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Security report for alfredgera.com

Alfred Gera & Sons Ltd. · Healthcare · Malta

High risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Alfred Gera & Sons Ltd. is a well-established pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution company based in Malta, with a legacy spanning over a century. The company specializes in warehousing, regulatory support, and sales expertise, connecting global health brands to the Maltese market. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting healthcare providers, retailers, and manufacturers. The business model focuses on distribution and sales of high-quality healthcare products, positioning AGS as a trusted leader in Malta's healthcare sector. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using modern plugins such as Yoast SEO, Elementor, and various specialized blocks for logos and content presentation. The site is mobile-optimized, SEO-friendly, and uses HTTPS with good performance characteristics. Accessibility is basic but functional. The presence of cookie consent and privacy policies indicates attention to privacy compliance. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent mechanisms but lacks explicit security headers and a published security policy or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The domain registration details align well with the business claims, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness. Overall, the website presents a low-risk profile with good business credibility and privacy compliance. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and improving accessibility to further strengthen the security posture and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
55/ 100 · Medium
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

5 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

    • 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. 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: 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
    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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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
85
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
55
Average
52
After the cap
49

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

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention alfredgera.com, 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

Alfred Gera & Sons Ltd. holds a strong market position in Malta as a leading healthcare and pharmaceutical distributor with over 100 years of history. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive network of global brand partnerships and expertise in regulatory and sales support. The business model is B2B and B2C distribution, with additional revenue streams through an online shop (botika.mt). The target customers include healthcare providers, retailers, and manufacturers seeking reliable access to quality healthcare products. Growth indicators include a well-maintained online presence, active social media channels, and a comprehensive portfolio of brands. The partnership with botika.mt suggests a strategic ecosystem for retail and distribution. The company demonstrates professionalism and consistency in branding and content, reinforcing its trusted reputation in the Maltese healthcare market.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, reflecting compliance with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, which could hinder rapid response to security incidents. The site does not expose sensitive data or use vulnerable libraries based on the HTML content analysis. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and transparency measures. The domain registration is consistent and transparent, further supporting trust. Compliance gaps mainly relate to incident response visibility and security header implementation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet WCAG standards.
  5. Consider creating and publishing a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Alfred Gera & Sons Ltd.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Alfred Gera & Sons Ltd.
Description
Alfred Gera & Sons Ltd. is a leader in pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution in Malta with over 100 years of legacy. They specialize in warehousing, regulatory support, and sales expertise, connecting global health brands to Malta.
Key services
Pharmaceutical distribution, Healthcare product warehousing, Regulatory support, Sales expertise
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, jQuery, Swiper.js, Elementor, Toolset Blocks, Logo Showcase Free plugin, 3D Flipbook plugin, Cookie Law Info plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (implied by cookie and privacy plugins)

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is relevant and targeted to healthcare distribution in Malta.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and accessible.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  5. No signs of WAF or content blocking.
  6. Social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn.
  7. Use of multiple WordPress plugins and modern web technologies.
  8. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities in HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with a modern tech stack including Yoast SEO for search optimization, Elementor for page building, and various plugins for enhanced functionality such as logo carousels and cookie management. The site loads moderate performance scripts and styles, with lazy loading implemented for images to improve load times. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design and adaptive image handling. The site uses Google Fonts and jQuery libraries. Hosting provider details are not explicitly available from the HTML content. The technical implementation is solid with room for improvement in accessibility and security header deployment. Overall, the infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience aligned with the business needs.
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.

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