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Security report for map-ads.com

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Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Email security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

mapAds is a newly launched AI-driven advertising platform that enables businesses and agencies to create, target, and launch ads rapidly across major digital platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Google. The platform emphasizes ease of use, real-time optimization, and cost-effectiveness by charging only for ads run without monthly fees. The website presents a professional and consistent brand image with clear messaging targeting businesses seeking marketing automation solutions. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Elementor and Astra theme, hosted by GoDaddy, and integrates modern web technologies. While the site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly, it lacks critical privacy and security policies, and security headers are missing. The domain is very new, consistent with a startup launch, and shows no suspicious WHOIS patterns. Overall, the security posture is moderate but can be improved by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers and compliance documentation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 100 · Medium
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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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

  3. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  4. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

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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
50
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
59

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

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

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention map-ads.com, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

mapAds positions itself as a technology-focused SaaS provider in the digital advertising space, leveraging AI to automate campaign creation and optimization. Its business model is pay-per-ad with no monthly fees, appealing to a broad range of advertisers from small budgets to large campaigns. The presence of logos from well-known companies suggests attempts to build trust and credibility. The platform targets marketing agencies and direct advertisers, offering a streamlined alternative to traditional marketing agencies. Growth potential is indicated by the use of AI and multi-platform integration, though the lack of detailed company info and contact data may limit trust for some users.

Security posture

The website uses HTTPS and has domain status locks to prevent unauthorized changes, which are positive security indicators. However, the absence of DNSSEC reduces domain security against DNS spoofing. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or Strict-Transport-Security were detected, which are recommended best practices. There is no visible privacy policy, cookie consent mechanism, or incident response contact information, which are compliance and security gaps. No known vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found in the content. Overall, the security maturity is moderate but requires improvements to meet industry standards and regulatory compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security.
  2. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance details.
  4. Add clear contact information including support and incident response channels.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
mapAds offers an AI-powered advertising platform that enables users to create, target, and launch ads quickly across platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Google with real-time optimization.
Key services
AI-powered ad creation (video and banner ads), Automated targeting and campaign launch, Real-time campaign optimization, Multi-platform ad deployment
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, Elementor 3.30.2, Astra Theme 4.11.5, jQuery 3.7.1, GoDaddy DNS
Frameworks
WordPress, Elementor
Platforms
YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Google Ads
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited, clientRenewProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Marketing tools
AI-powered ad creation and optimization
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a newly launched AI advertising platform
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers provided
  4. Social media links present but no direct company contact info
  5. Good branding and professional design
  6. Security headers missing and DNSSEC not enabled
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response info available
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress stack using Elementor page builder and Astra theme, which supports responsive design and good SEO practices. Hosting is provided by GoDaddy, a reputable provider. The site loads moderate amounts of CSS and JS assets, including jQuery and Elementor scripts. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. Accessibility features are basic but present. The site lacks advanced security configurations and privacy compliance mechanisms. Technical debt appears low given the recent launch, but ongoing maintenance is necessary to ensure security and performance.
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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