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Security report for snow.cz

SNOW.CZ · Media · Czech Republic

Partial score · DNS & email only

62/100

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

SNOW.CZ is a well-established Czech media portal focused on skiing, snow conditions, and winter sports. Founded in 2002, it offers a broad range of content including news articles, weather forecasts, ski resort reports, equipment reviews, and community forums. The site targets skiing enthusiasts and families interested in winter sports primarily in the Czech Republic and Central Europe. Its business model includes content publishing, e-shop sales, magazine subscriptions, and advertising revenue. The website demonstrates consistent branding and a professional online presence with active social media integration.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

  2. Network security

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

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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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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
62
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
20
Average
62

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

The portal holds a strong market position as a leading source of skiing and winter sports information in its region. It leverages user-generated content such as ski resort reports and forums to engage its audience. Revenue streams appear diversified across advertising, e-commerce, and subscription sales. The company benefits from a long domain history and a reputable registrar, enhancing trustworthiness. Partnerships with ski pass providers and use of multiple social media platforms support its ecosystem. Growth potential lies in expanding digital services and improving privacy and security compliance.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and integrates Google reCAPTCHA for form security, indicating a baseline security posture. However, the use of an outdated jQuery version and absence of some security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options present moderate risks. No vulnerability disclosure or security policy is published, which limits transparency. Cookie consent is implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. Overall, security practices are adequate but could be enhanced by updating libraries, adding security headers, and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Upgrade jQuery and other JavaScript libraries to current secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a clear privacy policy and terms of service to improve legal compliance and user trust.
  4. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to enhance security transparency.
  5. Regularly audit and update cookie consent mechanisms and data retention policies to maintain GDPR compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SNOW.CZ
Description
Lyže, skialpinismus a sjezdové lyžování na portálu SNOW.cz: sněhové zpravodajství, předpověď počasí, testy lyží, bazar lyží, reporty z lyžařských středisek, zimní zájezdy a mnoho dalšího.
Key services
Skiing news and articles, Snow and weather reports, Ski resort reports, E-shop for skiing equipment and gifts, Subscription magazine sales, Community forums and discussions, Photo and video galleries
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.9.1, jQuery UI 1.9.2, Google Tag Manager, Facebook SDK, Google reCAPTCHA, adocean ad network scripts, cookie-script.com for cookie consent
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Async form validation scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
adocean
Tracking pixels
Facebook SDK
Marketing tools
Facebook SDK
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 Czech skiing and winter sports media portal.
  2. Content is rich with articles, reports, weather forecasts, and community forums.
  3. Uses multiple external services for analytics, advertising, and social media integration.
  4. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found on the main page.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented via cookie-script.com.
  6. Security practices are good but could be improved with updated libraries and security headers.
  7. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the HTML content.
  8. Social media presence is strong with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube links.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  10. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a traditional tech stack centered on jQuery and jQuery UI, with integration of Google Tag Manager and Facebook SDK for analytics and social media. Hosting is provided by Active24, a reputable Czech hosting provider. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and lazy loading of ads. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design elements. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. Technical debt is indicated by older JavaScript libraries and missing modern security headers, suggesting opportunities for modernization and enhanced security.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 48/100High33 findingsView report
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