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Security report for octoparse.com

Octopus Data Inc. · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Octoparse is a technology company specializing in no-code web scraping solutions that enable businesses and individuals to extract structured data from web pages efficiently. The company offers a cloud-based platform with AI-powered assistants, extensive template libraries, and automation features to serve a broad audience of data-driven organizations. Their market position is strong, supported by millions of users and partnerships with recognized platforms. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks such as Next.js and Mantine UI, with integrations of analytics and tracking tools like Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and employs sandboxed iframes, but could improve by explicitly implementing additional security headers and publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy. Overall, the website is professional, well-structured, and trustworthy, though the absence of WHOIS data introduces a moderate uncertainty in domain legitimacy. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security header implementation, establishing a public vulnerability disclosure channel, and improving transparency around domain registration details.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
5of 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Exposed services
  • 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
72
Security headers
20
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
65

Not counted

  • Email security: did not complete in this scan.
  • DNS health: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Octoparse operates a SaaS business model focused on web scraping and data extraction services, targeting enterprises and data professionals. Their competitive advantage lies in no-code ease of use, AI integration, and a rich template ecosystem that accelerates data collection workflows. Revenue streams likely include subscription plans, premium features, and custom data services. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with subdomains dedicated to support, API, and data services, enhancing customer engagement and retention. Growth indicators include active marketing campaigns, multi-language support, and a comprehensive resource library. The company’s operations appear well-organized with consistent branding and professional content, positioning them as a leader in the web scraping technology sector.

Security posture

The security posture of Octoparse’s website is solid, with mandatory HTTPS and use of sandboxed iframes to mitigate risks. The presence of multiple third-party analytics and tracking scripts is managed responsibly, with no exposed sensitive data detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options is a minor gap. No public vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file was found, which could limit external reporting of security issues. Compliance with GDPR is indicated through a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism. Incident response and security policy documentation are not publicly available, suggesting room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the site demonstrates good security hygiene but should enhance its security communication and header policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and explicitly configure security headers including X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Content-Security-Policy.
  2. Publish a public vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to minimize potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Increase transparency around domain registration details to improve trustworthiness.
  5. Enhance incident response documentation and make security policies publicly accessible.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Octopus Data Inc.
Description
Octoparse provides a no-code web scraping tool and free web crawlers to collect data from any web pages quickly and easily, enabling businesses to turn web pages into structured data.
Key services
No-code web scraping tool, AI web scraping assistant, Cloud-based scraping automation, Preset scraping templates, Data export and API access
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Google Identity Services, Ahrefs Analytics
Frameworks
Next.js, Mantine UI
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of sandboxed iframes
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager, Ahrefs Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Ahrefs Analytics
Marketing tools
Microsoft Clarity
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 no-code web scraping solutions with AI integration.
  3. Multiple language versions and extensive template offerings.
  4. Clear privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage HTML.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  7. No security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure found.
  8. WHOIS data unavailable, indicating possible privacy protection or recent registration.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern technology stack with React-based Next.js framework and Mantine UI components, ensuring responsive and performant user experience. Integration with Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, and Ahrefs Analytics provides robust analytics and user behavior insights. The site is optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with good SEO practices evident in meta tags and structured data. Performance is fast with preloading and deferred script loading techniques. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless approach. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Technical risks are minimal but include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing security monitoring.
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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