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Security report for unian.ua

Українське незалежне інформаційне агентство УНІАН · Media · Ukraine

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website www.unian.ua is the official online presence of the Ukrainian Independent Information Agency UNIAN, a major news media organization established in 1993. It provides comprehensive news coverage in Ukrainian language, including politics, economics, sports, technology, weather, and more. The site targets a broad Ukrainian-speaking audience seeking timely and reliable news. The business model is primarily content publishing supported by advertising and subscription services. The agency holds a strong market position as a trusted and long-standing news source in Ukraine. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and integrates multiple analytics platforms such as Google Analytics, Matomo, and Gemius. It uses Google Tag Manager for marketing and tracking, and loads fonts and media efficiently. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good SEO practices. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in accessibility. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, implements key security headers, and uses secure forms with anti-CSRF tokens. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant, with a clear cookie consent mechanism. However, explicit security policy and incident response contacts are not published, which could be improved. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained, with extensive content and transparent business information. The domain WHOIS data confirms legitimacy and consistency with the business claims. The site does not contain any adult or questionable content, making it safe for general audiences.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google APIs, Google Ads

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  3. 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

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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
52
Security headers
40
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
65

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

UNIAN operates as a leading Ukrainian news agency providing a wide range of news and media content. Its competitive advantage lies in its long history, comprehensive coverage, and multi-platform presence including social media and video content. The business model relies on advertising revenue, subscriptions, and additional services like photo banks and monitoring. The target customers are Ukrainian citizens and diaspora interested in national and international news. Growth indicators include active social media engagement and diversified content offerings. The partnership ecosystem includes social networks, video platforms, and analytics providers. The company maintains a strong brand with consistent messaging and high trust levels.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforcement and multiple security headers such as HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options. Forms use tokens to prevent CSRF attacks. No signs of outdated or vulnerable libraries were found in the HTML content. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms indicate compliance with GDPR. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page and incident response contact information limits transparency. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files were detected. Overall, the site is secure but could enhance its security culture by publishing explicit policies and response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user data protection.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Add incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet higher standards for users with disabilities.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and analytics tools to mitigate supply chain risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Українське незалежне інформаційне агентство УНІАН
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Українське незалежне інформаційне агентство УНІАН
Description
Новини України. УНІАН - останні новини Україна, новини дня онлайн. Новини політики, економіки, свіжі новини спорту, новини України та світу 2025 цілодобово українською мовою від УНІАН.
Key services
News publishing, Video content, Interviews, Opinions, Subscriptions, Advertising services, Photo bank, Monitoring services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Matomo Analytics, Gemius Analytics, Cloudflare Insights, Font loading with WOFF, Owl Carousel
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with tokens

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Gemius, Google Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, OptAd360, Ideal Media
Tracking pixels
Matomo, Gemius
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a major Ukrainian news portal with extensive content and services.
  2. Content is in Ukrainian language with some alternate language versions.
  3. Multiple social media and official channels linked and verified.
  4. Uses modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
  8. Advertising and tracking are transparent and use reputable networks.
  9. No adult or NSFW content present.
  10. WHOIS data confirms legitimacy and long history.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks. It integrates multiple analytics and advertising platforms including Google Tag Manager, Matomo, and Gemius. Fonts are loaded efficiently using WOFF format. The site is responsive and optimized for mobile devices. SEO is well implemented with meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in load times and accessibility. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary solution. Hosting provider details were not found in the HTML content.
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. 65/100Medium31 findingsView report
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