vintage pop classics, supported by curated playlists and live streaming services. The business model revolves around digital streaming and advertising revenue. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including React and Next.js frameworks, with integration of Google Analytics and advertising platforms such as Google DoubleClick and Ringier Advertising. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices, though hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Cookie consent mechanisms are implemented, reflecting awareness of privacy regulations. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and includes standard security headers. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response contact information suggests room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy and cookie banner present but lacking detailed GDPR compliance indicators. Overall, Vintage Radio presents a trustworthy and professionally maintained digital presence with moderate technical maturity and a solid security posture. Strategic enhancements in privacy transparency and incident response readiness would further strengthen their risk management and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

6 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Google APIs, Google Ads

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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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
72
Security headers
20
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
65
Average
55

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

Vintage Radio occupies a specialized segment within the media industry, focusing on vintage pop music streaming. Their competitive advantage lies in curated content appealing to nostalgic listeners. Revenue streams likely include advertising and sponsorships, supported by integrated ad networks. The target customer segment is broad, encompassing general music listeners with an affinity for classic hits. The company maintains active social media channels, enhancing engagement and brand visibility. No parent or subsidiary companies are identified, indicating an independent operation. Growth indicators are not explicit but the use of modern technology and consistent branding suggest ongoing investment in digital presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible exposure of sensitive information. The presence of cookie consent aligns with privacy best practices. However, the lack of published security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates gaps in formal security governance and transparency. Compliance with GDPR is basic but could be enhanced with more explicit user rights information and data protection officer contact details. No critical vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found, supporting a low risk profile. Overall, the security culture appears functional but could benefit from formalized policies and communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and user data handling.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, including abuse and security email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance GDPR compliance by including detailed privacy rights, data retention policies, and DPO contact if applicable.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and advertising integrations to minimize tracking and privacy risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Vintage Radio
Description
Das Radio mit den grössten Musikhits aller Zeiten. Höre nonstop die Pop-Klassiker der 60er bis in die 90er Jahre, die Musikgeschichte geschrieben haben, oder schwelge in Erinnerungen.
Key services
Webradio streaming, Music playlist curation, Advertising opportunities
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Analytics, Prebid.js, Icecast metadata player
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Scorecard Research
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Ringier Advertising
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Scorecard Research
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional Swiss webradio service focused on vintage pop music.
  2. Uses modern web technologies and includes cookie consent for GDPR compliance.
  3. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  4. Active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram.
  5. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  6. Advertising and tracking scripts are present but standard for media streaming sites.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js stack, leveraging server-side rendering for performance and SEO benefits. Integration with Contentful CMS is evident from asset URLs and JSON data structures. Advertising and analytics scripts are standard for media streaming platforms, including Google Analytics, DoubleClick, and Facebook Pixel. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design elements and preloading strategies for assets. Accessibility features are basic but present. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in asset optimization and script loading. No technical debt or legacy technologies were detected, indicating a well-maintained infrastructure.
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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