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Security report for fieldsportsmalta.com

Fieldsports Malta · Retail · Malta

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Fieldsports Malta is a specialized retailer focused on shooting sports, firearms, ammunition, optics, and outdoor life products, serving primarily the Maltese market. The company operates an e-commerce platform built on WordPress and WooCommerce, complemented by a physical store location. The website offers a broad product catalog including new and second-hand firearms, accessories, and related outdoor equipment. The business targets shooting enthusiasts, hunters, and tactical firearm users, positioning itself as a local expert and supplier in this niche market. Technically, the website leverages a modern WordPress ecosystem with popular plugins such as Elementor for page building, WooCommerce for e-commerce functionality, and integrations with Mailchimp and Google reCAPTCHA for marketing and security. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO and accessibility practices, although some improvements could be made in accessibility and security headers. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, uses Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate spam, and implements a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security policies and incident response information suggests room for maturity in security governance. Overall, Fieldsports Malta presents a professional and trustworthy online presence with a solid technical foundation and compliance posture. Strategic enhancements in security policy transparency and accessibility would further strengthen its risk profile and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
63/ 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

5 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. 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"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

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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
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
63
Average
55

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

Fieldsports Malta operates in the retail sector, specializing in shooting sports and outdoor equipment. Its market positioning is that of a local niche retailer with a comprehensive product range, including firearms, ammunition, optics, and accessories. The business model combines e-commerce with physical retail, focusing on direct customer engagement, as evidenced by the 'contact for price' approach on many products. The company maintains active social media channels on Facebook and Instagram, enhancing customer reach and engagement. The presence of a blog and detailed product categories indicates an effort to educate and inform customers, supporting brand loyalty and market differentiation. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, suggesting an independent operation. The company is likely small in size, serving a specialized market in Malta.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and integration of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from spam and abuse. Cookie consent is managed via CookieYes, providing users control over their privacy preferences, aligning with GDPR requirements. Security headers such as X-Content-Type-Options and X-Frame-Options are present, enhancing protection against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive information or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the site lacks explicit security policies, incident response procedures, and a vulnerability disclosure mechanism, which are important for comprehensive security governance. The absence of a security.txt file and dedicated security contact channels limits transparency and responsiveness to security incidents. Overall, the site is secure for typical e-commerce operations but could improve in formal security documentation and incident readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a Content-Security-Policy (CSP) header to mitigate cross-site scripting and related attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to comply with WCAG standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and libraries to minimize security risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fieldsports Malta
Description
Retailer specializing in shooting sports, firearms, ammunition, optics, accessories, clothing, and outdoor life products in Malta.
Key services
Sales of firearms and ammunition, Sales of shooting accessories and optics, 2nd hand firearms sales, Customer service and support, Product catalog and blog content
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WooCommerce, Elementor, jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA, Mailchimp, CookieYes, Slider Revolution, Perfect WooCommerce Brands, YITH WooCommerce Ajax Navigation
Frameworks
WooCommerce, Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA integration on forms
  • Cookie consent with customization
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (implied by WordPress ecosystem)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Mailchimp
Marketing tools
Mailchimp
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress WooCommerce e-commerce site specializing in shooting sports and outdoor products.
  2. Clear contact information and social media presence enhance trust.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  4. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges; site fully accessible.
  5. Security posture is good but can be improved with explicit security policies and headers.
  6. Product pricing mostly requires contacting for price, indicating a sales model focused on direct customer interaction.
  7. Site uses multiple modern plugins and technologies for enhanced user experience.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.1 with WooCommerce 9.9.4, using Elementor for page design and various plugins for enhanced e-commerce functionality and user experience. It employs modern JavaScript libraries and CSS frameworks, including jQuery, Bootstrap, and Owl Carousel. The site uses Google Fonts and integrates Google Analytics for traffic analysis. Cookie consent is managed by CookieYes, and Mailchimp is used for marketing automation. The site loads asynchronously and defers non-critical scripts to optimize performance. The presence of multiple CSS and JS files indicates a feature-rich site, though performance is moderate, likely due to the volume of resources. Mobile optimization is good, with responsive design elements and mobile-specific menus. The technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced accessibility compliance.
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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