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Security report for uwz.at

Österreichische Unwetterzentrale · Government · Austria

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Österreichische Unwetterzentrale (uwz.at) is a specialized weather warning platform focused on providing real-time severe weather alerts for Austria. It offers detailed weather warnings, radar images, news, and subscription-based SMS and email alerts to keep residents and visitors informed about hazardous weather conditions. The platform is well-positioned as a leading national service with a clear focus on timely and accurate weather information. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including OpenLayers for mapping, Handlebars for templating, and integrates Google Analytics and a consent management platform to ensure GDPR compliance. The site is mobile-optimized and provides native mobile apps for Android and iOS, enhancing accessibility. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is robust with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, uwz.at demonstrates a professional, trustworthy, and user-centric approach to weather warning services in Austria.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
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. 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 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';…
  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.

    • 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
82
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
75

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention uwz.at, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
77
Employees
0
Customers
77
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
19%

2 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

uwz.at operates a subscription-based business model offering premium weather warnings via SMS and email, targeting Austrian residents and visitors who require timely severe weather information. The platform leverages partnerships with similar weather warning services across Europe, enhancing its regional credibility and reach. Its revenue streams likely include subscription fees for premium alert services. The website's clear branding, professional design, and comprehensive content indicate a mature digital presence. The absence of direct company contact emails or phone numbers suggests a focus on digital engagement through forms and app platforms. The partnership ecosystem with other European weather services supports a collaborative approach to weather alert dissemination.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of a reputable registrar (MarkMonitor Inc.). Security best practices such as secure login forms and consent management for GDPR are implemented. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were detected in the HTML content. However, explicit security headers like X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options were not visibly confirmed and should be verified. The lack of a published incident response policy or vulnerability disclosure page indicates areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from enhanced documentation and header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Verify and explicitly implement security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against clickjacking and MIME sniffing.
  2. Publish an incident response policy and contact information for security incidents to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance contact information availability by providing verified company emails or phone numbers for customer support and security inquiries.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Österreichische Unwetterzentrale
Description
Aktuellste Unwettersituation für Österreich mit punktgenauen Unwetterwarnungen per SMS und E-Mail.
Key services
Real-time weather warnings, SMS and email alerts, Radar and video weather content, Mobile app for weather updates
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
OpenLayers (ol.Map), Handlebars.js, Google Analytics (UA and GA4), Consent Manager (Consentmanager.net), JavaScript ES6+, CSS3, HTML5
Frameworks
Bootstrap (navbar, modal dialogs), Consentmanager CMP
Platforms
Web desktop and mobile, Android and iOS mobile apps
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of consent management platform for GDPR compliance
  • Secure login forms with password and OAuth options

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics Universal (UA-10179959-1), Google Analytics 4 (G-7107W2DV3T)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
SAS (Smart AdServer)
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel (implied by fb:app_id)
Marketing tools
Google Analytics 4, Consentmanager CMP
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website provides real-time severe weather warnings for Austria.
  2. Offers subscription services for SMS and email alerts.
  3. Includes mobile apps for Android and iOS.
  4. Professional and consistent branding and UI design.
  5. Complies with GDPR and cookie consent regulations.
  6. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  7. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed; contact via form.
  8. Uses multiple external trusted domains for weather warnings in Europe.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including OpenLayers for interactive maps, Handlebars.js for templating, and Bootstrap for responsive design. It integrates Google Analytics (both Universal and GA4) and a consent management platform to comply with privacy regulations. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and demonstrates fast loading times. Hosting details are limited but the domain is registered with a reputable registrar. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. The technical implementation is robust with good SEO and accessibility practices, though explicit CMS and hosting provider details are not disclosed.
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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