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Åhléns · Retail · Sweden

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

45/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Åhléns is a well-established Swedish retail company offering a wide range of products including fashion, beauty, home decoration, and gifts through both online and physical stores. The website demonstrates a strong market position with a comprehensive membership program, extensive product catalog, and clear navigation tailored for the Swedish consumer market. Technically, the site is built on modern frameworks such as Next.js and React, leveraging various third-party services for analytics, marketing automation, and consent management, ensuring a robust and scalable digital infrastructure. Security measures are well implemented with HTTPS, security headers, and GDPR-compliant consent mechanisms, reflecting a mature security posture. Overall, the website is professional, user-friendly, and trustworthy, supporting Åhléns' brand reputation and business objectives.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
0/ 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

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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. 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"

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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
15
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
0
Average
45

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

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Total records
18
Employees
0
Customers
18
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
6%

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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

Åhléns operates in the retail sector with a focus on consumer goods in Sweden. Its business model combines e-commerce with physical retail stores, supported by a loyalty program that drives customer retention and personalized marketing. The company leverages partnerships with payment processors like Resurs Bank and integrates marketing tools such as Exponea and Abtasty to enhance customer engagement. The website's content and structure indicate a strong emphasis on seasonal promotions, diverse product categories, and customer service, positioning Åhléns as a competitive player in the Swedish retail market. The presence of social media links and a dedicated support portal further strengthens its customer relationship management.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The use of consent management platforms ensures compliance with GDPR requirements. No vulnerable or outdated libraries were detected in the analysis. However, explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. The integration of secure payment methods and careful handling of user data reflects a commitment to protecting customer information and maintaining trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan to increase transparency.
  2. Implement a public vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance contact information with explicit security and privacy contacts.
  5. Continue to monitor and optimize performance and accessibility to maintain high user experience standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Åhléns
Description
Hos Åhléns hittar du det senaste inom mode, skönhet, inredning från mängder av populära varumärken. Fri frakt och retur till ditt varuhus. Betala enkelt med Swish.
Key services
Online shopping, Physical department stores, Personal shopping, Membership club with discounts and bonuses
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Consent Manager, Flowbox (Instagram feed), Exponea (marketing automation), Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Pay, Abtasty (A/B testing)
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for GDPR
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure cookies and iframes for consent
  • No known vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Abtasty
Tracking pixels
Consent Manager
Marketing tools
Exponea, Flowbox
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce platform for Åhléns, a Swedish retail company.
  2. Content is rich with product listings, categories, and promotional banners.
  3. Strong focus on user experience, accessibility, and mobile optimization.
  4. Comprehensive navigation and clear business information.
  5. Use of multiple third-party services for analytics, marketing, and consent management.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Next.js and React, indicating a modern and performant frontend framework. It utilizes Amplience's BigContent CMS for content management, ensuring flexible and scalable content delivery. The site integrates multiple third-party services including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Consent Manager for GDPR compliance, Flowbox for Instagram feeds, Exponea for marketing automation, and Abtasty for A/B testing. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and includes accessibility features such as skip links and ARIA labels. Performance is enhanced through CDN usage and preloading of critical assets. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a robust, scalable, and user-friendly e-commerce experience.
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.

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