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Security report for moneyrelease.co.uk

High risk. 2 critical or high findings in Network security and SSL/TLS.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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: RDP

      Port 3389 (RDP) is publicly accessible - RDP - Remote Desktop, prime ransomware target

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to RDP 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

  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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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
64
Security headers
60
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
58
After the cap
49

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

Money Release operates in the UK financial advisory sector specializing in equity release and later life mortgages. Their competitive advantage lies in their specialist focus, whole-of-market independent advice, and strong trust signals including FCA regulation and Equity Release Council membership. The business model centers on advisory services with revenue likely from commissions or fees related to equity release plans. The target customers are UK homeowners aged 55+, a growing demographic with retirement planning needs. The company has established a credible online presence with extensive educational content and client testimonials, indicating steady growth and market recognition. Partnerships with industry bodies and lender reviews enhance their ecosystem. The lack of WHOIS transparency is a minor concern but does not currently impact operational credibility.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and secure form validation. Cookie consent is managed with user options for analytics and marketing cookies, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, limiting transparency for security researchers. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not visible. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by publishing security policies and implementing recommended HTTP headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response procedure on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Create and maintain a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  5. Enhance WHOIS transparency by verifying domain registration details or using a domain that complies with Nominet UK naming rules to improve trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Money Release Limited
Registration number
09332792
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Money Release Limited
Description
Money Release provides regulated equity release and later life mortgage advice to homeowners aged 55 and over across the UK.
Key services
Equity release advice, Later life mortgage advice, Free equity release consultation, Equity release calculators, Educational guides on equity release
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Blazor Server, JavaScript, Chart.js, Google Tag Manager, Trustpilot widget, Font Awesome, Google Fonts
Frameworks
Blazor
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure form inputs with validation
  • Cookie consent banner with management options
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads (AW-924344616)
Tracking pixels
Google Analytics 4
Marketing tools
Trustpilot widgets
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. Strong focus on equity release financial advice for UK homeowners aged 55+.
  3. Comprehensive educational resources and calculators provided.
  4. Clear contact info and multiple trust signals present.
  5. Modern tech stack using Blazor and standard JS libraries.
  6. Cookie consent and privacy policies implemented properly.
  7. No security.txt or explicit security policy found.
  8. WHOIS data unavailable due to domain naming rules error, unusual but not necessarily malicious.
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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