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Security report for hubo.be

Hubo · Retail · Belgium

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Hubo is a leading Belgian retailer specializing in DIY and home improvement products, operating over 150 physical stores alongside a comprehensive e-commerce platform. The website is well-structured, targeting DIY consumers in Belgium with a clear business model focused on retail and online sales. Technically, the site leverages Adobe Experience Manager CMS, integrates modern marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager and Bazaarvoice, and implements a robust cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and consent-based tracking, though explicit security headers could be further verified and enhanced. The WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is common for commercial entities, and no suspicious indicators were found in the website content. Overall, the site demonstrates good digital maturity, professional design, and compliance with privacy standards.

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

4 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 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';…

  2. 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.

  3. 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 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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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
75
Security headers
35
Email security
90
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
76

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

Hubo holds a strong market position as a specialist DIY retailer in Belgium, supported by a large network of physical stores and an active online presence. The business model combines traditional retail with e-commerce, offering promotions, loyalty programs, and a broad product assortment. The company maintains active social media channels to engage customers and enhance brand visibility. While WHOIS data is restricted, the website content and structured data confirm the brand's legitimacy and market presence. The integration of advanced search (Algolia) and customer review platforms (Bazaarvoice) indicates a focus on customer experience and conversion optimization.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent mechanisms that deny ad and analytics storage by default until user consent is given, reflecting good privacy practices. Multiple third-party scripts are used, which necessitates ongoing security audits to mitigate risks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities were detected in the analyzed content. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and others should be confirmed and optimized. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which is a common gap but could be improved for transparency. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced header implementation and published security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, Referrer-Policy, and Permissions-Policy.
  2. Publish clear privacy policy, terms of service, and incident response procedures accessible from the website.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards for users with disabilities.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to prevent vulnerabilities.
  5. Provide clear and verified contact information including company emails and phone numbers to improve business credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hubo
Description
Hubo is de specialist in doe-het-zelf artikelen met meer dan 150 winkels in België. Bekijk onze promoties en bestel ook online!
Key services
Retail of DIY products, Online ordering, Promotions and loyalty programs
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Bazaarvoice, Varify, Algolia Search, AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)
Frameworks
Adobe Experience Manager
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • Use of Google Tag Manager with consent defaults denying ad and analytics storage
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Bazaarvoice, Varify
Marketing tools
Bazaarvoice, Varify
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content
  2. No WAF or security blocking detected
  3. WHOIS data is restricted, limiting domain ownership transparency
  4. Strong cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms present
  5. Multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools integrated
  6. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in provided content
  7. Website uses modern CMS and technologies
  8. Good SEO and structured data usage
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Adobe Experience Manager, a robust enterprise CMS, and integrates multiple modern technologies such as Algolia for search, Bazaarvoice for reviews, and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and uses structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO enhancement. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in load speed by optimizing third-party scripts. The technical infrastructure supports a professional retail e-commerce experience but should continue evolving to maintain security and performance standards.
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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