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Security report for amcrest.com

Amcrest Technologies · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Amcrest Technologies is a medium-sized technology company specializing in security and tracking systems, including IP cameras, NVRs, GPS trackers, and cloud video storage solutions. The company operates an e-commerce platform built on Magento, targeting both consumers and businesses seeking reliable surveillance and tracking products. The website demonstrates a consistent brand presence with professional design and clear navigation, supporting a positive user experience. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies and integrates trusted third-party analytics and marketing tools, though there is room for improvement in security headers and privacy compliance disclosures. The domain registration data aligns well with the company's business claims, indicating legitimacy and stability. However, the absence of explicit privacy, cookie, and security policies suggests a need for enhanced compliance and transparency. Overall, the website is functional, secure, and credible but would benefit from improved privacy and security documentation to meet higher compliance standards.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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. 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 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 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

  3. 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.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
57
Security headers
65
Email security
75
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
71

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention amcrest.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
983
Employees
0
Customers
917
Third parties
66
Weak passwords
8%

6 subdomains 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

Amcrest holds a solid position in the security technology market, offering a broad range of products and cloud services directly to customers via its online store. The business model combines product sales with subscription-based cloud storage and GPS tracking services, indicating diversified revenue streams. The company targets both residential and commercial customers, leveraging partnerships with service domains like amcrestcloud.com and amcrestgps.net. The website's integration of customer support and firmware update portals reflects a mature operational ecosystem. Market growth potential exists through expanding cloud and AI-enabled camera offerings. The company maintains a consistent brand and professional online presence, supporting trust and customer retention.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses domain registration locks to protect against unauthorized changes. It employs CAPTCHA on login forms and integrates reputable analytics and marketing scripts. However, the lack of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No public security policy or incident response contacts are provided, which limits transparency and preparedness perception. DNSSEC is not enabled, representing a missed opportunity for DNS security enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be strengthened by adopting additional security headers, publishing security policies, and enabling DNSSEC.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements and implement a cookie consent mechanism.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance browser security.
  3. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and prevent spoofing.
  4. Create and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Amcrest Technologies
Description
Amcrest Technologies provides security and tracking systems including IP cameras, NVRs, GPS trackers, and cloud video services.
Key services
Security Cameras, Cloud Video Storage, GPS Tracking Devices, Security Camera Systems, Firmware and Software Support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Magento Commerce, jQuery, Owl Carousel, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Yotpo Reviews Widget, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Magento
Platforms
Web E-commerce
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientDeleteProhibited and other domain locks enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of CAPTCHA on login forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Yotpo Reviews, AWeber Newsletter
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce platform for security and tracking products.
  2. No privacy or cookie policies explicitly found on the homepage HTML.
  3. Multiple external trusted services used for analytics and marketing.
  4. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page detected.
  5. Contact phone number prominently displayed and clearly labeled.
  6. No email addresses explicitly found in the provided HTML content.
  7. Use of Magento CMS with customizations and third-party integrations.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  9. No GDPR or privacy compliance indicators visible in the HTML content.
  10. Domain is active, not expired, and has multiple domain status protections.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Magento CMS, utilizing jQuery and Owl Carousel for UI components, and integrates Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel for tracking. Hosting appears to be supported by Cloudflare DNS services, with domain registration via GoDaddy. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized images. Accessibility features are basic but present. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, though improvements in security headers and privacy compliance are recommended to reduce technical debt and enhance user trust.
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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