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Security report for adu.lv

Retail · Latvia

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

41/100

Risk levelHigh

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

ADU.lv is a small artisan knitting business based in Latvia, specializing in handcrafted knitwear inspired by family traditions. The website serves as a showcase and contact point, linking to an Etsy shop and social media platforms. The technical infrastructure is modest, using basic web technologies including Google Fonts, Google Analytics, and a JavaScript image gallery. The site is accessible and functional but lacks advanced mobile optimization and accessibility features. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS implied but no visible security headers or privacy policies, indicating room for improvement in compliance and protection. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain legitimacy assessment, but the business appears genuine based on content and contact information. Overall, the site is safe and suitable for general audiences, with a focus on artisan retail.

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

      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 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

  2. 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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
50
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
10
Average
41

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

The business operates in the niche retail sector of handmade knitwear, targeting women and some men interested in unique artisan products. Its business model includes direct sales via an Etsy shop and personal contact. The company leverages social media for marketing and customer engagement. Market positioning is local and artisanal, with a focus on quality and tradition. The website content and contact details support credibility, though the lack of formal policies and WHOIS transparency suggests a small-scale operation without extensive corporate infrastructure. Growth potential may be tied to expanding online presence and improving digital professionalism.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic security posture with HTTPS usage but lacks critical security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security. No forms collecting sensitive data are present, reducing immediate risk. However, absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates non-compliance with GDPR and related regulations. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided. The site would benefit from implementing security best practices and compliance documentation to enhance trust and reduce risk.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to improve incident response readiness.
  4. Enhance mobile responsiveness and accessibility to improve user experience.
  5. Verify and publish WHOIS domain registration details to improve domain legitimacy and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
ADU.lv is a Latvian knitting and handmade textile business run by Liene, who inherited the passion for knitting from her grandmothers. The website showcases handcrafted knitwear and promotes the joy of dressing beautifully and warmly. The business targets women and sometimes men, offering unique knitted garments and accessories.
Key services
handmade knitted garments, custom knitting, online sales via Etsy
Content quality
good
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
Google Fonts, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Highslide JS gallery
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
50/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage implied by URL (https://adu.lv/)
  • No forms with sensitive inputs detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, stats.idisks.lv
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
stats.idisks.lv
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a small artisan knitting business site in Latvian language with English option.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  3. Contact info includes a company email and phone number with clear context.
  4. No forms collecting personal data detected on the homepage.
  5. Uses Google Analytics and a Latvian stats tracking service.
  6. No security headers or advanced security measures detected in provided data.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable due to query limit error; no domain registration info extracted.
  8. Site content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  9. Mobile optimization and accessibility are basic but functional.
  10. No evidence of WAF or blocking mechanisms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a simple tech stack with Google Fonts for typography, Google Analytics for traffic monitoring, and Highslide JS for image galleries. No CMS or advanced frameworks detected, indicating a custom or static site. Performance is moderate with no explicit speed optimizations noted. SEO is basic with meta tags present but no structured data or Open Graph tags. Accessibility features are minimal. Hosting provider and SSL certificate details are not disclosed in the provided data. Technical debt appears low but modernization opportunities exist to improve security and compliance.
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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