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Security report for cutrico.com

Cutrico Ltd · Energy · Malta

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Cutrico Ltd is a well-established company founded in 1984, specializing in the supply, installation, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and marine air conditioning equipment in Malta and Gozo. The company positions itself as a market leader in its sector, targeting residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, offering a broad range of products and services with clear navigation and responsive design. Technically, the website employs modern technologies such as Bootstrap 5, jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA, and Google Tag Manager, ensuring a good user experience and moderate performance. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement, client-side password hashing, and CAPTCHA integration, although some security headers are missing and no explicit security policy or incident response information is published. Privacy compliance is well addressed with a clear privacy policy, cookie consent mechanism, and GDPR adherence. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid digital presence with room for improvement in security best practices and transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

  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

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
0
Security headers
100
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
28
Average
48

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Cutrico Ltd operates in the energy sector, focusing on HVAC and marine air conditioning solutions. Their business model revolves around product sales, installation, and maintenance services, catering primarily to the Maltese market. The company leverages its long-standing market presence and comprehensive product range to maintain a competitive advantage. The website supports customer engagement through detailed product listings, contact forms, and newsletter subscriptions. Partnerships with local media and digital agencies are evident, enhancing their marketing reach. The company’s transparent contact information and social media presence contribute to customer trust and brand credibility. Growth opportunities may include expanding digital marketing efforts and enhancing security and compliance transparency to meet evolving regulatory requirements.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from automated abuse. Client-side password hashing adds an extra layer of security during login. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security robustness. There is no published security policy or incident response contact, which limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. To enhance security maturity, the company should implement recommended HTTP security headers, publish a security policy, and provide clear incident response channels.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden the website against common attacks.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and dependencies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Cutrico Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Cutrico Ltd
Description
Cutrico are leaders in the supply and installation of Air conditioning, Heating and Ventilation equipment in Malta and Gozo. Including Air conditioning systems, VRF systems, Fireplaces, Heat Pumps, Underfloor heating, HVAC Systems and Marine Air conditioning and Refrigeration in Malta and Gozo.
Key services
Air conditioning supply and installation, Heating systems, Ventilation systems, Marine air conditioning and refrigeration, Maintenance and repair services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap 5, jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA v2, Google Tag Manager (gtag.js), Slick Carousel, MD5 hashing (client-side), LazySizes (lazy loading images)
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (base href uses https)
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Password hashing client-side before submission
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and responsive layout
  2. Comprehensive business information and product offerings related to HVAC and marine air conditioning
  3. Multiple forms with client-side validation and reCAPTCHA integration to prevent abuse
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  5. No visible security policy or incident response information published
  6. Cookie consent and privacy policy present and GDPR compliant
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern front-end technologies such as Bootstrap 5 for responsive design, jQuery for DOM manipulation, and Slick Carousel for product sliders. Google reCAPTCHA v2 is integrated for bot protection on forms, and Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and marketing tracking. Client-side MD5 hashing is applied to passwords before transmission, enhancing security. The site uses lazy loading for images to improve performance. The CMS or backend platform is not explicitly identified, suggesting a custom or proprietary solution. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility. SEO is supported by proper meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional e-commerce experience with opportunities for further optimization and security enhancements.
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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