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Security report for 3bears.co.uk

3Bears · Retail · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

3Bears is a UK-based e-commerce retailer specializing in premium vegan porridge products made with whole oat flakes and large pieces of fruit. The company operates multiple localized domains targeting European markets including Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the UK, reflecting a strong regional presence. Their business model focuses on direct-to-consumer online sales with a clear emphasis on health-conscious and vegan consumers. The website is professionally designed with consistent branding and good content quality, supporting multiple languages and currencies to cater to their diverse audience. Technically, the website is built on the Shopify platform, leveraging modern JavaScript modules, asynchronous loading of third-party scripts, and integration with marketing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, Klaviyo, and affiliate networks like Awin. The site demonstrates good performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility features. GDPR compliance is well addressed with a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism and privacy policy. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and includes standard security headers. Forms are protected with CAPTCHA, and no sensitive data is exposed in the HTML. However, explicit security policies and incident response information are not published, which could be improved to enhance trust and readiness. Overall, the site shows a mature security posture appropriate for its business scale. The domain registration data is consistent with the business claims, showing a domain age since 2016 registered through a reputable UK registrar without privacy protection, supporting legitimacy. No WAF or blocking mechanisms interfere with site access, allowing full content analysis. The site uses extensive tracking and marketing tools, balanced with user consent and privacy compliance. Strategically, 3Bears should consider publishing dedicated security and incident response policies and possibly a vulnerability disclosure program to further strengthen their security culture and customer trust. Regular audits of third-party scripts and continuous monitoring will help maintain a strong security posture as the business grows.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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"

  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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Domain Expires Soon

      Domain expires in 25 days

      What to do: Renew domain registration before expiration

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • 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
75
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
35
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
73

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

3Bears occupies a niche premium segment in the vegan food retail market, focusing on porridge products with natural ingredients. Their multi-domain strategy for regional markets indicates a well-planned international expansion within Europe. The direct-to-consumer e-commerce model leverages Shopify's robust platform, enabling scalability and integration with marketing automation and affiliate programs. The presence of customer feedback forms and active social media channels suggests engagement with customers and responsiveness to market demands. Revenue streams primarily come from online product sales, supported by marketing campaigns via Google Ads and affiliate networks. The company targets health-conscious consumers seeking vegan and additive-free breakfast options. Growth indicators include multi-language support, localized currencies, and active marketing tools. Partnerships with Shopify and affiliate networks enhance their ecosystem. Operationally, the company appears medium-sized with professional digital infrastructure and consistent branding.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS enforced and strong SSL configuration. Standard security headers are present, contributing to protection against common web vulnerabilities. The use of CAPTCHA on forms mitigates automated abuse risks. Privacy compliance is robust with a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism and GDPR-aligned privacy policy. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and preparedness. The integration of multiple third-party scripts requires ongoing vigilance to prevent supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is good for an e-commerce retailer but could be enhanced by formalizing security governance and incident management documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Add incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Enhance form validation and monitoring to detect and prevent abuse or data leakage.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
3Bears
Description
At 3Bears we make porridge with large, juicy pieces of fruit and wholesome, whole oat flakes. Discover porridge. Precisely. 100% vegan, without industrial sugar or additives!
Key services
Online sales of porridge products, Customer feedback forms, Multi-language and multi-currency support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, JavaScript ES6 modules, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Klaviyo, Cloudflare CDN, Lottie-web animations
Frameworks
Shopify Liquid, Pandectes GDPR compliance app
Platforms
Shopify e-commerce platform
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with blocking
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of CAPTCHA on forms
  • Third-party scripts loaded asynchronously

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Klaviyo
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Awin
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Klaviyo, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Klaviyo, Masslytics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Shopify-based e-commerce store selling vegan porridge products.
  2. Multi-country and multi-language support with localized domains.
  3. Strong GDPR and cookie compliance with user consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of multiple marketing and analytics tools integrated asynchronously.
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF interference.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. Contact information is available via forms and emails but no direct phone number found.
  8. Good technical implementation with modern web standards and performance optimizations.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Shopify, utilizing modern JavaScript ES6 modules and asynchronous script loading to optimize performance. It integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools including Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Klaviyo, and affiliate tracking scripts. The site uses Cloudflare CDN for content delivery, improving speed and reliability. The CSS and fonts are well managed with preloading and font-display swap for better UX. Accessibility features and responsive design are implemented, ensuring usability across devices. SEO is supported with proper meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. The technical stack is modern and well maintained, with no visible technical debt or deprecated technologies. Opportunities exist to further optimize security headers and formalize security-related 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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