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Security report for cofidis.cz

COFIDIS a.s. · Finance · Czech Republic

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

Cofidis a.s. operates as a consumer finance provider in the Czech Republic, offering a range of loan products including classic loans, flexible loans, loan consolidation, and insurance. The company is part of the larger Cofidis group headquartered in France, leveraging over 40 years of international experience. The website is professionally designed, mobile responsive, and provides clear navigation and product information tailored to Czech consumers seeking fair financing solutions. The company maintains a strong market position with verified customer reviews and industry awards, enhancing trust and credibility. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Underscore.js, integrates advanced analytics and marketing tools including Piano Analytics and Google Marketing Platform, and uses a custom framework (Devb). The site is optimized for both desktop and mobile platforms with good accessibility and SEO practices. Security is enforced via HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security headers are not detected in the provided data. From a security and compliance perspective, the site demonstrates good privacy practices with a comprehensive GDPR-compliant privacy policy and cookie consent banner. However, the absence of WHOIS data raises concerns about domain registration transparency. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. The site lacks explicit security policies or incident response contacts, which could be improved. Overall, Cofidis.cz presents a trustworthy and professional online presence for consumer finance services in the Czech market. Strategic improvements in domain registration transparency and enhanced security headers would further strengthen its security posture and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 100 · Low
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

2 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 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.

    • 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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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
77
Security headers
90
Email security
70
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
85

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

Cofidis.cz targets Czech consumers needing consumer loans and financing solutions. The business model focuses on providing accessible, fair, and flexible loan products with quick disbursement and free loan management. The company benefits from the backing of the international Cofidis group, enhancing its competitive advantage through experience and brand recognition. Revenue streams likely include interest from loans, insurance products, and installment purchase financing. The website's partnership ecosystem includes multiple country-specific Cofidis sites, indicating a broad European footprint. Growth indicators include recent awards and active marketing campaigns. The company emphasizes customer service with verified reviews and financial advisor support, positioning itself as a reliable lender in the Czech market.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements, indicating a mature privacy and security approach. Use of reputable analytics and marketing platforms suggests controlled data collection practices. However, the lack of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No direct contact information for security incidents or a published security policy was found, which could hinder incident response readiness. The absence of WHOIS data reduces domain registration transparency, a potential risk factor. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by implementing additional HTTP security headers and publishing explicit security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce HTTP security headers including Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide dedicated contact channels for security incidents and vulnerability disclosures to improve incident response and transparency.
  3. Establish and publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and analytics tools to minimize risks from vulnerable libraries.
  5. Verify and update domain WHOIS information to improve trust and legitimacy perception.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
COFIDIS a.s.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
COFIDIS a.s.
Description
Cofidis je francouzská společnost působící na českém trhu, nabízející férové financování.
Key services
Klasická půjčka (Classic loan), Flexibilní půjčka (Flexible loan), Konsolidace (Loan consolidation), Pojištění půjčky (Loan insurance), Nákup na splátky (Installment purchase)
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.0, Underscore.js 1.13.7, Devbwebxforms, SITW-tools, Genesys chat integration, Piano Analytics, Google Marketing Platform, Meta (Facebook/Instagram) tracking, Bing tracking, YouTube embed
Frameworks
Devb (custom framework), Web Analytics tools
Platforms
Web desktop, Mobile responsive
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure external scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piano Analytics, Google Marketing Platform
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Meta (Facebook Ads), Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Piano Analytics, Google Marketing Platform, Meta Pixel, Bing tracking
Marketing tools
TagCommander
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 Czech language.
  2. Strong branding consistent with Cofidis group.
  3. Multiple consumer finance products offered with clear descriptions.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are present and comprehensive.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact form likely on contact page.
  6. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube.
  7. No explicit security headers detected in provided data; HTTPS is used.
  8. WHOIS data unavailable, indicating possible privacy protection or domain registration issue.
  9. No signs of adult or unsafe content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a custom framework (Devb) combined with popular JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Underscore.js, supporting dynamic content and interactive forms. It integrates advanced analytics and marketing tools including Piano Analytics, Google Marketing Platform, and Meta tracking pixels, enabling detailed user behavior analysis and targeted advertising. The site is mobile responsive with separate CSS for desktop and mobile views, ensuring good user experience across devices. Performance appears moderate with CDN usage for static assets. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary content management solution. Technical debt is minimal based on current observations, but reliance on multiple third-party scripts requires ongoing security vigilance.
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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