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Security report for verstoss-geldwaeschegesetz.de

Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg Senatskanzlei · Government · Germany

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

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website www.verstoss-geldwaeschegesetz.de is an official German government service provided by the Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg Senatskanzlei, supported by the federal government. It offers an online platform for citizens and authorities to report suspected violations of the money laundering law anonymously and securely. The service aims to protect the informant's identity while facilitating compliance and enforcement efforts against money laundering activities. The site is clearly targeted at German residents and government entities involved in compliance and law enforcement. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries including Shaka Player and ContentFlow SDK, and uses eTracker for analytics with cookie blocking enabled to respect privacy. The site is hosted on PlusServer infrastructure, indicating reliable hosting. The design is professional, mobile-optimized, and accessible, with clear navigation and relevant content. However, no explicit cookie consent mechanism was found, and security headers are not visibly configured in the HTML. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and does not expose sensitive data or vulnerable libraries in the HTML. No forms are present in the provided HTML, suggesting data collection is handled via external portals or other mechanisms. The absence of a security.txt file and incident response contacts indicates room for improvement in vulnerability disclosure and incident management. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced with additional headers and transparency. The domain WHOIS data is consistent with the website's government affiliation, with nameservers pointing to a reputable hosting provider. No suspicious patterns or privacy protection are present, supporting the legitimacy of the domain. The site does not contain any adult or questionable content and is safe for general audiences. Strategic recommendations include implementing security headers, adding a cookie consent mechanism, publishing a security.txt file, and providing incident response contact information to improve trust and compliance. Regular audits of third-party scripts and ongoing security assessments are also advised.

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

      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

    • 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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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
57
Security headers
75
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
28
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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention verstoss-geldwaeschegesetz.de, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

The website operates as a government service platform focused on compliance with the German money laundering law. It serves as a centralized point for anonymous tip submissions and information dissemination, targeting both citizens and authorities. The business model is service-oriented, funded and operated by government entities, with no commercial revenue streams. The platform's market position is authoritative and official, supported by the Hamburg Senatskanzlei and the federal government. The partnership ecosystem includes hosting by PlusServer and analytics via eTracker. Growth indicators are tied to regulatory enforcement needs and public awareness. The site maintains consistent branding aligned with German government standards, enhancing trust and credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and no sensitive data leaks or vulnerable libraries are evident in the HTML. The lack of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options suggests potential areas for enhancement. No forms in the HTML reduce attack surface but also limit direct data collection visibility. The absence of incident response contacts and security.txt file indicates gaps in vulnerability disclosure readiness. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a privacy policy and cookie blocking in analytics, but no explicit cookie consent banner is present. Overall, the site is secure for its purpose but would benefit from adopting additional best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent mechanism to comply fully with GDPR and inform users about tracking technologies.
  3. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve incident response readiness.
  4. Provide clear incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses to build trust and enable timely reporting.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and maintain security posture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg Senatskanzlei
Description
Dieser Online-Dienst ist ein Service der Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg, unterstützt von der Bundesregierung, zur Meldung von Verstößen gegen das Geldwäschegesetz. Er ermöglicht anonyme Hinweise und leitet diese an zuständige Behörden weiter.
Key services
Online reporting of suspected money laundering violations, Anonymous tip submission, Information provision about money laundering law violations
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Shaka Player, ContentFlow SDK, eTracker analytics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by canonical URL and external scripts loaded over HTTPS)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries
  • No forms detected in provided HTML (reduces attack surface)

Analytics and tracking

Services
eTracker
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
eTracker
Marketing tools
eTracker analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Official German government service website
  2. Provides anonymous reporting for money laundering violations
  3. No forms detected in HTML content, likely uses external portals for submissions
  4. Uses eTracker for analytics with cookie blocking enabled
  5. No explicit cookie consent mechanism found
  6. Clear privacy policy and contact phone number provided
  7. No visible security headers in HTML but HTTPS is used
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a custom CMS platform (skozg) developed by the Senatskanzlei Hamburg, indicating a tailored government solution. It leverages modern JavaScript libraries like Shaka Player for media and ContentFlow SDK for content presentation. Analytics are handled by eTracker with cookie blocking enabled, reflecting privacy-conscious tracking. Hosting is provided by PlusServer, a reputable German hosting provider. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident in meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, likely due to rich media content and slider components. Technical debt appears low, but the absence of some security headers and cookie consent mechanisms suggests areas for modernization and compliance improvement.
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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