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Security report for alia.ge

Alia · Media · Georgia

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Email security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

47/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Alia.ge is a Georgian-language news media website providing a variety of news content including breaking news, exclusive reports, business news, and editor's picks. The site targets Georgian-speaking audiences interested in current affairs and cultural topics. It operates on a WordPress platform with a business model primarily supported by advertising revenue. The website demonstrates a moderate level of digital maturity with integration of multiple ad networks, analytics tools, and push notification services. Technically, it employs modern web technologies and is mobile optimized, though some accessibility features could be improved. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and use of a consent management platform for GDPR compliance, but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies. The WHOIS data is incomplete, which slightly reduces trustworthiness, but the active content and social media presence support its legitimacy as a media outlet. Overall, the site is functional and professional but would benefit from enhanced transparency and security documentation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 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

9 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
47

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

Alia.ge holds a position as a regional news media outlet in Georgia, focusing on delivering timely news and exclusive content to its audience. Its competitive advantage lies in localized content and a consistent publishing schedule. Revenue streams are primarily from advertising, leveraging multiple ad networks including Admixer and AdButler. The target customer segment is Georgian-speaking internet users interested in news and current events. The partnership ecosystem includes social media platforms like Facebook and various advertising and analytics service providers. Growth indicators include regular content updates and integration of push notifications to engage users. Strategic observations suggest the need for improved privacy and security transparency to enhance user trust and compliance.

Security posture

The website maintains a baseline security posture with HTTPS enabled and a cookie consent mechanism in place, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents a gap that could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of multiple third-party scripts and ad networks necessitates ongoing security audits to mitigate risks from external dependencies. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits the site's readiness to handle security incidents effectively. Overall, the security maturity is moderate but could be significantly improved with better header implementation and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear privacy policy and terms of service pages to improve transparency and regulatory compliance.
  3. Add explicit contact information including emails and phone numbers for business and security incident reporting.
  4. Establish and publish a security policy and incident response plan, including a security.txt file for vulnerability disclosures.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and ad networks to ensure they do not introduce vulnerabilities or privacy risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Alia
Description
Alia is a Georgian news media website providing news articles, exclusive reports, business news, and editor's picks primarily in the Georgian language.
Key services
News publishing, Exclusive reports, Advertising space
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, OneSignal Push Notifications, Advanced Ads, Admixer Ads, Yoast SEO
Frameworks
WPBakery Page Builder
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of consent management platform for GDPR compliance
  • Push notification opt-in

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Gemius
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Admixer, AdButler, InMobi, AdOcean
Tracking pixels
Gemius
Marketing tools
OneSignal Push Notifications
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Georgian news media platform with active content and advertising.
  2. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found.
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with a CMP from InMobi.
  4. WHOIS data is incomplete or redacted, limiting domain trust assessment.
  5. Multiple third-party ad networks and tracking services are used.
  6. Website uses HTTPS and modern web technologies.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage or header.
  8. Social media presence confirmed via Facebook link.
  9. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using WPBakery Page Builder and integrates several third-party technologies such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, OneSignal for push notifications, and multiple advertising networks including Admixer and AdButler. The site uses jQuery and standard web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript). Performance is moderate with some asynchronous loading of ads and scripts. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design and mobile-specific ad placements. SEO is supported by Yoast SEO plugin and structured data in JSON-LD format. Accessibility features are basic and could be enhanced. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced accessibility.
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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