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Security report for karl.com

KARL LAGERFELD · Retail · Netherlands

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

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

KARL LAGERFELD's official Netherlands website is a professionally designed and well-maintained e-commerce platform offering designer clothing and accessories. The site targets fashion-conscious consumers primarily in the Netherlands and Europe, leveraging the Shopify platform for its digital storefront. The business model focuses on direct online retail of luxury fashion products, supported by a strong brand presence and consistent branding across the site. The technical infrastructure is modern, utilizing Shopify's CDN, JavaScript modules, and integrations with marketing and fraud prevention services such as Klaviyo and Forter. Security is robust with HTTPS, security headers, and consent management implemented, although explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly disclosed. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence with good privacy compliance and user experience.

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

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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  • 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
75
Email security
50
DNS health
50
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
73

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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Leaked records that mention karl.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
1,282
Employees
0
Customers
1,272
Third parties
10
Weak passwords
7%

10 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

The website positions KARL LAGERFELD as a premium fashion retailer with a direct-to-consumer e-commerce approach. The brand benefits from its association with LVMH, enhancing market credibility. The platform supports multiple languages and regional versions, indicating a broad European market focus. Revenue streams are primarily from online sales of designer products. The partnership ecosystem includes global payment and fraud prevention providers, ensuring secure and seamless transactions. The site’s marketing stack supports targeted campaigns and customer engagement, reflecting a data-driven approach to growth. Strategic observations include the need to enhance transparency around security policies and incident response to further build customer trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and integration of fraud prevention tools. Consent management is handled via OneTrust, aligning with GDPR requirements. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. However, the absence of a public security policy and incident response contact information represents a compliance gap and potential risk in customer trust and regulatory adherence. The site would benefit from establishing a vulnerability disclosure program and publishing a security policy to demonstrate commitment to security best practices. Overall, the security maturity is good but can be improved with enhanced transparency and formalized processes.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet higher compliance standards.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and integrations for security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
KARL LAGERFELD
Description
Shop KARL LAGERFELD for designer handbags, watches, shoes, clothing and more, and discover the latest news from the World of Karl.
Key services
Designer clothing sales, Fashion accessories sales, Online shopping platform
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, JavaScript ES Modules, Google Tag Manager, Klaviyo, Forter (fraud prevention), Global-e (cross-border e-commerce), Teads (advertising), OneTrust (consent management)
Frameworks
Shopify Liquid (implied), Shopify storefront APIs
Platforms
Shopify e-commerce platform
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Forter fraud prevention scripts
  • Consent management via OneTrust
  • Secure payment integrations (Apple Pay, PayPal)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Shopify Analytics, Klaviyo, Elevar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Teads
Tracking pixels
Klaviyo, Shopify Analytics, Elevar Conversion Tracking
Marketing tools
Klaviyo, OneTrust Consent Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally maintained Shopify e-commerce store for a luxury fashion brand.
  2. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management are implemented.
  3. No direct company emails or phone numbers are publicly listed; contact is via form.
  4. Multiple third-party marketing and analytics integrations are present but managed with consent.
  5. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and fraud prevention.
  6. No evidence of security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  8. Content is safe and appropriate for general audiences.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages Shopify's robust e-commerce platform with modern JavaScript modules and CDN delivery for performance optimization. Integration with marketing and analytics tools such as Klaviyo and Elevar supports data-driven customer engagement. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting on Shopify ensures high availability and security. Technical debt appears minimal, though opportunities exist to improve accessibility and formalize security documentation. Performance is fast, benefiting from CDN and asynchronous script loading. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a scalable and secure online retail experience.
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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