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Security report for merci.us

Storck · Retail · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Email security and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

merci is a European chocolate brand marketed in the United States by Storck. The website serves as a brand and e-commerce platform offering a variety of chocolate products including personalized chocolate covers. The brand positions itself as a premium gift option for heartfelt moments of appreciation. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation and good mobile optimization, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the site uses TYPO3 CMS and modern JavaScript libraries, with integration of SmartCart for e-commerce functionality. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though explicit security headers and incident response information are absent. The lack of WHOIS data reduces transparency but does not detract significantly from the overall legitimacy given the strong brand presence and consistent content. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and improving WHOIS transparency.

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

3 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

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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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
62
Security headers
80
Email security
40
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
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

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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Leaked records that mention merci.us, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

merci operates within the retail confectionery sector as part of the Storck group, a well-established player in the European and US chocolate markets. The business model combines direct e-commerce sales with brand marketing and retailer partnerships. The website supports personalized product offerings, enhancing customer engagement. The brand leverages social media channels for marketing and customer interaction. The partnership ecosystem includes other Storck brands such as Werther's Original and Toffifee, indicating a cohesive group strategy. Growth indicators include multi-language support and targeted US market presence. The company maintains a professional online presence with clear privacy and cookie policies, supporting compliance and customer trust.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent is implemented, indicating compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR. However, the absence of visible security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and preparedness communication. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a retail e-commerce site but would benefit from enhanced header configurations and explicit security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and customer trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to avoid vulnerabilities.
  4. Improve WHOIS data transparency or provide justification for privacy protection to enhance domain trustworthiness.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging capabilities to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Storck
Description
merci is that very special thank you gift for heartfelt moments of appreciation. merci chocolates are a thoughtful collection of rich, European chocolates made from the finest ingredients available.
Key services
Chocolate product sales, Personalized chocolate cover creation, Retailer locator
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, RequireJS, TYPO3 CMS, SmartCart, FontAwesome
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik PRO
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Piwik PRO
Marketing tools
SmartCart
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to the chocolate retail industry.
  3. Strong social media presence with official Facebook and Instagram links.
  4. Uses TYPO3 CMS and modern JavaScript libraries for frontend.
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and visible.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact form available.
  7. WHOIS data is missing, which is unusual and reduces transparency.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  9. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data in HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and scalable content management system suitable for enterprise-level sites. It uses RequireJS for JavaScript module loading and integrates SmartCart for e-commerce functionality. The site includes responsive design elements and accessibility features, supporting a good user experience across devices. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized images. The technical stack is modern but could benefit from additional security hardening and performance tuning. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified in the HTML content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively with opportunities for optimization.
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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