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Security report for nameshift.com

Nameshift · Technology · Netherlands

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

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Nameshift is an established online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of domain names, offering secure escrow services and multi-currency transaction support. The platform simplifies domain transfers and provides VAT-compliant invoicing, targeting domain buyers and sellers globally. The company operates from the Netherlands and has been active since 2002, indicating a mature market presence with over 500,000 domains listed. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including the Astro framework and AWS infrastructure, ensuring fast performance and good mobile optimization. Integration of Crisp chat enhances customer interaction. SEO and accessibility practices are well implemented, contributing to a positive user experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses domain transfer protection status, but lacks DNSSEC and some recommended security headers. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is partial, with a comprehensive privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism. Contact information is available but no explicit security or incident response policies are published. Overall, Nameshift presents a trustworthy and professional domain marketplace with solid business credibility and technical implementation. Strategic improvements in security headers, DNSSEC, and privacy compliance would further enhance its security posture and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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"

    • 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';…

  2. 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
77
Security headers
50
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
75

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

Nameshift holds a strong market position as a domain marketplace with a large inventory and a focus on secure transactions via escrow. Its business model centers on facilitating domain sales with multi-currency and VAT compliance features, appealing to both individual and business domain owners. The company benefits from a long operational history and transparent business information, including registration and VAT details. Its partnership ecosystem includes affiliate programs and social media engagement, supporting growth and customer acquisition. The platform's ease of use and migration capabilities indicate a customer-centric approach, enhancing competitive advantage.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforcement and domain transfer lock status, reducing risks of domain hijacking. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security represents areas for improvement. No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, which could hinder transparency and trust. Privacy compliance is partial, lacking cookie consent mechanisms required under EU law. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be elevated by adopting recommended best practices and enhancing transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve DNS security.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive requirements.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking to ensure privacy compliance and minimize user tracking.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Hosting Concepts B.V. d/b/a Registrar.eu
VAT number
NL867101623B01
Registration number
95363017
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Nameshift
Description
Nameshift operates an online marketplace platform to securely buy and sell domain names, simplifying domain transfers and providing escrow services.
Key services
Domain marketplace, Secure escrow service, Multi-currency transactions, VAT-compliant invoicing, Domain transfer facilitation, Domain database search
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript ES Modules, Astro framework, AWS Route 53 DNS, Crisp chat widget
Frameworks
Astro
Platforms
AWS
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Secure escrow process described

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Adwords (gclid), Microsoft Ads (msclkid), Facebook (fbclid)
Marketing tools
Crisp chat
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website provides a clear domain marketplace service with escrow and multi-currency support.
  2. No cookie consent mechanism detected, which may be a compliance gap for EU users.
  3. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found on the site.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and good mobile optimization.
  5. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation.
  6. Social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn.
  7. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern JavaScript ES modules and the Astro framework, hosted on AWS infrastructure with DNS managed via AWS Route 53. Performance is optimized with responsive images and good mobile support. The integration of Crisp chat provides real-time customer support. SEO is well addressed with meta tags and hreflang attributes for multiple languages. No CMS was detected, indicating a custom or static site generation approach. The technical stack is modern and well maintained, with opportunities to enhance security configurations and privacy controls.
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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