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· 12 checks — HTTP headers, CSP, TLS handshake, and cookie hygiene rolled into one auditable list.
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REVIEW
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Cookie Security
Action
2 cookies analyzed, 0 checks passed
FIX
2 cookies analyzed, 0 checks passed
Critical::
Cookie 'bf-geo-country' is missing the Secure flag
Without the Secure flag, this cookie can be sent over unencrypted HTTP, exposing it to interception.
Warning::
Cookie 'bf-geo-country' is missing the HttpOnly flag
Without HttpOnly, this cookie can be accessed by JavaScript, making it vulnerable to XSS-based theft.
Warning::
Cookie 'bf-geo-country' has no SameSite attribute
Without an explicit SameSite attribute, browser default behavior varies. Set SameSite=Lax or Strict.
Critical::
Cookie 'bf-geo-region' is missing the Secure flag
Without the Secure flag, this cookie can be sent over unencrypted HTTP, exposing it to interception.
Warning::
Cookie 'bf-geo-region' is missing the HttpOnly flag
Without HttpOnly, this cookie can be accessed by JavaScript, making it vulnerable to XSS-based theft.
Warning::
Cookie 'bf-geo-region' has no SameSite attribute
Without an explicit SameSite attribute, browser default behavior varies. Set SameSite=Lax or Strict.
2 cookies analyzed 2 critical 4 warnings
NameSecureHttpOnlySameSiteSizeIssues
bf-geo-country✗✗—16 B3
bf-geo-region✗✗—15 B3
F
Subresource Integrity
Action
0 of 47 external resources have SRI
FIX
0 of 47 external resources have SRI
Warning::
External script from launchpad.privacymanager.io lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://launchpad.privacymanager.io/latest/launchpad.bundle.js
Warning::
External script from config.aps.amazon-adsystem.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://config.aps.amazon-adsystem.com/configs/3713
Warning::
External script from client.aps.amazon-adsystem.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://client.aps.amazon-adsystem.com/publisher.js
Warning::
External script from tagan.adlightning.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://tagan.adlightning.com/buzzfeed/bl-0d6ee0c-ef4c48ed.js
Warning::
External script from tagan.adlightning.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://tagan.adlightning.com/buzzfeed/b-cf61e16-1c40a97b.js
Warning::
External script from geolocation.onetrust.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://geolocation.onetrust.com/cookieconsentpub/v1/geo/location/dnsfeed
Warning::
External script from cdn.cookielaw.org lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplates/otSDKStub.js
Warning::
External script from cdn.cookielaw.org lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://cdn.cookielaw.org/opt-out/otCCPAiab.js
Warning::
External link from fonts.googleapis.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Montserrat:300,400,500,600,700,800,900&display=fallback
Warning::
External link from fonts.googleapis.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Alfa+Slab+One&display=fallback
Warning::
External link from fonts.googleapis.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Source+Code+Pro:wght@600&display=fallback
Warning::
External link from use.typekit.net lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://use.typekit.net/sqj4onc.css
Warning::
External link from fonts.googleapis.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;500;600;700&display=fallback
Warning::
External script from modulous.huffpost.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://modulous.huffpost.com/2026/04/08/1775660194-bundle-hp-gam-e133aa5.min.js
Warning::
External script from pub.doubleverify.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://pub.doubleverify.com/signals/pub.js#ctx=24202625&cmp=DV734342
Warning::
External script from cdn.cookielaw.org lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplates/202601.1.0/otBannerSdk.js
Warning::
External script from tagan.adlightning.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://tagan.adlightning.com/buzzfeed/op.js
Warning::
External script from cdn.binsiad.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://cdn.binsiad.com/ins-ag/ins-ag.min.js?e=1
Warning::
External script from mv.outbrain.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://mv.outbrain.com/Multivac/api/get?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2F&idx=0&rand=57246&widgetJSId=AR_3&va=true&et=true&format=html&px=32&py=4569&vpd=4128&settings=true&recs=true&cw=716&key=NANOWDGT01&tch=0&wdr-cs=1&adblck=0&abwl=0&obRecsAbtestVars=1550:5795&wdr-attribution-src=1&activeTab=true&cha=x86&chb=64&chfv=%5B%7B%22brand%22%3A%22Not-A.Brand%22%2C%22version%22%3A%2224.0.0.0%22%7D%2C%7B%22brand%22%3A%22Chromium%22%2C%22version%22%3A%22146.0.7680.164%22%7D%5D&chp=Linux&clientType=21&clientVer=8dace30083b_2026-04-20&devMem=4&scrOri=l&hwc=4&ttfb=1&bandwidth=10&netQ=4g&ccnsnt=true&navt=navigate&version=8dace30083b_2026-04-20&sig=sEXnybo5&apv=false&osLang=en-US&winW=780&winH=441&scrW=800&scrH=600&dpr=1&secured=true&cmpStat=0&ccpaStat=1&ogn=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2F
Warning::
External script from cds.connatix.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: //cds.connatix.com/p/plugins/prebid-cache-scraper-3.js
Warning::
External link from cds.thecontentserver.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: //cds.thecontentserver.com/a/player.style.687cc12e3f15fc66.css
Warning::
External script from assets.connatix.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://assets.connatix.com/Elements/6d48b7a9-017a-47a6-a6a5-da3d0472eb7a/hp-macros.js
Warning::
External script from assets.connatix.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://assets.connatix.com/Elements/f681f7b2-4c98-467d-979f-949257caafe1/JWPC_Stay_Next.js
Warning::
External script from securepubads.g.doubleclick.net lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/tag/js/gpt.js
Warning::
External script from widgets.outbrain.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://widgets.outbrain.com/nanoWidget/8dace30083b_2026-04-20/module/publisherIDsCollector.js?e=1
Warning::
External script from mv.outbrain.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://mv.outbrain.com/Multivac/api/get?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2F&idx=1&rand=70343&widgetJSId=AR_4&va=true&et=true&format=html&lsd=af7c9b01-94fa-4dcc-a89d-83fa811b63df&lsdt=1776797700737&t=MTM3MmI3ZTAxMmE4MzhiYzk5ODk0YWNhZTQzMDljMzM=&px=32&py=7233&vpd=6792&settings=true&recs=true&cw=716&key=NANOWDGT01&tch=0&wdr-cs=1&adblck=0&abwl=0&obRecsAbtestVars=1550:5795&wdr-cosc=1&wdr-attribution-src=1&activeTab=true&cha=x86&chb=64&chfv=%5B%7B%22brand%22%3A%22Not-A.Brand%22%2C%22version%22%3A%2224.0.0.0%22%7D%2C%7B%22brand%22%3A%22Chromium%22%2C%22version%22%3A%22146.0.7680.164%22%7D%5D&chp=Linux&clientType=21&clientVer=8dace30083b_2026-04-20&devMem=4&scrOri=l&hwc=4&ttfb=1&bandwidth=10&netQ=4g&ccnsnt=true&navt=navigate&version=8dace30083b_2026-04-20&sig=sEXnybo5&apv=false&osLang=en-US&winW=780&winH=441&scrW=800&scrH=600&dpr=1&secured=true&cmpStat=0&ccpaStat=1&ogn=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2F
Warning::
External script from securepubads.g.doubleclick.net lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: //securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/tag/js/gpt.js
Warning::
External script from securepubads.g.doubleclick.net lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604160201/pubads_impl.js
Warning::
External script from mv.outbrain.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://mv.outbrain.com/Multivac/api/get?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2F&idx=2&rand=51703&widgetJSId=SB_2&va=true&et=true&format=html&lsd=af7c9b01-94fa-4dcc-a89d-83fa811b63df&lsdt=1776797700737&t=MTM3MmI3ZTAxMmE4MzhiYzk5ODk0YWNhZTQzMDljMzM=&px=32&py=8489&vpd=8048&settings=true&recs=true&cw=716&key=NANOWDGT01&tch=0&wdr-cs=1&adblck=0&abwl=0&obRecsAbtestVars=1550:5795&wdr-cosc=1&wdr-attribution-src=1&activeTab=true&cha=x86&chb=64&chfv=%5B%7B%22brand%22%3A%22Not-A.Brand%22%2C%22version%22%3A%2224.0.0.0%22%7D%2C%7B%22brand%22%3A%22Chromium%22%2C%22version%22%3A%22146.0.7680.164%22%7D%5D&chp=Linux&clientType=21&clientVer=8dace30083b_2026-04-20&devMem=4&scrOri=l&hwc=4&ttfb=1&bandwidth=10&netQ=4g&ccnsnt=true&navt=navigate&version=8dace30083b_2026-04-20&sig=sEXnybo5&apv=false&osLang=en-US&winW=780&winH=441&scrW=800&scrH=600&dpr=1&secured=true&cmpStat=0&ccpaStat=1&ogn=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2F
Warning::
External script from micro.rubiconproject.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://micro.rubiconproject.com/prebid/dynamic/13062.js
Warning::
External script from modulous.huffpost.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://modulous.huffpost.com/2025/02/17/1739805190-amazon_aps.js
Warning::
External script from oa.openxcdn.net lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://oa.openxcdn.net/esp.js
Warning::
External script from static.criteo.net lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://static.criteo.net/js/ld/publishertag.ids.js
Warning::
External script from cdn.browsiprod.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: //cdn.browsiprod.com/web-vitals/web-vitals-4.2.3.js
Warning::
External script from config.aps.amazon-adsystem.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://config.aps.amazon-adsystem.com/configs/3713
Warning::
External script from launchpad-wrapper.privacymanager.io lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://launchpad-wrapper.privacymanager.io/99de230f-1e50-4e62-a2de-fd9a4ff96eed/launchpad-liveramp.js
Warning::
External script from secure.cdn.fastclick.net lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: //secure.cdn.fastclick.net/js/pubcid/latest/pubcid.min.js
Warning::
External script from tags.crwdcntrl.net lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://tags.crwdcntrl.net/lt/c/16576/sync.min.js
Warning::
External script from cdn.id5-sync.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: //cdn.id5-sync.com/api/1.0/id5-api.js
Warning::
External script from mv.outbrain.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://mv.outbrain.com/Multivac/api/get?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2F&idx=3&rand=31693&widgetJSId=AR_2&va=true&et=true&format=html&lsd=af7c9b01-94fa-4dcc-a89d-83fa811b63df&lsdt=1776797700737&t=MTM3MmI3ZTAxMmE4MzhiYzk5ODk0YWNhZTQzMDljMzM=&px=32&py=18475&vpd=18034&settings=true&recs=true&cw=716&key=NANOWDGT01&tch=0&wdr-cs=1&adblck=0&abwl=0&obRecsAbtestVars=1550:5795&wdr-cosc=1&wdr-attribution-src=1&activeTab=true&cha=x86&chb=64&chfv=%5B%7B%22brand%22%3A%22Not-A.Brand%22%2C%22version%22%3A%2224.0.0.0%22%7D%2C%7B%22brand%22%3A%22Chromium%22%2C%22version%22%3A%22146.0.7680.164%22%7D%5D&chp=Linux&clientType=21&clientVer=8dace30083b_2026-04-20&devMem=4&scrOri=l&hwc=4&ttfb=1&bandwidth=10&netQ=4g&ccnsnt=true&navt=navigate&version=8dace30083b_2026-04-20&sig=sEXnybo5&apv=false&osLang=en-US&winW=780&winH=441&scrW=800&scrH=600&dpr=1&secured=true&cmpStat=0&ccpaStat=1&ogn=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2F&pubcid=c30e08ed-6cec-42c5-bcbe-611d41ffbd35
Warning::
External script from mv.outbrain.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://mv.outbrain.com/Multivac/api/get?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2F&idx=4&rand=47423&widgetJSId=SB_1&va=true&et=true&format=html&lsd=af7c9b01-94fa-4dcc-a89d-83fa811b63df&lsdt=1776797700737&t=MTM3MmI3ZTAxMmE4MzhiYzk5ODk0YWNhZTQzMDljMzM=&px=0&py=0&vpd=0&settings=true&recs=true&cw=716&key=NANOWDGT01&tch=0&wdr-cs=1&adblck=0&abwl=0&obRecsAbtestVars=1550:5795&wdr-cosc=1&wdr-attribution-src=1&activeTab=true&cha=x86&chb=64&chfv=%5B%7B%22brand%22%3A%22Not-A.Brand%22%2C%22version%22%3A%2224.0.0.0%22%7D%2C%7B%22brand%22%3A%22Chromium%22%2C%22version%22%3A%22146.0.7680.164%22%7D%5D&chp=Linux&clientType=21&clientVer=8dace30083b_2026-04-20&devMem=4&scrOri=l&hwc=4&ttfb=1&bandwidth=10&netQ=4g&ccnsnt=true&navt=navigate&version=8dace30083b_2026-04-20&sig=sEXnybo5&apv=false&osLang=en-US&winW=780&winH=441&scrW=800&scrH=600&dpr=1&secured=true&cmpStat=0&ccpaStat=1&ogn=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2F&pubcid=c30e08ed-6cec-42c5-bcbe-611d41ffbd35
Warning::
External script from edge.atmtd.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://edge.atmtd.com/pub/mgnt/afihbs.js
Warning::
External script from ats-wrapper.privacymanager.io lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://ats-wrapper.privacymanager.io/ats-modules/9618ba18-0248-4b05-b595-3ba690db3025/ats.js
Warning::
External script from mv.outbrain.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://mv.outbrain.com/Multivac/api/get?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2F&idx=5&rand=39179&widgetJSId=SB_2&va=true&et=true&format=html&lsd=af7c9b01-94fa-4dcc-a89d-83fa811b63df&lsdt=1776797700737&t=MTM3MmI3ZTAxMmE4MzhiYzk5ODk0YWNhZTQzMDljMzM=&px=0&py=0&vpd=0&settings=true&recs=true&cw=716&key=NANOWDGT01&tch=0&wdr-cs=1&adblck=0&abwl=0&obRecsAbtestVars=1550:5795&wdr-cosc=1&wdr-attribution-src=1&activeTab=true&cha=x86&chb=64&chfv=%5B%7B%22brand%22%3A%22Not-A.Brand%22%2C%22version%22%3A%2224.0.0.0%22%7D%2C%7B%22brand%22%3A%22Chromium%22%2C%22version%22%3A%22146.0.7680.164%22%7D%5D&chp=Linux&clientType=21&clientVer=8dace30083b_2026-04-20&devMem=4&scrOri=l&hwc=4&ttfb=1&bandwidth=10&netQ=4g&ccnsnt=true&navt=navigate&version=8dace30083b_2026-04-20&sig=sEXnybo5&apv=false&osLang=en-US&winW=780&winH=441&scrW=800&scrH=600&dpr=1&secured=true&cmpStat=0&ccpaStat=1&ogn=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2F&pubcid=c30e08ed-6cec-42c5-bcbe-611d41ffbd35
Warning::
External script from scripts.atmtd.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://scripts.atmtd.com/js/prebid_analytics/prebid_analytics.js
Warning::
External script from widgets.outbrain.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: //widgets.outbrain.com/outbrain.js
Warning::
External script from sb.scorecardresearch.com lacks integrity attribute
Without SRI, if this CDN is compromised, attackers could inject malicious code.
Got: https://sb.scorecardresearch.com/cs/6723616/beacon.js
SRI Coverage 0 / 47 of external resources have integrity hashes
TagDomainIntegrity
<script>launchpad.privacymanager.io✗ Missing
<script>config.aps.amazon-adsystem.com✗ Missing
<script>client.aps.amazon-adsystem.com✗ Missing
<script>tagan.adlightning.com✗ Missing
<script>tagan.adlightning.com✗ Missing
<script>geolocation.onetrust.com✗ Missing
<script>cdn.cookielaw.org✗ Missing
<script>cdn.cookielaw.org✗ Missing
<link>fonts.googleapis.com✗ Missing
<link>fonts.googleapis.com✗ Missing
<link>fonts.googleapis.com✗ Missing
<link>use.typekit.net✗ Missing
<link>fonts.googleapis.com✗ Missing
<script>modulous.huffpost.com✗ Missing
<script>pub.doubleverify.com✗ Missing
<script>cdn.cookielaw.org✗ Missing
<script>tagan.adlightning.com✗ Missing
<script>cdn.binsiad.com✗ Missing
<script>mv.outbrain.com✗ Missing
<script>cds.connatix.com✗ Missing
<link>cds.thecontentserver.com✗ Missing
<script>assets.connatix.com✗ Missing
<script>assets.connatix.com✗ Missing
<script>securepubads.g.doubleclick.net✗ Missing
<script>widgets.outbrain.com✗ Missing
<script>mv.outbrain.com✗ Missing
<script>securepubads.g.doubleclick.net✗ Missing
<script>securepubads.g.doubleclick.net✗ Missing
<script>mv.outbrain.com✗ Missing
<script>micro.rubiconproject.com✗ Missing
<script>modulous.huffpost.com✗ Missing
<script>oa.openxcdn.net✗ Missing
<script>static.criteo.net✗ Missing
<script>cdn.browsiprod.com✗ Missing
<script>config.aps.amazon-adsystem.com✗ Missing
<script>launchpad-wrapper.privacymanager.io✗ Missing
<script>secure.cdn.fastclick.net✗ Missing
<script>tags.crwdcntrl.net✗ Missing
<script>cdn.id5-sync.com✗ Missing
<script>mv.outbrain.com✗ Missing
<script>mv.outbrain.com✗ Missing
<script>edge.atmtd.com✗ Missing
<script>ats-wrapper.privacymanager.io✗ Missing
<script>mv.outbrain.com✗ Missing
<script>scripts.atmtd.com✗ Missing
<script>widgets.outbrain.com✗ Missing
<script>sb.scorecardresearch.com✗ Missing
D
Permissions-Policy
Action
No header set
FIX
No header set
Warning::
No Permissions-Policy header
Consider adding a Permissions-Policy header to restrict browser feature access from embedded content.

No Permissions-Policy header set.

Without this header, embedded iframes can request access to sensitive device features.

Suggested header
Permissions-Policy: camera=(), microphone=(), geolocation=(), payment=(), usb=()
C
Security Headers
Action
5 of 10 headers properly configured
REVIEW
5 of 10 headers properly configured
Warning::
HSTS is missing includeSubDomains
Without includeSubDomains, subdomains can still be accessed over HTTP.
Got: max-age=31536000 Expected: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains
Info::
X-Content-Type-Options is properly configured
Got: nosniff
Warning::
X-Frame-Options header is missing
This header prevents clickjacking by controlling who can embed your page in a frame. Set it to DENY or SAMEORIGIN.
Expected: DENY
Info::
Referrer-Policy is properly configured
Got: no-referrer-when-downgrade
Warning::
Permissions-Policy header is missing
Controls which browser features (camera, microphone, geolocation) are allowed. Set it to restrict unused features.
Expected: geolocation=(), camera=(), microphone=()
Info::
Content-Security-Policy is present
Got: sandbox allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-popups allow-popups-to…
Warning::
Cross-Origin-Opener-Policy header is missing
COOP isolates your browsing context, preventing cross-origin side-channel attacks. Set to 'same-origin'.
Expected: same-origin
Warning::
Cross-Origin-Embedder-Policy header is missing
COEP prevents loading cross-origin resources without explicit permission. Required for SharedArrayBuffer and high-resolution timers.
Expected: require-corp
Info::
X-Powered-By header is not present
Info::
Server header is present without version info
Got: Varnish

Without includeSubDomains, subdomains can still be accessed over HTTP.

Expected: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains
Why this matters

Without includeSubDomains, a forgotten dev subdomain over HTTP can set malicious cookies that ride to the apex.

Learn more ▾

HSTS without includeSubDomains protects only the exact domain. Cookies set on a non-HSTS subdomain can ride to the apex via cookie-scope attacks. The fix is one directive append. Verify all subdomains support HTTPS first — adding includeSubDomains to a domain with HTTP-only subdomains breaks them.

Source: RFC 6797

This header prevents clickjacking by controlling who can embed your page in a frame. Set it to DENY or SAMEORIGIN.

Expected: DENY
Why this matters

Without frame protection, your site can be embedded in a hostile page and used for clickjacking.

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Clickjacking overlays your site under a transparent malicious page so users click invisible buttons. Setting X-Frame-Options: DENY (or a modern frame-ancestors CSP directive) blocks the embedding entirely. There's almost never a legitimate reason to allow it.

Source: OWASP / MDN

Controls which browser features (camera, microphone, geolocation) are allowed. Set it to restrict unused features.

Expected: geolocation=(), camera=(), microphone=()
Why this matters

Permissions-Policy locks down browser APIs you don't use — without it, every page can request camera/mic/geolocation if XSS lands.

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By default every page can request the camera, microphone, geolocation, payment APIs, and dozens more. Permissions-Policy turns off the ones you don't need so a future bug can't quietly start using them. It's a defense-in-depth header — one line, big surface reduction.

Source: MDN / W3C

COOP isolates your browsing context, preventing cross-origin side-channel attacks. Set to 'same-origin'.

Expected: same-origin
Why this matters

COOP isolates your top-level browsing context from cross-origin windows — without it, popup-based side-channel attacks remain possible.

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Cross-Origin-Opener-Policy: same-origin prevents cross-origin pages from sharing a browsing-context group with yours. This blocks cross-window references that enable Spectre-style timing attacks and tab-nabbing. Required if you want to enable SharedArrayBuffer.

Source: MDN / web.dev

COEP prevents loading cross-origin resources without explicit permission. Required for SharedArrayBuffer and high-resolution timers.

Expected: require-corp
Why this matters

COEP enforces that all embedded resources opt-in to cross-origin embedding — required for cross-origin isolation features.

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Cross-Origin-Embedder-Policy: require-corp ensures every embedded resource (script, iframe, image) explicitly allows being loaded cross-origin. Combined with COOP, this enables the cross-origin-isolated context that unlocks SharedArrayBuffer, high-resolution timers, and other powerful APIs.

Source: MDN / web.dev

B
Content Security Policy
2 of 10 CSP checks passed
REVIEW
2 of 10 CSP checks passed
Info::
Raw CSP policy
Got: sandbox allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation; frame-ancestors 'self' *.huffpost.com *.huffingtonpost.com *.huffpost.net *.buzzfeed.com clients.opinary.com compass.pressekompass.net *.newsbreak.com *.newsbreakapp.com *.upday-content.com *.upday.com *.samsung-news.com; report-uri https://huffpost.report-uri.com/r/d/csp/enforce;
Warning::
default-src directive is missing
default-src provides a fallback for other directives. Set it to restrict default resource loading.
Expected: default-src 'self'
Info::
No script-src or default-src to check for 'unsafe-inline'
Info::
No script-src or default-src to check for 'unsafe-eval'
Info::
No script-src or default-src to check for wildcard
Info::
object-src falls back to default-src
Warning::
base-uri directive is missing
Without base-uri, attackers can inject a <base> tag to hijack relative URLs. Set it to 'self' or 'none'.
Expected: base-uri 'self'
Info::
frame-ancestors directive is set
Got: frame-ancestors 'self' *.huffpost.com *.huffingtonpost.com *.huffpost.net *.buzzfeed.com clients.opinary.com compass.pressekompass.net *.newsbreak.com *.newsbreakapp.com *.upday-content.com *.upday.com *.samsung-news.com
Warning::
form-action directive is missing
form-action restricts where forms can submit data, preventing form hijacking.
Expected: form-action 'self'
Info::
upgrade-insecure-requests is not set
This directive upgrades HTTP resources to HTTPS automatically, preventing mixed content.
Expected: upgrade-insecure-requests

default-src provides a fallback for other directives. Set it to restrict default resource loading.

Expected: default-src 'self'
Why this matters

Security gaps expose your site and users to attacks, eroding trust.

Without base-uri, attackers can inject a <base> tag to hijack relative URLs. Set it to 'self' or 'none'.

Expected: base-uri 'self'
Why this matters

Missing base-uri in CSP leaves a base-tag injection attack path open even on otherwise strict policies.

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A common omission: developers add CSP for script-src and frame-ancestors but forget base-uri. The result is a CSP that looks strict but lets an attacker rewrite every URL on the page via <base href>. Add `base-uri 'self'` to close the gap.

Source: MDN CSP

form-action restricts where forms can submit data, preventing form hijacking.

Expected: form-action 'self'
Why this matters

Security gaps expose your site and users to attacks, eroding trust.

This directive upgrades HTTP resources to HTTPS automatically, preventing mixed content.

Expected: upgrade-insecure-requests
Why this matters

Without upgrade-insecure-requests, any HTTP subresource link survives as a mixed-content warning instead of auto-upgrading.

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Adding `upgrade-insecure-requests` to your CSP turns every http:// subresource fetch into https:// at the browser layer. One-line defense against accidental mixed content from legacy links or third-party widgets.

Source: MDN CSP

Parsed Policy

sandbox allow-formsallow-same-originallow-scriptsallow-popupsallow-popups-to-escape-sandboxallow-presentationallow-top-navigation-by-user-activation
frame-ancestors 'self'*.huffpost.com*.huffingtonpost.com*.huffpost.net*.buzzfeed.comclients.opinary.comcompass.pressekompass.net*.newsbreak.com*.newsbreakapp.com*.upday-content.com*.upday.com*.samsung-news.com
report-uri https://huffpost.report-uri.com/r/d/csp/enforce
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CORS Configuration
No CORS headers
REVIEW
No CORS headers
Info::
No CORS headers present — secure default
CORS Configuration ✓ Secure

No CORS headers detected.

Cross-origin requests are blocked by browser same-origin policy.

Origin reflection test

Some servers mirror the request Origin header, which can be exploited. Test manually:

curl -sI -H "Origin: https://evil.com" <url> | grep -i access-control
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security.txt
Published with 1 contact(s)
REVIEW

security.txt

Contact: https://www.buzzfeed.com/bug-bounty-program
Expires: 2025-10-31T00:00:00z
A+
TLS & Certificates
TLS 1.3, 7 checks passed
PASS
TLS 1.3, 7 checks passed
Info::
TLS 1.3 is used
Got: TLS 1.3
Info::
Strong cipher suite is used
Got: TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256
Info::
HTTP/2 is not negotiated
HTTP/2 provides multiplexing and header compression for better performance.
Got: http/1.1
Info::
Certificate is valid (expires in 217 days)
Got: 2026-11-25T16:44:21Z
Info::
Certificate chain has 2 certificates
Info::
Certificate uses modern signature algorithm
Got: SHA256-RSA
Info::
Certificate covers 36 domain(s)
Got: huffpost.com, *.huffpost.com, *.assets.huffingtonpost.com, *.assets.huffpost.com, *.huffingtonpost.ca, *.huffingtonpost.co.uk, *.huffingtonpost.com, *.huffingtonpost.com.au, *.huffingtonpost.jp, *.huffpost.co.uk, *.elections.huffpost.com, *.m.huffingtonpost.ca, *.m.huffingtonpost.co.uk, *.m.huffingtonpost.com.au, *.m.huffingtonpost.jp, *.m.huffpost.com, *.m.quebec.huffingtonpost.ca, *.mapi.huffpost.com, *.modulous.huffpost.com, *.quebec.huffingtonpost.ca, *.qa.huffingtonpost.com, *.staging.huffingtonpost.com, *.staging.mobile.huffpost.com, *.widgets.huffpost.com, *.www.huffingtonpost.ca, *.www.huffingtonpost.co.uk, *.www.huffingtonpost.com.au, *.www.huffingtonpost.jp, *.www.huffpost.com, *.www.quebec.huffingtonpost.ca, *.login.huffpost.com, *.preview.www.huffpost.com, huffingtonpost.co.uk, huffingtonpost.jp, huffingtonpost.ca, huffingtonpost.com.au
Info::
Certificate is issued by a trusted CA
Got: CN=GlobalSign Atlas R3 DV TLS CA 2025 Q4,O=GlobalSign nv-sa,C=BE

HTTP/2 provides multiplexing and header compression for better performance.

Why this matters

HTTP/1.1 forces the browser to make sequential requests, multiplying latency on every page.

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HTTP/2 (and HTTP/3) multiplex many requests over a single connection, eliminating head-of-line blocking. HTTP/1.1 forces the browser to either queue requests or open many parallel connections — both worse. Most modern web servers support HTTP/2 with one config line.

Source: MDN Web Docs

Connection
Protocol
TLS 1.3
Cipher Suite
TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256
HTTP Version
HTTP/1.1

Certificate Chain

Leaf Certificate
Subject CN=huffpost.comIssuer CN=GlobalSign Atlas R3 DV TLS CA 2025 Q4,O=GlobalSign nv-sa,C=BEValid 2025-10-24T16:44:22Z → 2026-11-25T16:44:21ZExpires in 217 days SANs huffpost.com, *.huffpost.com, *.assets.huffingtonpost.com, *.assets.huffpost.com, *.huffingtonpost.ca, *.huffingtonpost.co.uk, *.huffingtonpost.com, *.huffingtonpost.com.au, *.huffingtonpost.jp, *.huffpost.co.uk, *.elections.huffpost.com, *.m.huffingtonpost.ca, *.m.huffingtonpost.co.uk, *.m.huffingtonpost.com.au, *.m.huffingtonpost.jp, *.m.huffpost.com, *.m.quebec.huffingtonpost.ca, *.mapi.huffpost.com, *.modulous.huffpost.com, *.quebec.huffingtonpost.ca, *.qa.huffingtonpost.com, *.staging.huffingtonpost.com, *.staging.mobile.huffpost.com, *.widgets.huffpost.com, *.www.huffingtonpost.ca, *.www.huffingtonpost.co.uk, *.www.huffingtonpost.com.au, *.www.huffingtonpost.jp, *.www.huffpost.com, *.www.quebec.huffingtonpost.ca, *.login.huffpost.com, *.preview.www.huffpost.com, huffingtonpost.co.uk, huffingtonpost.jp, huffingtonpost.ca, huffingtonpost.com.auSignature SHA256-RSASerial 17c9798915a1edce886bbe3a36f413b
Intermediate (CA Certificate)
Subject CN=GlobalSign Atlas R3 DV TLS CA 2025 Q4,O=GlobalSign nv-sa,C=BEIssuer CN=GlobalSign,OU=GlobalSign Root CA - R3,O=GlobalSignValid 2025-07-16T03:06:35Z → 2027-07-16T00:00:00ZExpires in 450 days Signature SHA256-RSASerial 83da86ab0e31b19d8f03a5edd5bdbd66
A+
JS Library Vulnerabilities
No known vulnerabilities
PASS
No known vulnerabilities
Info::
No known JavaScript library vulnerabilities detected

No known JavaScript library vulnerabilities detected.

A+
Information Leakage
No exposures
PASS
No exposures
Info::
security.txt is present — good practice
Info::
No sensitive files exposed

No sensitive files exposed — all paths returned 404.

PathStatusCategoryRisk
/.git/HEAD✓ Not foundVersion Control—
/.git/config✓ Not foundVersion Control—
/.svn/entries✓ Not foundVersion Control—
/.env✓ Not foundConfiguration—
/.env.local✓ Not foundConfiguration—
/.env.production✓ Not foundConfiguration—
/wp-config.php✓ Not foundConfiguration—
/.htaccess✓ Not foundConfiguration—
/phpinfo.php✓ Not foundDebug—
/server-status✓ Not foundDebug—
/server-info✓ Not foundDebug—
/.well-known/security.txt✗ ExposedSecurity PolicyInfo
A
Email Security
DMARC: quarantine
PASS
DMARC: quarantine
Info::
DMARC policy is quarantine — good protection
DMARC
Policy quarantine — good protection Record v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; pct=100; rua=mailto:rua@huffpost.com; ruf=mailto:ruf@huffpost.com;
A
Transport Security
HTTP/3, HSTS, and TLS version analysis
PASS
HTTP/3, HSTS, and TLS version analysis
Info::
HTTP/3 (QUIC) not advertised
HTTP/3 eliminates head-of-line blocking. If your CDN supports it, consider enabling it.
Info::
HSTS enabled (base policy)
Info::
HSTS missing includeSubDomains
Without includeSubDomains, HSTS only protects the exact domain.
Info::
TLS 1.3 in use (fastest handshake, 1-RTT)
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