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Security report for falzongroup.com

Falzon Group of Companies · Energy · Malta

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

31/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Falzon Group of Companies is a Malta-based bespoke fuel energy provider specializing in supplying fuel and environmental solutions to local and international industries, including marine fuels and lubricants. The company positions itself as a leading supplier in the Mediterranean region, offering a comprehensive range of services such as fuel for industry, bunker supplies, household heating fuels, environmental services, and lubricants. Their business model focuses on a supply chain and logistics operation that delivers fuel where and when customers need it. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Salient theme and several plugins including WPBakery Page Builder and Contact Form 7. The site demonstrates moderate performance with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO practices are adequately implemented with proper meta tags and structured navigation. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with excellent SSL configuration but lacks security headers and explicit security or incident response policies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Contact information is clearly provided, enhancing business credibility. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy with a solid business presence but would benefit from improved privacy compliance and enhanced security practices to reduce risk and increase user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 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

11 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

      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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
  4. 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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  • 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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
10
Average
31

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 · found on this site
  • 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 falzongroup.com, 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

Falzon Group operates in the energy and transport sectors, focusing on fuel supply and environmental services. Their competitive advantage lies in their established supply chain and logistics capabilities serving a diverse customer base including industrial clients and the maritime sector. The business model is service-oriented, delivering fuel on demand with a focus on reliability and environmental responsibility. The company targets local and international industries, shipping companies, and households. Growth indicators include a comprehensive service portfolio and a strong regional presence. The partnership ecosystem is not explicitly detailed but the website links to various service pages indicating a broad operational scope. Strategic observations suggest the company is well-positioned in the Mediterranean fuel supply market with opportunities to enhance digital trust and compliance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and no visible exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. There are no published security policies or incident response contacts, indicating gaps in formal security governance. Compliance with GDPR is not clearly addressed due to missing privacy and cookie policies. The site uses standard WordPress plugins, which if kept updated, reduce vulnerability risks. Overall, the security culture appears basic with room for improvement in policy transparency and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with user consent mechanisms to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Create and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security assessments to maintain a strong security posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Falzon Group of Companies
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Falzon Group of Companies
Description
A bespoke fuel energy provider supplying fuel and environmental solutions to local and international industries, including marine fuels, lubricants, and environmental services.
Key services
Fuel for Industry, Bunker Supplies, Fuel for You (household heating fuels), Environmental Services, Lubricants & Additives
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WPBakery Page Builder, jQuery, Salient Theme, Contact Form 7, WP Job Openings plugin, Social Icons Widget by WPZoom
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. Clear business focus on fuel supply and environmental services.
  3. Contact information is prominently displayed and consistent.
  4. No privacy or cookie policies found, indicating compliance gaps.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. No advertising or tracking scripts detected beyond essential plugins.
  7. Website uses modern WordPress technologies and plugins.
  8. No WAF or blocking detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Salient theme and WPBakery Page Builder, indicating a mature and flexible infrastructure. The use of standard plugins like Contact Form 7 and WP Job Openings suggests a focus on functionality and user engagement. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness but could benefit from optimization. The absence of advanced analytics or tracking tools indicates minimal user tracking. Technical debt appears low, but the lack of security headers and privacy compliance points to areas needing modernization. Hosting details are not explicit but the SSL configuration is excellent, suggesting a reputable hosting environment.
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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