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Security report for hqonline.com

Shenzhen Huaqiu Electronics Co., Ltd. · Technology · China

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

HQ Online is a leading distributor of electronic components headquartered in Shenzhen, China, operating as a subsidiary of Shenzhen Huaqiu Electronics Co., Ltd. The company offers a vast inventory of over 600,000 components from more than 3000 international and Asian brands, targeting electronics manufacturers and procurement professionals. Their business model focuses on B2B distribution complemented by related services such as PCB manufacturing and assembly through their subsidiary NextPCB. The website demonstrates a professional digital presence with good content quality and clear navigation, supporting their market position as a major player in the electronics distribution sector. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks such as Nuxt.js and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Tag Manager, Yandex Metrika, and Facebook SDK. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, with good SEO and basic accessibility features. Security is robust with HTTPS enforced and appropriate security headers in place, though there is room for improvement in publishing explicit security policies and incident response information. From a security perspective, the site shows no signs of vulnerabilities or malicious activity. Privacy and cookie policies are present and indicate GDPR compliance, though the consent mechanism could be enhanced for transparency. Contact information is clearly provided, enhancing business credibility. WHOIS data aligns well with the business claims, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness. Overall, HQ Online presents a secure, professional, and credible online presence suitable for its business domain. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security policy transparency, improving accessibility, and formalizing vulnerability disclosure processes to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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. 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
100
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
72

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

HQ Online holds a strong market position as China's largest electronic components distributor, leveraging a large inventory and competitive pricing to serve a global B2B customer base. Their integration with subsidiaries like NextPCB and HQDFM expands their service offerings into PCB manufacturing and design for manufacturing, creating a comprehensive electronics supply chain ecosystem. The company targets electronics engineers, manufacturers, and procurement teams, focusing on quality, authenticity, and competitive pricing. Their partnership ecosystem includes numerous featured manufacturers, enhancing product diversity and reliability. Growth indicators include a broad product catalog, active marketing, and a professional digital footprint. The business model is primarily distribution with value-added services, positioning HQ Online as a one-stop solution in the electronics manufacturing supply chain.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing common web vulnerabilities. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response page limits transparency and preparedness communication. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are present, supporting GDPR compliance, but could be enhanced with clearer user controls and data retention disclosures. The use of third-party analytics and marketing scripts introduces moderate tracking, which is common but requires ongoing monitoring for privacy compliance. Overall, the security maturity is good, with recommendations to formalize security governance documentation and incident response channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  2. Implement a formal vulnerability disclosure program and security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance cookie consent mechanisms to provide granular user control and improve GDPR compliance.
  4. Improve website accessibility features to meet higher standards and broaden user inclusivity.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential security risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Shenzhen Huaqiu Electronics Co., Ltd.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Shenzhen Huaqiu Electronics Co., Ltd.
Description
HQ Online is a leading distributor of Electronic Components based in Shenzhen, China. They stock over 600,000 components from over 3000 international and Asian brands at competitive prices.
Key services
Electronic components distribution, PCB manufacturing (via NextPCB), PCB assembly, BOM tool, Request quote services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js (Nuxt.js framework), Google Tag Manager, Facebook SDK, Yandex Metrika, Google Identity Services
Frameworks
Nuxt.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JavaScript libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Yandex Metrika, Facebook Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Yandex Metrika, Facebook Pixel (via Facebook SDK)
Marketing tools
Google Identity Services
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 electronics components distributor based in Shenzhen, China.
  2. Strong integration with analytics and marketing tools.
  3. Clear contact information and business details provided.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  5. Good security posture with HTTPS and security headers.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and accessible.
  7. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using the Nuxt.js framework, leveraging Vue.js for a modern, reactive user experience. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Yandex Metrika, and Facebook SDK, indicating a mature digital marketing strategy. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices including meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times and accessibility. Hosting details are not explicit but the presence of security headers and HTTPS indicates a secure hosting environment. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, though continuous monitoring and updates are recommended to avoid technical debt and security risks.
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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