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Security report for inwx.de

INWX · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

INWX GmbH operates as a specialized domain registrar offering a broad portfolio of domain registration and management services, including SSL certificates, hosting, and API access. Established in 2004, the company serves over 100,000 customers globally and holds multiple direct accreditations, positioning itself as a reputable player in the domain registration market. The website is professionally designed, multilingual, and provides extensive domain options with real-time registration capabilities. Technically, the site employs a mature tech stack with jQuery, Slick Carousel, and Matomo analytics, complemented by a live chat system for customer support. Security features such as two-factor authentication, Whois privacy, DNSSEC, and Anycast DNS are prominently offered, reflecting a strong security posture. However, the absence of an explicit cookie consent mechanism and some missing security headers indicate areas for compliance and security enhancement. Overall, the domain registration details align well with the business claims, supporting high legitimacy and trustworthiness.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 100 · High
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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

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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
75
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
28
Average
61

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
810
Employees
0
Customers
810
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
8%

5 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

INWX's market positioning is strengthened by its direct accreditations with major registries and a large international customer base. The business model focuses on domain registration and management, supplemented by value-added services like SSL and hosting. Revenue streams likely derive from domain registrations, renewals, and additional services such as Whois privacy and API usage. The target audience includes individuals and businesses seeking reliable domain services with advanced control features. The company maintains a partnership ecosystem including payment processors like PayPal and registry operators. Strategic observations highlight INWX's emphasis on automation, API accessibility, and customer support, which are competitive advantages in the registrar market.

Security posture

INWX demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, support for DNSSEC and DANE, two-factor authentication for user accounts, and Whois privacy protection. The use of Anycast DNS across 56 global locations enhances resilience and availability. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the website content. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a minor gap. The absence of a published vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file suggests room for improvement in transparency and incident response readiness. GDPR compliance is supported by a comprehensive privacy policy, though cookie consent mechanisms are missing, which may pose compliance risks.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to comply fully with GDPR requirements.
  2. Add explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance browser security.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to improve transparency and facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance contact information for security incidents, including dedicated security or abuse email addresses prominently displayed.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
INWX
Description
INWX is a domain registrar specializing in domain registration, provider changes, and real-time updates. They serve over 100,000 customers worldwide and offer full domain control via their Domain Robot.
Key services
Domain registration, Domain management, SSL certificates, Hosting, API for domain management, Whois privacy, Local contact service (Trustee), Dynamic DNS
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 2.1.4, Slick Carousel, Font Awesome, Remodal, Tooltipster, Matomo Tag Manager, Zammad Chat
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Two-factor authentication for accounts
  • Whois privacy offered
  • DNSSEC and DANE support
  • Use of Anycast DNS with 56 global locations

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo Tag Manager
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics, Zammad Live Chat
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is primarily in German with multilingual support links.
  3. Strong focus on domain registration services with extensive TLD offerings.
  4. Security features like 2FA, DNSSEC, and Whois privacy are promoted.
  5. No explicit cookie consent banner found, which may be a GDPR compliance gap.
  6. Multiple direct accreditations and trust seals are displayed.
  7. Use of Matomo analytics indicates privacy-conscious tracking compared to Google Analytics.
  8. Live chat integration via Zammad enhances customer support.
  9. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities detected in the HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a stable and widely supported technology stack including jQuery 2.1.4, Slick Carousel for UI components, Font Awesome for icons, and Matomo for privacy-focused analytics. The integration of Zammad Live Chat indicates a commitment to customer support. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design elements and basic accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with some opportunities for optimization in loading times and script management. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The site includes comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data for SEO and social sharing. Technical risks are minimal, but modernization of JavaScript libraries and enhanced security headers would reduce technical debt and improve resilience.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 73/100Medium28 findingsView report
  2. 75/100Medium12 findings · partial scanView report
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