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Security report for averdo.com

Averdo · Retail · Germany

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Averdo is a German-language e-commerce retailer specializing in books, audiobooks, multimedia, calendars, and toys. The website is professionally designed and hosted on the Shopify platform, offering a broad product catalog and multiple payment options. The business targets German-speaking consumers interested in educational and entertainment products. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies, including Shopify's Liquid framework, Google Tag Manager, and various payment integrations, ensuring good performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and secure payment methods, though explicit security headers and cookie consent mechanisms could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data raises concerns about domain legitimacy, but the operational website and Shopify hosting provide some trust. Overall, the site is functional and trustworthy for e-commerce purposes but would benefit from enhanced transparency and security disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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

3 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.

    • 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. 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
52
Security headers
75
Email security
95
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
79

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 averdo.com, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

Averdo operates as a niche online retailer in the German market, focusing on books and multimedia products. Its business model leverages Shopify's e-commerce infrastructure, enabling efficient product management and customer engagement through newsletters. The company appears to have a small to medium size footprint with no visible parent or subsidiary companies. The integration of affiliate marketing via Awin and multiple payment options suggests a mature approach to customer acquisition and conversion. However, the lack of explicit company contact details and absence of WHOIS data may limit trust for some customers. The website's content and navigation are clear, supporting a positive user experience and repeat business potential.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS enforced and secure payment integrations such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, and PayPal. There is evidence of CAPTCHA usage on forms to prevent automated abuse. However, the site lacks explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which are recommended best practices. No security policy or incident response information is published, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present. The absence of a cookie consent banner may also be a compliance gap under EU regulations. Overall, the security posture is adequate for an e-commerce site but could be strengthened with additional headers, transparency, and compliance features.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a visible cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive requirements, improving privacy compliance and user trust.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to communicate security practices and contact channels clearly to users.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing verified company contact emails and phone numbers to improve business credibility and customer confidence.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Averdo
Description
Averdo is an e-commerce retailer specializing in books, audiobooks, multimedia, calendars, toys, and related products. The site targets German-speaking customers and offers a wide range of categories including educational materials, games, and seasonal items.
Key services
Online sales of books and multimedia, Newsletter subscription for promotions, Customer account management, Multiple payment options
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, JavaScript, CSS variables, Google Tag Manager, Shopify Payments, Shopify Pay, Awin affiliate integration, Flickity carousel
Frameworks
Shopify Liquid, Shopify storefront API
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure payment integrations
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of CAPTCHA for forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Shopify Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Awin
Tracking pixels
Google Ads, Shopify Pixel
Marketing tools
Shopify Marketing Pixels
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Shopify-based e-commerce store targeting German customers
  2. No WHOIS data available, raising questions about domain registration status
  3. Comprehensive privacy and terms policies present
  4. No explicit cookie consent banner detected
  5. Multiple payment methods supported including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, PayPal, and credit cards
  6. Use of modern web technologies and good mobile optimization
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found
  8. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found, only contact form
  9. No social media links explicitly found in footer or header
  10. No security incident response or DPO contact information found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Shopify platform using Liquid templates, JavaScript, and CSS variables for styling. It integrates Google Tag Manager and multiple analytics and marketing pixels for data collection and advertising. The site uses Flickity for product carousels and Cloudfront for affiliate script delivery. Performance is optimized with preloading and preconnecting to key domains. Mobile optimization and accessibility features are well implemented, including ARIA roles and responsive design. The hosting is via Shopify's CDN, ensuring fast and reliable delivery. Technical debt appears low, but the site could benefit from explicit security headers and a cookie consent mechanism to meet modern compliance 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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