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Security report for geizhals.at

Geizhals.at · E-commerce · Austria

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Geizhals.at is a reputable Austrian price comparison website specializing in consumer products such as electronics, household items, and leisure goods. It serves the Austrian market by providing users with comprehensive price listings, deal alerts, and wishlist management features. The platform operates on a business model centered around affiliate marketing and online price comparison, positioning itself as a trusted resource for consumers seeking the best prices. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript modules and custom-built scripts, with a focus on performance and mobile optimization. It integrates a recognized cookie consent management system and uses Matomo analytics with user consent, reflecting a mature approach to privacy and data collection. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and uses script integrity checks but lacks some advanced security headers and explicit security policies. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid security posture with room for improvement in transparency and incident response readiness. The domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, supporting the site's legitimacy and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
60/ 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

3 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

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

  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

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  • 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
0
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
60
Average
63

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

Geizhals.at holds a strong position in the Austrian e-commerce price comparison market, leveraging its established brand and comprehensive product listings to attract consumers. Its business model relies on affiliate partnerships and advertising revenue, supported by integrations with Google DoubleClick and Matomo analytics. The platform targets price-conscious consumers in Austria, offering tools such as deal alerts and wishlists to enhance user engagement. While the site does not publicly disclose detailed business or contact information in the provided content, its consistent branding and domain registration data indicate a professional operation. The absence of explicit privacy policies and terms of service in the analyzed content suggests areas for compliance enhancement. The website's technical infrastructure is custom-built, indicating investment in tailored solutions rather than off-the-shelf CMS platforms.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS enforced and use of script integrity attributes to prevent tampering. Cookie consent is actively managed, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security hardening. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The lack of published security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced header configurations and formalized security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program and provide a security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Continue monitoring and updating third-party scripts and dependencies to avoid vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Geizhals.at
Description
Geizhals.at is a price comparison website targeting the Austrian market, offering users the ability to compare prices for a wide range of products including electronics, household items, sports, and leisure goods.
Key services
Price comparison, Product listings, Deal alerts, Wishlist management
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript ES Modules, Custom JavaScript packages (ghpak), CookieLaw.org consent management, Google DoubleClick for ads, Matomo analytics (self-hosted)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent required before tracking
  • Use of integrity attributes on scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
CookieLaw.org consent management
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a well-established Austrian price comparison platform.
  2. Uses modern JavaScript modules and custom scripts for functionality.
  3. Implements cookie consent with a recognized consent management provider.
  4. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found in the provided content.
  5. No direct contact information or security incident contacts found in the HTML content.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information present.
  7. Advertising is managed via Google DoubleClick with user consent.
  8. Analytics is performed using Matomo with consent requirements.
  9. Website is fully accessible without WAF or blocking mechanisms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-based architecture with modular scripts loaded from a dedicated CDN domain (gzhls.at). It integrates third-party services for analytics (Matomo) and advertising (Google DoubleClick), with cookie consent management via CookieLaw.org. The site is custom-built without common CMS platforms, indicating tailored development. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. The use of script integrity attributes enhances security. Hosting details are not explicitly identified but the use of a dedicated CDN suggests a professional hosting environment. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and formalize compliance documentation.
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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