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Security report for agsmarkets.com

AGS MARKETS · Finance · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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

Security score

38/100

Risk levelHigh

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

AgsMarkets LTD operates as a global financial broker specializing in Forex and CFD trading through ECN/STP brokerage services. The company offers a variety of trading platforms, including the advanced cTrader platform available on desktop, mobile, and web. Their services target retail and institutional traders seeking access to over 300 financial instruments across Forex, indices, metals, energies, and cryptocurrencies. The business is positioned as a dynamic and innovative trading platform with a focus on technology and user experience. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with Elementor and Yoast SEO, indicating a modern and maintainable infrastructure. Performance and mobile optimization are good, though some accessibility features could be improved. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and secure forms, but lacks advanced security headers and explicit incident response information. Privacy compliance is supported by a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism and a privacy policy, though terms of service and security policies are absent. Overall, the website presents a professional and trustworthy front with clear contact information and social media presence, but could enhance security and compliance transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 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

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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: Telnet

      Port 23 (Telnet) is publicly accessible - Telnet - Unencrypted remote access

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Telnet using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
  4. 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

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  • 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
0
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
40
Average
38

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 · found on this site
  • 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 agsmarkets.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
4
Employees
0
Customers
4
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain 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

AgsMarkets targets a niche within the financial services sector, focusing on Forex and CFD trading with a business model centered on brokerage services and trading platform provision. Their revenue streams likely include spreads, commissions, and fees from copy trading and automated trading services. The company has a global reach, supported by multilingual platform availability and international payment options. Partnerships with cTrader and presence on major app stores indicate strategic alliances enhancing their market offering. The company is relatively young, founded in 2021, but shows signs of growth and professional branding. The partner ecosystem includes IBs from 40 countries, suggesting an expanding network. The absence of regulatory certifications or licenses on the website may be a point of consideration for potential clients.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and secure contact forms. However, the lack of advanced security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces its defense-in-depth posture. No visible vulnerability disclosure or incident response contacts are provided, which limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. The cookie consent mechanism aligns with GDPR requirements, but no explicit data protection officer contact or detailed security policy is found. The use of third-party scripts and plugins necessitates regular security audits to mitigate risks. Overall, while no critical vulnerabilities are evident, there is room for improvement in security best practices and compliance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Add terms of service and enhance privacy policy details to cover all regulatory requirements and user expectations.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party plugins and scripts to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users and comply with accessibility standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
AgsMarkets LTD
Registration number
26254BC2021
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AGS MARKETS
Description
Discover AgsMarkets, global financial broker, a dynamic and innovative trading platform.
Key services
Forex trading, CFD trading, Copy trading, Automated trading, Trading platforms (cTrader desktop, mobile, web), Partner programs
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Contact Form 7, ShortPixel (image optimization), Autoptimize (performance optimization)
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
cTrader
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of secure contact forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism

Analytics and tracking

Services
WP Statistics (implied by script comment)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a financial broker platform offering Forex and CFD trading
  2. Uses WordPress CMS with Elementor and Yoast SEO
  3. Provides multiple trading platforms including cTrader desktop, mobile, and web
  4. Includes contact form with fields for name, email, phone, subject, and message
  5. Has cookie consent popup compliant with GDPR
  6. No explicit terms of service or security policy pages found
  7. Contact emails and phone numbers clearly provided in footer and contact page
  8. Social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
  9. No advanced security headers detected, room for improvement
  10. No visible vulnerability disclosure or incident response info
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern WordPress CMS with Elementor page builder and Yoast SEO plugin, indicating a well-supported and extensible platform. The use of Autoptimize and ShortPixel suggests attention to performance optimization and image compression. The integration of cTrader platforms and links to app stores demonstrates a multi-platform approach catering to diverse user preferences. However, some images and SVG placeholders show lazy loading errors, which could impact user experience. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and includes accessibility basics, though further improvements are possible. No hosting provider details are directly discernible from the HTML. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from enhanced performance tuning and error resolution.
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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