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Security report for autoscout24.it

AutoScout24 GmbH · Transportation · Italy

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

AutoScout24.it is a leading European online automotive marketplace specializing in the sale and purchase of used and new vehicles including cars, motorcycles, and campers. The platform targets consumers and dealers primarily in Italy, offering extensive vehicle listings, dealer searches, and valuation services. Owned by AutoScout24 GmbH, a subsidiary of Scout24 AG, the website reflects a mature and well-established business with a strong market position in the transportation sector. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies such as React, service workers, and integrates advanced identity management and bot protection services, ensuring a robust and user-friendly experience. Security-wise, the website enforces HTTPS, uses reCaptcha Enterprise, and implements GDPR-compliant consent mechanisms, although it lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response contact page. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, good privacy compliance, and a secure environment suitable for its business model.

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

      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 Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

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

  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 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';…
  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

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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
82
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
60
Average
75

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention autoscout24.it, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
13,955
Employees
0
Customers
13,920
Third parties
35
Weak passwords
12%

16 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

The business operates as an essential entity in the transportation sector, providing a comprehensive online marketplace for vehicle transactions. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive vehicle inventory, dealer network, and user-friendly search and valuation tools. Revenue streams likely include advertising, premium dealer services, and lead generation. The target customer segments include private buyers, sellers, and automotive dealers. The company benefits from a strong partnership ecosystem, including identity providers and advertising networks, supporting its digital operations. Strategic observations highlight the importance of maintaining privacy compliance and enhancing security transparency to sustain trust and growth.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, modern security headers, and bot mitigation via reCaptcha Enterprise. The use of Okta for identity management and social login options enhances authentication security. GDPR compliance is evident through consent management and cookie policies. However, the absence of a public security policy and incident response contact limits transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The security score is high but could be improved by publishing explicit security documentation and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance user education on security best practices and privacy controls within the platform.

Contact details published on the site

Legal name
AutoScout24 GmbH
VAT number
IT03384980284
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AutoScout24 GmbH
Description
AutoScout24 is the largest online car classifieds platform in Europe, offering used and new cars, motorcycles, and campers for sale.
Key services
Vehicle listings (used and new cars, motorcycles, campers), Dealer search, Car valuation, Advanced vehicle search
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, JavaScript, CSS, Service Workers, Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads, Facebook Pixel, DoubleClick, Okta (Identity Management), reCaptcha Enterprise
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCaptcha Enterprise for bot protection
  • Consent management for GDPR compliance
  • Secure login with social providers and multi-factor authentication
  • Service worker with scope limitation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager), Facebook Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
DoubleClick, Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Consent Management Platform, Okta Identity Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms are implemented.
  3. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found on the site.
  4. Strong use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  5. Good integration of social login and multi-factor authentication.
  6. Use of multiple reputable ad networks and tracking pixels with consent.
  7. Clear navigation and professional design tailored for automotive marketplace.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  9. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and transparency.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including React and service workers, ensuring fast and responsive user experiences across devices. Integration with Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and multiple ad networks supports marketing and analytics efforts. The site demonstrates good SEO practices with proper meta tags and structured data. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced. Hosting details are not explicitly disclosed, but performance is fast with optimized assets. Technical risks are minimal, though continuous monitoring of third-party dependencies is recommended to avoid supply chain vulnerabilities.
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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