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Security report for odtshop.co.nz

ODT Store · E-commerce · New Zealand

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

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ODT Store is a small New Zealand-based e-commerce retailer specializing in Otago Daily Times publications and curated local products. The website is built on the Shopify platform, leveraging modern e-commerce technologies and integrations such as Shopify Payments and third-party apps for product options and marketing. The business targets general consumers interested in regional publications and merchandise, positioning itself as a niche local brand with a consistent and professional online presence. Technically, the site demonstrates good performance and mobile optimization but could improve accessibility and security headers. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and secure payment processing, though DNSSEC is not enabled and cookie consent mechanisms are absent, which may affect privacy compliance. Overall, the domain registration is consistent with the business profile, and no suspicious indicators were found. The site uses multiple analytics and marketing tools, with moderate user tracking. Recommendations include enhancing privacy compliance, enabling DNSSEC, and improving security headers to strengthen trust and security.

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

5 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. 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
75
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
68

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

The ODT Store operates as a niche e-commerce retailer focused on Otago Daily Times publications and related merchandise, serving a regional New Zealand market. Its business model centers on online retail sales via Shopify, with curated product offerings including books, games, and prints. The company benefits from partnerships with Shopify and third-party app providers, enabling a streamlined shopping experience. Market positioning is regional and specialized, appealing to local consumers and fans of Otago Daily Times. The presence of social media and marketing integrations indicates active customer engagement efforts. The domain age and registration details support legitimacy and business continuity since 2018.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security posture with enforced HTTPS and secure payment processing through Shopify Payments. However, the absence of DNSSEC and some recommended security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) suggests room for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a cookie consent mechanism and vulnerability disclosure page indicates partial compliance with privacy and security best practices. Overall, the site is secure for e-commerce transactions but should address these gaps to enhance protection and regulatory compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  3. Add or strengthen security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Create a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt page to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ODT Store
Description
The ODT Store is the home of Otago Daily Times publications and carefully curated products from valued brand partners.
Key services
Online retail sales, Publication distribution, Curated product offerings
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Shopify Payments, HulkApps product options, Shopify Pay, Intl-Tel-Input
Frameworks
Shopify Liquid
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Shopify secure checkout and payment processing

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Shopify Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Shopify Analytics
Marketing tools
Shopify Web Pixels Manager, ConversionBear, AutoCommerce
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Shopify-based e-commerce store focused on Otago Daily Times publications and related products.
  2. Content is well structured with clear navigation and product offerings.
  3. No cookie consent mechanism detected, which may impact GDPR compliance.
  4. Security headers could be improved for enhanced protection.
  5. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via forms.
  6. Social media presence limited to Facebook.
  7. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics scripts.
  8. Domain registration is consistent and legitimate.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Shopify platform, utilizing Liquid templates and common web technologies including jQuery and modern JavaScript modules. It integrates multiple third-party services for analytics, marketing, and product customization. Hosting is provided via Shopify with Cloudflare DNS and CDN services. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Some technical debt is noted in missing security headers and lack of cookie consent mechanisms. The site is well-structured with clear navigation and consistent branding, supporting a positive 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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