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Security report for amap.com

Alibaba Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd. · Technology · China

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website amap.com is the official portal for 高德地图 (Gaode Map), a leading Chinese mapping and navigation service operated by Alibaba Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Alibaba Group. The site offers nationwide map browsing, location search, public transit and driving route planning, as well as integrated local commerce features such as group buying and discount information. It targets the general public in China and holds a strong market position as a trusted and widely used map service provider. The domain is mature, registered since 2003, and consistent with Alibaba's ownership and business scope. Technically, the website employs a modern JavaScript-based tech stack with Alibaba's proprietary Aplus analytics framework, leveraging MutationObserver and IntersectionObserver APIs for dynamic content tracking. Hosting is provided by Alibaba Cloud, ensuring reliable infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, though accessibility and SEO optimizations are basic. The site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration but lacks DNSSEC. From a security perspective, the site enforces domain status protections preventing unauthorized changes. However, it lacks published privacy and cookie policies, and no explicit security or incident response contacts are found. The extensive use of tracking scripts indicates extensive user data collection, but privacy compliance is weak due to missing policies. No vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. Overall, the site is professionally designed and trustworthy, with strong business credibility and technical maturity. The main risks relate to privacy compliance and transparency. Strategic recommendations include publishing comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, enabling DNSSEC, adding security headers, and providing clear security incident contacts to enhance trust and compliance.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

7 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"

    • 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

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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
62
Security headers
35
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
65

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

Gaode Map operates as a core mapping and navigation platform within Alibaba Group's ecosystem, serving millions of users in China. Its business model integrates location services with local commerce, offering value-added features like group buying and discounts. The company benefits from Alibaba's extensive infrastructure and brand recognition, positioning it as a market leader. Revenue streams likely include advertising, data services, and partnerships with local merchants. The platform targets urban and suburban consumers needing reliable navigation and local information. Growth is supported by continuous technology upgrades and integration with Alibaba's broader digital services. The partnership ecosystem includes Alibaba Cloud and various analytics providers, reinforcing operational stability and data insights.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain registration protections in place. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. The lack of published privacy and cookie policies, as well as missing incident response contacts, indicates gaps in compliance and transparency. No exposed sensitive data or known vulnerabilities were detected in the analyzed content. The extensive use of third-party tracking scripts necessitates regular security audits to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for a large enterprise but can be improved by adopting best practices in web security and privacy compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies clearly accessible on the website.
  2. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  3. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS.
  4. Provide explicit contact information for security incidents and abuse reporting.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Alibaba Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Description
高德地图官方网站，提供全国地图浏览，地点搜索，公交驾车查询服务。可同时查看商家团购、优惠信息。高德地图，您的出行、生活好帮手。
Key services
Nationwide map browsing, Location search, Public transit and driving route planning, Merchant group buying and discount information
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Aplus analytics SDK, MutationObserver, IntersectionObserver, HTML5, CSS3
Frameworks
Custom Alibaba Aplus tracking framework
Platforms
Web desktop, Mobile web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status includes serverDeleteProhibited, serverTransferProhibited, serverUpdateProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
Alibaba Aplus, MMStat, CNZZ
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Ad networks
CNZZ
Tracking pixels
Alibaba Aplus, MMStat
Marketing tools
Alibaba analytics and tracking scripts
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a major Chinese mapping service operated by Alibaba Group
  2. Content is in Chinese language targeting Chinese users
  3. No privacy or cookie policies found on the main page
  4. No explicit contact information or security incident contacts found
  5. Uses Alibaba's proprietary analytics and tracking scripts extensively
  6. No signs of WAF or content blocking
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected
  8. Domain is well-established and registered to Alibaba Cloud
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-heavy front end with Alibaba's proprietary Aplus analytics framework for user behavior tracking. It leverages MutationObserver and IntersectionObserver APIs for dynamic content and exposure tracking. Hosting is on Alibaba Cloud, ensuring robust infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design elements but has basic accessibility and SEO features. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. The absence of a CMS suggests a custom-built platform. The technical debt appears low, but improvements in SEO and accessibility could enhance user experience and search rankings. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which are recommended for modern web applications.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 68/100 +3Medium27 findingsView report
  2. 65/100Medium29 findingsView report
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