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Security report for mrtax.co.uk

Mr Tax Ltd · Finance · United Kingdom

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

42/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Mr Tax Ltd is a well-established, family-run accounting firm based in Blaby, Leicester, UK, founded in 1996. The company offers a range of accounting and tax-related services including bookkeeping, payroll, company formation, tax consultancy, and investigations. The website reflects a professional local business targeting small to medium-sized enterprises and individuals in the Leicester area. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using the Divi theme, with SEO optimizations via Yoast and tracking through Google Analytics. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and relevant content. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS enabled but lacks advanced security headers and incident response information. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the domain registration data supports the legitimacy of the business with a consistent UK presence since 1998.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

10 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: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL 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
    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

  3. 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

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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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
42

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

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 mrtax.co.uk, 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 business operates in the finance sector, specifically accounting and tax services, with a focus on local clients in Leicester and surrounding areas. Its long domain age and established founding date indicate stability and trustworthiness. The business model is service-oriented, relying on professional expertise. Key competitive advantages include personalized service as a family-run firm and a broad service portfolio. Revenue streams likely come from accounting, tax consultancy, payroll, and related services. The company maintains a modest digital footprint with a Facebook presence and a blog. There is no evidence of partnerships or subsidiaries. The website content and structure suggest a focus on client trust and local market penetration.

Security posture

The website uses HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communication. However, it lacks important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and others that enhance protection against common web attacks. There is no visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy, and no incident response contact information is provided. The absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps with GDPR and related regulations. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security maturity is moderate but could be significantly improved by implementing best practices and compliance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with user consent mechanisms to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to enhance web security.
  3. Create and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve transparency.
  4. Provide clear incident response contact information to demonstrate readiness for security events.
  5. Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Mr Tax Ltd
Description
Mr Tax Ltd are a family run, friendly and proactive accountants based in Blaby, Leicester. Founded by Tax Specialist Peter Clare in 1996.
Key services
Accountancy Services, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Company Formation, Tax Consultancy Services, Tax and VAT Investigations, Year End Services, Let Property Disclosure
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, jQuery, Google Analytics
Frameworks
Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No visible exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional accounting firm site with clear service offerings.
  2. No privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Contact information is clearly presented with phone and email.
  4. Uses WordPress with Divi theme and standard SEO plugins.
  5. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for improvement.
  6. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information present.
  7. Social media presence limited to Facebook.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern and widely used CMS platform, WordPress, with the Divi theme providing a flexible and responsive design. The use of Yoast SEO plugin indicates attention to search engine optimization. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are used for tracking and marketing analytics. The site loads with moderate performance, likely due to standard WordPress overhead and external font loading. Mobile optimization is good, ensuring usability across devices. Accessibility features are basic but present. There is room for technical improvement in security configurations and performance optimization to reduce load times and enhance user experience.
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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