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Security report for ip2location.com

IP2Location · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

IP2Location is a well-established technology company specializing in IP geolocation and proxy detection services. Founded in 2002, it offers comprehensive databases, APIs, and web services that enable businesses to identify the geographic location and network details of IP addresses. The company targets cybersecurity professionals, e-commerce platforms, fraud prevention teams, advertisers, and developers, positioning itself as a trusted provider with a significant developer base and Fortune 500 clientele. The website reflects a mature digital presence with extensive resources, free tools, and developer support.

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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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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  • Exposed services
  • 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
0
Security headers
85
Email security
85
DNS health
80
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

IP2Location operates on a SaaS and data licensing business model, providing granular IP geolocation and proxy detection data updated daily. Its competitive advantages include support for IPv4 and IPv6, easy integration via multiple SDKs and APIs, and a broad range of free and paid tools. The company maintains partnerships with ISPs and serves a global customer base, including large enterprises. The presence of customer logos and Trustpilot reviews enhances its market credibility. The ecosystem includes related domains for web services and free database access, supporting a comprehensive product offering.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforcement, integration of reCAPTCHA for bot mitigation, and a cookie consent mechanism with granular user controls. However, the absence of visible security headers and lack of published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies indicate areas for improvement. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The missing WHOIS registrant data slightly reduces trust but does not indicate malicious intent. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from enhanced transparency and additional security best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Create and maintain a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve incident response readiness.
  3. Provide explicit security contact information and incident response procedures on the website to enhance trust and compliance.
  4. Pursue recognized security certifications like ISO 27001 to demonstrate commitment to information security management.
  5. Enhance data retention and privacy policy disclosures to align with GDPR and other privacy regulations, improving user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
IP2Location
Description
IP2Location offers accurate IP geolocation services and proxy databases to identify the location, ISP, and other details of any IP address. Ideal for cybersecurity, analytics, and location-based services.
Key services
IP geolocation database, Proxy detection database, Web services and APIs, Free tools and plugins
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap 5.3.3, jQuery 3.7.0, Font Awesome 6.4.2, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, reCAPTCHA v3, Trustpilot widget
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • reCAPTCHA integration
  • Cookie consent modal with granular controls
  • Secure login form with CSRF tokens

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Trustpilot
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Trustpilot
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. Strong focus on IP geolocation and proxy detection services.
  3. Comprehensive resources, free tools, and developer support available.
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on main pages; contact form present.
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented with granular controls.
  6. No explicit security.txt or incident response contact found.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, which slightly impacts domain trust assessment.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Bootstrap 5, jQuery, Font Awesome, and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Google Tag Manager. It is hosted on a performant infrastructure with fast loading times and excellent mobile optimization. The site features comprehensive meta tags and structured data for SEO. The use of reCAPTCHA and cookie consent modals reflects attention to security and privacy. Opportunities exist to improve technical security by adding security headers and publishing vulnerability disclosure information.
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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