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Security report for hostinger.co.uk

Hostinger · Technology · United Kingdom

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in Security headers.

Security score

86/100

Risk levelLow

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

Hostinger is a prominent web hosting provider offering a range of hosting solutions including shared, cloud, and VPS hosting, along with domain registration and website building tools. The company targets individuals and businesses in the UK and globally, positioning itself as an affordable and reliable hosting platform. The website reflects a mature digital presence with modern technologies such as Vue.js and Nuxt.js, supported by Cloudflare CDN and Google Tag Manager for performance and analytics. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and multiple security headers, although explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed. The absence of WHOIS data reduces domain registration transparency but does not detract from the professional and trustworthy appearance of the site. Overall, Hostinger demonstrates a solid business and technical foundation with room for improvement in transparency and security communication.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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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
100
Security headers
60
Email security
82
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
86

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 hostinger.co.uk, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
24,911
Employees
0
Customers
24,911
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
15%

125 subdomains affected

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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

Hostinger operates in the technology sector focusing on web hosting services with a subscription-based business model. It enjoys a strong market position as a cost-effective hosting provider with a large customer base. The company leverages partnerships and maintains a consistent brand image across its digital assets. Revenue streams primarily come from hosting subscriptions and domain registrations. The target customers include small to medium businesses, developers, and individuals seeking web presence solutions. Growth indicators include a comprehensive service portfolio and global reach. Strategic observations suggest Hostinger could enhance trust by improving domain registration transparency and publishing detailed security and incident response policies.

Security posture

The website employs robust security measures including HTTPS, strict security headers, and secure form implementations. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. However, the lack of a dedicated security policy page and incident response contact information limits transparency and preparedness perception. Compliance with GDPR is indicated through comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. The security maturity is good but could be elevated by formalizing vulnerability disclosure and incident response processes. Overall, the security posture supports business continuity and customer trust but should address communication gaps.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information including abuse and security emails.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  4. Enhance WHOIS transparency or provide domain registration details to improve trust.
  5. Maintain and regularly update privacy and cookie policies to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hostinger
Description
Hostinger is a web hosting platform offering affordable and scalable hosting solutions including shared hosting, cloud hosting, VPS, and domain registration services.
Key services
Shared Hosting, Cloud Hosting, VPS Hosting, Domain Registration, Website Builder
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Cloudflare, Google Tag Manager, Font Awesome, Google Fonts
Frameworks
Vue.js, Nuxt.js
Platforms
Cloudflare CDN
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper input fields

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. No WAF or security challenge detected.
  3. WHOIS data is missing or inaccessible, limiting domain trust verification.
  4. Strong privacy and cookie policies present with consent mechanisms.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response page found.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and security best practices observed.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. Contact information is available but no physical address found in provided content.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
Technical notes

Notes

Hostinger's website is built on modern JavaScript frameworks Vue.js and Nuxt.js, ensuring a responsive and performant user experience. The use of Cloudflare CDN and Google Tag Manager indicates a mature infrastructure for content delivery and analytics. The site is mobile-optimized with good accessibility and SEO practices. No technical debt or legacy technologies were detected. Performance is fast with well-structured HTML and CSS. Opportunities exist to further improve technical transparency by publishing security-related metadata and enhancing incident response mechanisms.
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.

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