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Security report for adstringo.in

ADSTRINGO SOFTWARE PRIVATE LIMITED · Technology · India

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

32/100

Risk levelHigh

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

AdStringO Software Private Limited is a technology company based in India specializing in endpoint digital compression solutions for images, audio, video, PDF, and Office files. Their technology enables enterprises to compress files up to 90% without loss of visual quality, facilitating digital transformation especially in low network environments such as rural areas. The company targets a broad audience including SMEs, government institutions, and Fortune 500 companies, positioning itself as a global leader in fast endpoint compression technology. The website employs a modern technology stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, and various UI libraries to deliver a responsive and user-friendly experience. However, the technical infrastructure lacks visible HTTPS enforcement and security headers, which are critical for secure communications and trust. The site is moderately optimized for mobile and SEO but lacks advanced accessibility features. From a security perspective, the absence of HTTPS and security policies, as well as no visible vulnerability disclosure or incident response information, indicates a low maturity level in security posture. The website does not provide privacy or cookie policies, which impacts compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations. Contact information is clearly provided, including company emails, phone number, and physical address, supporting business credibility. Overall, while the business and website demonstrate good content quality and professional presentation, significant improvements in security, privacy compliance, and technical hardening are recommended to enhance trust and protect users. Strategic focus on implementing HTTPS, publishing privacy and security policies, and adopting security best practices will strengthen the company's digital presence and risk management.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 100 · Critical
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

10 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

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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';…

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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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
10
Average
32

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

AdStringO operates in the technology sector, providing compression software solutions that reduce file sizes significantly without quality loss. Their business model is B2B, serving enterprises and institutions requiring efficient digital document handling, especially in low bandwidth scenarios. The company has established partnerships and client relationships evidenced by displayed logos and case studies. Funding from Indian Angel Network and media coverage indicate growth potential and market validation. The company emphasizes cost savings, efficiency, and digital transformation as key value propositions. Their target market includes financial institutions, government bodies, and large corporations, positioning them as a niche but essential technology provider in digital compression. The company’s ecosystem includes social media engagement and press releases to build brand awareness. However, the lack of visible certifications or compliance statements may limit trust among highly regulated sectors. The business appears small-sized but with ambitions for global reach and enterprise adoption.

Security posture

The website’s security posture is currently weak due to the absence of HTTPS, lack of security headers, and no published security or privacy policies. There is no evidence of vulnerability disclosure programs or incident response contacts, which are critical for managing security incidents and building user trust. The use of client-side scripts to disable right-click indicates some concern for intellectual property protection but does not substitute for robust security controls. No sensitive data exposure or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content, but the lack of HTTPS exposes users to potential interception risks. The site does not collect user data via forms, reducing attack surface but also limiting user engagement. Overall, the security maturity is low, and the company should prioritize implementing HTTPS, security headers, and transparent privacy and security policies to improve compliance and risk management.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL/TLS certificate to secure all communications.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to comply with GDPR and other regulations.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program and provide incident response contact information.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and SEO optimization to improve user experience and reach.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
ADSTRINGO SOFTWARE PRIVATE LIMITED
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ADSTRINGO SOFTWARE PRIVATE LIMITED
Description
AdStringO is a digital compression technology provider specializing in compressing images, audio, video, PDF, and Office files up to 90% without loss of visual quality. The company aims to enable enterprises to connect digitally with customers, including in low network areas, supporting branchless operations and self-service at point of sale.
Key services
Image Compression, Audio Compression, Video Compression, PDF Compression, Office File Compression, Endpoint Compression Technology
Content quality
good
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, Owl Carousel, mmenu, Revolution Slider, Modernizr
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
30/100
Good practices seen
  • Right click disabled script to prevent source code copying

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website offers endpoint compression technology targeting enterprises
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found
  3. Contact information is present with company emails and phone numbers
  4. No HTTPS or security headers detected in provided data
  5. No forms detected for data collection
  6. Social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google Plus
  7. Use of multiple JavaScript libraries and frameworks for UI and sliders
  8. Right-click disabled script present to prevent source copying
  9. Multiple press releases and case studies linked
  10. Partner logos displayed but no explicit partner domain links
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of popular front-end technologies including jQuery, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, Owl Carousel, and Revolution Slider to deliver a responsive and interactive user interface. The site is mobile optimized and has a clear navigation structure. However, there is no evidence of a CMS or backend platform from the provided data. Performance is moderate with multiple external scripts and CSS files loaded. The site lacks HTTPS and security headers, which are critical technical shortcomings. There is some technical debt indicated by legacy scripts such as html5shiv for IE8 support and disabling right-click via JavaScript. Modernization opportunities include upgrading to HTTPS, improving accessibility compliance, and optimizing script loading for better performance.
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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