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Security report for gerobug.de

GEROBUG - Schädlingsabwehr Shop · E-commerce · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Email security and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

GEROBUG is an established German e-commerce retailer specializing in pest control and insect repellent products targeted at private consumers. The website emphasizes affordability, effectiveness, and fast delivery, supported by over 800,000 satisfied customers. The business operates primarily online using the Shopify platform, integrating multiple third-party services for customer reviews, marketing automation, and analytics. The site is well-structured with comprehensive GDPR and cookie compliance mechanisms, reflecting a mature approach to privacy and user consent. However, explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available, indicating room for improvement in transparency and security communication.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

3 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.

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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
    • 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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  • 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
45
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

GEROBUG positions itself as a trusted online retailer in the pest control market in Germany, leveraging customer testimonials and verified product effectiveness as key trust signals. The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce with a focus on discreet shipping and fast fulfillment. Marketing efforts are supported by tools like Klaviyo and Judge.me, enhancing customer engagement and retention. The company maintains a consistent brand presence and targets private individuals seeking pest control solutions. No parent or subsidiary relationships are evident, suggesting an independent operation. The use of Shopify and associated apps indicates a scalable and modern e-commerce infrastructure.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and employs cookie consent management compliant with GDPR. Security headers are likely present as part of Shopify's hosting environment. The site uses reputable third-party services for analytics and marketing, minimizing exposure to vulnerable libraries. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency. No direct contact channels for security incidents are provided. Overall, the security posture is solid for an e-commerce site but could be enhanced by publishing explicit security and incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet higher standards for inclusive user experience.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and integrations to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GEROBUG - Schädlingsabwehr Shop
Description
Günstig, effektiv und schnell geliefert - Wir haben die passenden Insektenabwehr und Schädlingsbekämpfungsmittel für deine individuelle Befalls-Situation. Versprochen.
Key services
Sale of insect repellents, Sale of pest control products, Fast delivery, Anonymous shipping
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, JavaScript, Google Analytics, Judge.me Reviews, Klaviyo, Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent, Loox Reviews, TriplePixel, StarApps Variant Image
Frameworks
Shopify Liquid, Pandectes GDPR Compliance
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused third-party apps

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Klaviyo, Judge.me
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Pixel
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Klaviyo, Judge.me, TriplePixel, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Klaviyo, Judge.me, Loox
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce store focused on pest control products.
  2. Strong GDPR and cookie compliance with active consent management.
  3. Multiple third-party integrations for reviews, marketing, and analytics.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main page.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. Good use of structured data and SEO metadata.
  7. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  8. No adult or questionable content present.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Shopify platform using Liquid templating and modern JavaScript modules. It integrates multiple third-party services including Judge.me for reviews, Klaviyo for marketing automation, Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity for analytics, and Complianz for GDPR cookie compliance. The site uses CDN hosting via Shopify, ensuring fast load times and good performance. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags, Open Graph data, and JSON-LD structured data. Mobile optimization is good, though accessibility features are basic. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional 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.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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