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Security report for panautos.co.uk

Pan Autos · Transportation · United Kingdom

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

38/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Pan Autos is a small, family-run automotive service business based in Harpenden, UK, with over 40 years of local presence. They offer a comprehensive range of vehicle services including tyres, MOTs, servicing, exhausts, brakes, clutches, air conditioning, and electronic fault diagnosis. The website reflects a traditional local business model focused on serving vehicle owners in the Harpenden area with honest and competitively priced services. The market position is that of a trusted local premier tyre retailer and service provider with longstanding customer relationships. Technically, the website is built on basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with legacy Flash content still present. Google Analytics is used for visitor tracking, but there is no visible cookie consent or privacy policy, indicating low privacy compliance. The site lacks modern CMS or frameworks and shows basic mobile and accessibility optimization. Performance is moderate but could benefit from modernization and removal of deprecated technologies. From a security perspective, the site does not show evidence of HTTPS or security headers, and no privacy or cookie policies are present. The use of Flash is a security risk, and the absence of secure forms or data protection policies indicates a low security posture. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain registration errors, which raises concerns about domain legitimacy despite the professional appearance of the website content. Overall, the website is functional and provides relevant business information but requires significant improvements in security, privacy compliance, and technical modernization to enhance trust and protect user data. Strategic recommendations include implementing HTTPS, adding privacy and cookie policies, removing deprecated technologies, and improving security headers and compliance documentation.

Scanned

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

  2. 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';…

  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

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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
47
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
38

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 panautos.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

Pan Autos operates as a local independent automotive service provider targeting vehicle owners in Harpenden and nearby areas. Their competitive advantage lies in their longstanding presence (40+ years), family-run business model, and comprehensive service offerings. Revenue streams likely come from tyre sales, servicing, MOTs, and related vehicle maintenance services. The company maintains a partnership with recognized industry bodies such as NTDA and RMI, which supports credibility. The website's partnership with Gillistics for web design indicates a local service ecosystem. Growth indicators are limited from the website data, but the business appears stable with a loyal customer base. There is no evidence of digital transformation or e-commerce capabilities, suggesting a traditional operational model.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is low to moderate. Key vulnerabilities include the absence of HTTPS, lack of security headers, use of deprecated Flash technology, and missing privacy and cookie policies. These gaps expose the business to risks such as data interception, browser security warnings, and non-compliance with GDPR. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not evident from the website. No contact channels for security incidents or vulnerability disclosures are provided. The business should prioritize implementing modern security standards, including SSL/TLS, security headers, and privacy compliance measures to reduce risk and build customer trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL/TLS certificate to secure all website traffic.
  2. Add comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  3. Remove deprecated Flash content and update to modern web technologies.
  4. Introduce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  5. Establish incident response contact channels and publish vulnerability disclosure policies.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Pan Autos
Description
Pan Autos have been serving the Harpenden area for over 40 years and provide a full range of vehicle services including Tyres, MOTs, Servicing of All Makes and Models, Exhausts, Electronic Fault Diagnosis, Brakes, Clutches, Batteries and Air Conditioning. They are an independent, family run business with a highly experienced team and a reputation for honest services at competitive prices.
Key services
Car Tyres, Servicing, MOTs, Exhausts, Brakes, Clutches, Air Conditioning, Electronic Fault Diagnosis, Batteries
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Google Analytics, SWFObject (Flash)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
45/100
Good practices seen
  • No visible forms collecting sensitive data
  • No exposed credentials or sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible with full content and no blocking detected.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided in the HTML content.
  4. Physical address is clearly stated and consistent with business location.
  5. Use of outdated Flash technology detected.
  6. Google Analytics is used for tracking without visible cookie consent mechanism.
  7. WHOIS data is missing or invalid, raising concerns about domain registration legitimacy.
  8. Site design is basic and somewhat dated but functional.
  9. No visible forms or data collection points on the homepage.
  10. No social media links detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a basic technology stack consisting of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Google Analytics for tracking. The presence of SWFObject indicates legacy Flash content, which is outdated and unsupported by modern browsers. There is no evidence of a CMS or modern frameworks, suggesting manual or static site management. Performance is moderate with no explicit optimization for mobile devices or accessibility features beyond basic levels. SEO is basic with meta description and title tags present but no structured data or Open Graph tags. Hosting provider and infrastructure details are not discernible from the content. Modernization opportunities include migrating away from Flash, adopting responsive design, and implementing accessibility best practices.
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.

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