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Liaco Limited · Transportation · Malta

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

27/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Liaco Limited is a Malta-based vehicle distributor and importer with a long-standing history dating back to 1967. The company specializes in importing new vehicles and distributing them locally, with a focus on Subaru vehicles and related automotive services. Their market position is that of an established local player with over five decades of experience, targeting vehicle buyers and importers primarily in Malta. The website currently displays a maintenance message but provides comprehensive contact details and social media presence, indicating ongoing business operations. Technically, the website employs common tracking and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, CookieYes for cookie consent, and Elfsight widgets. The site lacks advanced CMS or frameworks and shows basic mobile optimization and SEO practices. Performance is moderate, and accessibility features are minimal. No structured data or advanced SEO tags were detected. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS (assumed from external scripts loaded via HTTPS), but no explicit security headers were identified in the provided data. There is no published security policy or incident response information, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file was found. Cookie consent is implemented, supporting privacy compliance to a basic degree. The absence of terms of service and limited privacy policy details suggest room for improvement in compliance and transparency. Overall, the website is functional but basic, with moderate trustworthiness and business credibility. The domain uses privacy protection for WHOIS data, which is common and justified for this business type. The AI score reflects moderate content quality, technical implementation, security posture, privacy compliance, and business credibility. Strategic improvements in security policies, compliance documentation, and technical modernization would enhance the site's professionalism and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
3/ 100 · Critical
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

10 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

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  4. 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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • 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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
3
Average
27

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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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

Liaco Limited operates in the transportation sector as a vehicle importer and distributor, focusing on the Maltese market. Their competitive advantage lies in their long history and established relationships with automotive brands, particularly Subaru. The business model centers on vehicle importation and sales, supported by test drives and after-sales services. Revenue streams likely include vehicle sales and related automotive services. The target customer segment includes individual buyers and possibly commercial importers in Malta and Gozo. The company maintains an active social media presence across multiple platforms, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement. Partnerships with Subaru and related automotive entities are evident. Growth indicators are limited from the website but the long operational history suggests stability. The company does not publicly disclose parent or subsidiary relationships on the site.

Security posture

The current security posture of the website is basic. HTTPS is used for external resources, but no explicit security headers were detected in the provided data. There is no visible security policy or incident response information, which limits transparency and preparedness perception. Cookie consent is implemented, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. No forms or input fields are present, reducing attack surface. The absence of vulnerability disclosure mechanisms and security.txt files suggests limited formal security communication channels. Overall, the site demonstrates minimal security best practices but lacks comprehensive security governance and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a detailed security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  2. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Ensure SSL/TLS certificates are properly configured and enforced site-wide, including redirects from HTTP to HTTPS.
  4. Add a terms of service page to clarify user rights and obligations.
  5. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Liaco Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Liaco Limited
Description
Vehicle distributors and importers based in Malta, with over 5 decades of experience in the mobility sector, starting in 1967 as a new vehicle importer.
Key services
New vehicle importation, Vehicle distribution, Test drives
Content quality
basic
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, CookieYes, Elfsight Widgets
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
50/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and Analytics with async loading
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
CookieYes, Elfsight Widgets
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
basic
Navigation
basic
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website currently under maintenance with 'We'll be back soon' message
  2. Comprehensive contact information provided including phone, email, physical address, and social media
  3. No visible forms on the page
  4. No explicit security or incident response policies published
  5. Cookie consent banner implemented via CookieYes
  6. Use of Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking
  7. No terms of service page found
  8. No structured data (JSON-LD or Open Graph) detected
  9. Site content is minimal but business information is clear and consistent
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses standard web technologies including Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking, CookieYes for cookie consent, and Elfsight widgets for enhanced functionality. The HTML is valid and includes meta tags for description and keywords, though no structured data like JSON-LD or Open Graph tags were found. The site is currently under maintenance with minimal content, which limits full technical assessment. Mobile optimization and accessibility are basic but present. Performance is moderate given the external scripts and widget usage. No CMS or advanced frameworks were detected, indicating a likely custom or simple static site setup. Hosting provider details are not available from the provided data.
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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