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Security report for ip2location.io

IP2Location.io · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

86/100

Risk levelLow

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

IP2Location.io is a technology company specializing in IP geolocation and domain WHOIS API services. The company offers fast, accurate geolocation data via REST APIs and downloadable databases, targeting developers, merchants, fraud investigators, and marketers. Their market position is strong, supported by trusted enterprise clients and a professional online presence. The website is well-designed, mobile-optimized, and provides comprehensive documentation and integrations to facilitate adoption. Technically, the site uses modern frameworks such as Bootstrap and jQuery, with performance optimizations like deferred script loading and CDN usage. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement, SSL encryption, and CAPTCHA protection on login forms. However, explicit security headers and incident response policies are not publicly detailed, representing an area for improvement. The security posture is solid with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies, including consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. Business credibility is supported by consistent branding, client logos, and social media presence, although direct contact emails and phone numbers are not publicly listed. Overall, IP2Location.io presents a trustworthy and professional service with a mature digital infrastructure. Strategic enhancements in security transparency and direct contact information could 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

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.

    • 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
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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
75
Security headers
85
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
2,381
Employees
0
Customers
2,381
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
6%

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

IP2Location.io operates in the technology sector, providing essential IP geolocation and domain WHOIS lookup services. Their business model revolves around API subscriptions with free trials to attract developers and enterprises. The company targets a broad audience including e-commerce merchants, fraud investigators, and marketers seeking location-based insights. Their competitive advantage lies in the accuracy, speed, and granularity of their geolocation data, supported by a robust API ecosystem and multiple integration options. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem, notably with its parent or related domain ip2location.com. Growth indicators include active social media engagement and client endorsements. The absence of public registrant WHOIS data suggests privacy protection, common in technology service providers. Overall, IP2Location.io demonstrates a focused and scalable business operation with a clear market niche.

Security posture

The security maturity of IP2Location.io is good, with HTTPS enforced site-wide and SSL encryption protecting data in transit. The login form incorporates Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate automated abuse. No security headers were explicitly detected in the HTML, which could be improved to enhance protection against common web attacks. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response information, limiting transparency for security researchers and customers. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the site content. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms indicate compliance with GDPR and related regulations. The lack of direct security contact channels or vulnerability disclosure programs suggests an opportunity to improve incident response readiness and community trust. Overall, the site maintains a secure baseline but could benefit from enhanced security governance disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Create and make publicly accessible a security policy and incident response page detailing procedures and contacts.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program and publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Provide direct security contact information (e.g., security@ip2location.io) to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
IP2Location.io
Description
IP2Location.io provides a fast and accurate IP Geolocation API tool to determine a user's location and use the geolocation information in different use cases.
Key services
IP Geolocation API, Domain WHOIS API, Hosted Domain API, Bulk API, Self-hosted IP databases
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap 5.3.3, jQuery 3.7.1, Font Awesome 6.4.2, PrismJS, ClipboardJS, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Google reCAPTCHA v2 Invisible
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • SSL encryption for data
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on login form
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure login form with CSRF protection implied

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Microsoft Clarity
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website provides comprehensive IP geolocation and domain WHOIS API services
  2. Professional design with clear navigation and mobile optimization
  3. Strong emphasis on security with SSL and CAPTCHA on login
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed, only contact form
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable publicly, indicating privacy protection
  6. Multiple integrations and API documentation available
  7. Social media presence across major platforms
  8. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented with consent mechanisms
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern and widely adopted technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for DOM manipulation, Font Awesome for icons, and PrismJS for code syntax highlighting. It integrates Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity for analytics and user behavior tracking, alongside Google reCAPTCHA for bot mitigation. The site assets are served via CDNs, contributing to fast load times and good performance metrics. The HTML structure is valid and SEO optimized with appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible with basic features. There is no detected CMS, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Hosting appears to be with a reputable provider, likely Hetzner Online GmbH, inferred from IP geolocation data shown on the site. Overall, the technical implementation is solid with room for incremental improvements in accessibility and security headers.
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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