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Security report for microacquire.com

Acquire.com · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Acquire.com operates as a specialized online marketplace facilitating the buying and selling of profitable online businesses. With a large base of over 500,000 qualified buyers and thousands of vetted listings, the platform offers comprehensive services including M&A advisory, legal assistance, and escrow services to streamline transactions. The website positions itself as a leading platform in this niche, targeting entrepreneurs and business owners looking to transact online businesses efficiently.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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"

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google APIs

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  3. 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
72
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
70

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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The company leverages a marketplace business model, generating value by connecting buyers and sellers of online businesses. Its competitive advantage lies in its vetted listings, large qualified buyer pool, and value-added services such as legal and escrow support. The platform likely generates revenue through transaction fees, advisory services, and premium listings. The target customer segments include entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners. The presence of advanced marketing tools and analytics indicates a mature digital marketing strategy supporting growth and customer acquisition.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL configuration, ensuring secure communications. Domain registration data is consistent and trustworthy, with domain status flags preventing unauthorized changes. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could be improved to enhance DNS security. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published on the site, which is a gap in transparency. The site integrates multiple third-party marketing and analytics scripts, which may increase the attack surface but are common in modern web platforms. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced policy disclosures and DNS security improvements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish clear and comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to enhance compliance and user trust.
  3. Add explicit terms of service and security policy pages to improve transparency.
  4. Provide dedicated security incident response contact information to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  5. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible disclosure.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Acquire.com
Description
Buy or sell a profitable online business in as little as 90 days. 500k+ qualified buyers, 1,000s of vetted listings. M&A advisory, legal help, escrow, & more.
Key services
Marketplace for buying and selling online businesses, M&A advisory, Legal assistance, Escrow services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, HubSpot, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), Google Tag Manager
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited, clientRenewProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Visual Website Optimizer, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Visual Website Optimizer
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Visual Website Optimizer
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional marketplace for buying and selling online businesses.
  2. No privacy or cookie policy pages were found in the HTML content.
  3. Consent mechanism for cookies is present via HubSpot cookie banner.
  4. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  5. Multiple marketing and analytics tools are integrated.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  7. WHOIS data shows domain is well maintained and not privacy protected.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected.
  9. Website uses HTTPS with no visible SSL issues.
  10. DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a minor security gap.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-heavy front-end with integrations including HubSpot, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Visual Website Optimizer, and Google Tag Manager. The site is hosted with a reputable registrar (GoDaddy) and uses HTTPS exclusively. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. The technical stack is mature and supports the business model effectively, though there is room for improvement in security headers and DNS security.
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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