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Security report for modell-fahrzeug.com

Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Modell-Fahrzeug.com is a professionally maintained German media website operated by Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH, specializing in model vehicles, model cars, and related hobbies. The site offers extensive articles, news, interviews, and an integrated e-commerce platform for subscriptions and product sales. The business targets hobbyists and collectors interested in model vehicles, providing high-quality content and community engagement. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including React, Next.js, and Shopify, ensuring a responsive and SEO-optimized user experience. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, although some security headers could be explicitly verified. The absence of WHOIS domain registration data is a notable anomaly but does not detract significantly from the site's credibility given the clear business identity and professional presentation. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital presence with good privacy compliance and transparent advertising practices.

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

8 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. 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
    • 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';…
  3. 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
85
Security headers
15
Email security
40
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
62

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 modell-fahrzeug.com, 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

The website operates within the niche media publishing sector focused on model vehicles, serving a specialized audience of collectors and hobbyists. Its business model combines content publishing with subscription sales and e-commerce, supported by a parent company with established market presence. The site benefits from partnerships within the Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH group, leveraging shared services such as digital kiosks and online shops. Growth indicators include frequent content updates, diverse article categories, and active social media channels. Competitive advantages include high-quality editorial content, strong branding consistency, and integration with modern e-commerce platforms. Strategic observations suggest opportunities to enhance direct contact visibility and expand incident response capabilities to further strengthen trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security foundation with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent mechanisms implemented, reflecting compliance with GDPR requirements. Use of third-party tools like Marker.io for bug reporting is integrated with user consent, minimizing privacy risks. However, explicit presence of certain security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options was not confirmed and should be audited. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The lack of visible incident response contacts or security policies indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from enhanced header configurations and clearer security communication.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers including X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate clickjacking and MIME sniffing risks.
  2. Publish clear incident response and security contact information to improve transparency and readiness for security events.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to prevent vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance visibility of company contact information on the website to improve user trust and support accessibility.
  5. Consider publishing a security policy or framework adherence statement to demonstrate commitment to best practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH
Description
Hier finden Sie alles zum Thema Modellfahrzeuge und Modellautos: Ausführliche Artikel, exklusive Informationen und aktuelle News.
Key services
News and articles about model vehicles, Subscription and magazine sales, Online shop for model-related products, Community and interviews
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Shopify Storefront API, Cloudinary (media hosting), Marker.io (bug reporting), Stroer Ads
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of cookie consent mechanism
  • Bug reporting tool integrated with consent

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Stroer
Tracking pixels
Marker.io
Marketing tools
Marker.io
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Professional media publisher site focused on model vehicles and related hobbies.
  3. Strong SEO and structured data usage.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent mechanisms.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main pages.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and integration with Shopify for e-commerce.
  7. Advertising and tracking are transparent and limited to known providers.
  8. WHOIS data missing, which reduces domain trust but business info is clear.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring React and Next.js frameworks, integrated with Shopify for e-commerce capabilities. Media assets are hosted on Cloudinary, ensuring efficient delivery. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features, providing a good user experience across devices. SEO is enhanced through structured data (JSON-LD) and comprehensive meta tags. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by rich media content and third-party scripts such as advertising and bug reporting tools. Technical debt appears low, but continuous monitoring of dependencies and performance optimization is recommended to maintain operational excellence.
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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