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Security report for fachzeitschriften.shop

Fachzeitschriften Shop · Media · Germany

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

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Fachzeitschriften.shop is a specialized B2B e-commerce platform focused on providing tailored trade publications for top decision makers in the German and international industrial sectors. The website leverages the Shopify platform with modern themes and third-party apps to deliver a professional and user-friendly experience. The business model centers on selling subscriptions and individual issues of expert magazines, positioning itself as a niche media provider within the industry segment. The site is well-branded, consistent, and targets a professional audience with relevant content and clear navigation. Technically, the website is built on Shopify using the Dawn theme and integrates several JavaScript libraries and apps such as Globo Form Builder for contact forms and GDPR cookie compliance scripts. Hosting and domain registration are managed through reputable providers, with HTTPS enforced and standard security headers likely in place. Performance and mobile optimization are good, though DNSSEC is not enabled, representing a minor security improvement opportunity. From a security perspective, the site benefits from Shopify's inherent platform security, including HTTPS and clientTransferProhibited domain status. However, it lacks explicit incident response policies, vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, and DNSSEC. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is well addressed with visible privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms, aligning with GDPR requirements. Overall, fachzeitschriften.shop presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with solid technical and privacy foundations. Strategic improvements include enabling DNSSEC, publishing a security.txt file, and providing explicit incident response contacts to enhance security posture and trust further.

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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. 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

  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
    • 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Exposed services
  • 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
57
Security headers
75
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
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 fachzeitschriften.shop, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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 website operates in the media sector, specifically targeting industrial professionals seeking expert trade publications. Its competitive advantage lies in offering specialized content directly from publishers, catering to a niche market of top-level decision makers. The business model is subscription and direct sales via an e-commerce platform, leveraging Shopify's ecosystem. The site shows signs of steady operation since 2016, indicating market stability. Partnerships and integrations with Shopify apps enhance functionality but no explicit partner domains were identified. The company maintains a focused product offering with clear market segmentation and professional branding, supporting growth potential within its niche.

Security posture

Fachzeitschriften.shop demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level, primarily due to its use of Shopify's secure infrastructure and HTTPS enforcement. The domain registration is transparent and consistent with the business location, enhancing trust. However, the absence of DNSSEC and a security.txt file indicates room for improvement in DNS security and vulnerability disclosure. No incident response or security policy pages were found, which could impact readiness for security events. The site uses secure forms with validation and avoids exposing sensitive data. Overall, the security posture is adequate for its business type but would benefit from enhanced transparency and DNS security measures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to provide a clear vulnerability disclosure channel.
  3. Add explicit incident response and security contact information on the website.
  4. Review and ensure all HTTP security headers are properly configured and enforced.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and apps for security vulnerabilities and update accordingly.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fachzeitschriften Shop
Description
Im fachzeitschriften.shop finden Sie maßgeschneiderte Fachpublikationen für die Top-Entscheider der deutschen und internationalen Industrie.
Key services
Sale of specialized trade magazines, Subscription management
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, JavaScript, Globo Form Builder, Powerful Form Builder app, Shopify Payments, Google Analytics, Shopify Web Pixels Manager
Frameworks
Shopify Dawn theme
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • No DNSSEC (not enabled)
  • Use of Shopify platform security features
  • Secure forms with validation

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Shopify Pixel
Marketing tools
Shopify Web Pixels Manager, Powerful Form Builder
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional B2B e-commerce platform selling specialized trade magazines.
  2. Uses Shopify platform with multiple third-party apps for forms and legal compliance.
  3. Good presence of privacy, cookie, and terms policies indicating GDPR awareness.
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact primarily via form.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page found.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  9. Website is well-structured, mobile optimized, and uses modern web technologies.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Shopify platform using the Dawn theme, which is modern and well-maintained. It integrates multiple JavaScript libraries and third-party apps for enhanced functionality, including GDPR cookie compliance and advanced form handling. Hosting is managed via Shopify's CDN and InterNetX GmbH as the domain registrar. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. The technical stack is robust for an e-commerce media site, though some minor improvements in DNS security and accessibility could be made to reduce technical debt and improve resilience.
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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