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Security report for auto-abc.lv

Auto ABC · Transportation · Latvia

Medium risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Auto ABC is a Latvian automotive information portal providing extensive technical data, user reviews, fuel consumption statistics, and pricing information for a wide range of car models. The website targets Latvian-speaking car buyers and owners seeking detailed and reliable automotive data. It offers tools such as car comparison, cost calculators, and fuel price tracking, positioning itself as a leading resource in the Latvian automotive market. Technically, the site uses a traditional jQuery-based stack with Google Analytics and Adsense for tracking and monetization, complemented by a Consent Management Platform to ensure GDPR compliance. The site is mobile-optimized with good navigation and content quality. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though it lacks advanced security headers and explicit security policies. WHOIS data is unavailable due to query limits, limiting domain trust assessment. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, serving its niche effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 100 · Critical
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

9 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

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

  2. 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
    • 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';…

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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
60
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
56

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

Auto ABC operates as an information service provider in the transportation sector, focusing on automotive data and user-generated content. Its competitive advantage lies in localized, detailed data tailored for the Latvian market, including over 1500 car models and 12000 modifications. The business model revolves around content provision, advertising revenue, and user engagement through reviews and tools. The presence of multiple language versions indicates an intent to serve broader European audiences. The company maintains a consistent brand and offers valuable services such as reliability ratings and cost calculators, which enhance user retention and market position. Partnerships with related domains support multilingual outreach. Growth potential exists through expanding data coverage and enhancing technical infrastructure.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and integration of a Consent Management Platform for GDPR compliance. Cookie consent is actively managed, and Google Analytics is loaded conditionally based on user consent, reflecting good privacy practices. However, the absence of key security headers like Content-Security-Policy and lack of published security or incident response policies indicate areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The site does not provide a security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page, which could enhance transparency and trust. Overall, the security posture is adequate for an informational website but could be strengthened to align with best practices and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve trust with security researchers.
  4. Include Data Protection Officer contact information or privacy contact details to comply fully with GDPR transparency requirements.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and maintain performance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Auto ABC
Description
Auto ABC is a comprehensive Latvian-language automotive information repository offering technical data, user reviews, fuel consumption data, pricing, and reliability ratings for over 1500 car models and 12000 modifications.
Key services
Car technical data, User reviews and ratings, Fuel consumption statistics, Car comparison tools, Cost calculators, Fuel price tracking
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 2.2.4, jQuery UI 1.13.2, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Google Adsense, InMobi Consent Manager, SmoothDivScroll plugin
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular consent
  • Consent Management Platform (InMobi CMP) integrated
  • Google Analytics loaded conditionally based on consent

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense, InMobi
Tracking pixels
Google Ads
Marketing tools
InMobi Consent Manager
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content in Latvian language.
  2. Strong focus on automotive data, user reviews, and comparison tools.
  3. Good GDPR and cookie consent implementation with CMP integration.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain trust assessment.
  6. Use of common advertising and analytics services with user consent.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. Contact information limited to a single email address in footer.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a classic jQuery and jQuery UI stack with additional plugins for UI enhancements like smooth scrolling. It integrates Google Analytics and Adsense for tracking and monetization, with a Consent Management Platform ensuring GDPR compliance. The site is mobile responsive and has good SEO metadata including Open Graph and Twitter cards. Performance is moderate, with some use of prefetch and dns-prefetch hints. The absence of a modern CMS or framework suggests a custom or legacy build, which may limit scalability and modernization. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. Hosting provider details are not evident from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure is stable but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security configurations.
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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