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Security report for argos.co.uk

Argos Limited · Retail · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Argos Limited operates a comprehensive UK-based e-commerce retail platform offering a wide range of products including technology, home, garden, appliances, toys, and more. The website demonstrates a strong market position as a large enterprise retail brand with a focus on fast delivery and in-store collection services. The technical infrastructure leverages modern frameworks such as React and Next.js, supported by robust performance and monitoring tools including New Relic and Boomerang. The site is well-optimized for mobile and accessibility, providing a professional and consistent user experience. Security practices are solid with HTTPS enforcement and sandboxed iframes, though explicit security policy and incident response details could be enhanced. Privacy compliance is well addressed with comprehensive policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the website reflects a mature digital presence with high trustworthiness and operational reliability.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
60/ 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

4 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. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Domain Expires Soon

      Domain expires in 16 days

      What to do: Renew domain registration before expiration

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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
85
Email security
72
DNS health
55
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
60
Average
62

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

Argos is a key player in the UK retail sector, operating under the Sainsbury's group umbrella. Its business model centers on multi-channel retail, combining online sales with physical store presence. The company targets a broad consumer base across multiple product categories, leveraging strong brand recognition and extensive product offerings. The presence of dedicated sections for business services, loyalty programs, and insurance partnerships indicates a diversified revenue stream and strategic partnerships. The website's content and navigation are tailored to enhance customer engagement and conversion, supported by personalized recommendations and targeted marketing campaigns. The company maintains a consistent brand identity and invests in digital marketing and analytics to optimize customer experience and operational efficiency.

Security posture

The website exhibits a high level of security maturity with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers, and sandboxed content for third-party integrations. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. The integration of monitoring tools like New Relic enhances real-time security and performance oversight. However, the absence of publicly accessible security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure programs suggests areas for improvement in transparency and proactive security communication. The site complies with GDPR requirements, as evidenced by detailed privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from enhanced documentation and user-facing security information.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user responsibilities.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure or bug bounty program to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency around data protection officer contact details and data retention policies.

Contact details published on the site

Legal name
Argos Limited
Registration number
04007072
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Argos Limited
Description
Shop our products online across tech, home, garden, appliances, toys, video games & more. Get what you want today with Fast Track delivery, 7 days a week.
Key services
Online product sales, Fast home delivery, In-store collection, Order tracking, Returns processing
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Styled Components, New Relic monitoring, Boomerang performance monitoring, Tealium Tag Management, Next.js
Frameworks
React, Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Sandboxed iframe for chat application
  • No exposed credentials or sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused libraries and monitoring

Analytics and tracking

Services
New Relic, Tealium, Boomerang
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
New Relic, Tealium, Boomerang
Marketing tools
Tealium, New Relic
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a large-scale UK retail e-commerce platform
  2. Comprehensive product categories and navigation menus
  3. Use of modern web technologies and performance monitoring
  4. Strong privacy and cookie policy presence with consent mechanisms
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges
  6. Security best practices observed but some areas for improvement in transparency
  7. Extensive use of third-party analytics and marketing tools
  8. Clear branding and consistent user experience
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including React and Next.js, ensuring efficient server-side rendering and client-side interactivity. It employs advanced performance monitoring tools like New Relic and Boomerang, indicating a focus on maintaining fast load times and user experience. The use of styled components and a custom CMS framework suggests a well-structured and maintainable codebase. Hosting appears to be via Akamai CDN, supporting global content delivery and resilience. The site is optimized for mobile devices and includes accessibility features, contributing to broad user accessibility. Technical risks are minimal, with no critical issues detected, though continuous monitoring and updates are recommended to maintain security and performance standards.
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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