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Security report for qbsmalta.net

Q Business Solutions · Technology · Malta

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 2 other checks.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Q Business Solutions is a Malta-based small technology company specializing in business software development, offering a comprehensive suite of products under the QMS brand alongside custom programming and IT solutions. Their market position is focused on micro to medium-sized businesses seeking integrated business management software. The website demonstrates a professional design with clear navigation and relevant content, targeting business clients in Malta. Technically, the site uses standard web technologies including Bootstrap and jQuery, but lacks HTTPS and security headers, which are critical for secure operations. The presence of an external script from a suspicious domain further weakens the security posture. Privacy compliance is basic with cookie consent and privacy policy pages, but GDPR compliance is not clearly demonstrated. Overall, the site is functional and credible but requires urgent security improvements to protect user data and enhance trust.

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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  2. 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

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  4. 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

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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
0
Security headers
65
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
57

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

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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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The company operates in the technology sector providing business software solutions tailored for small and medium enterprises. Their product suite covers accounting, stock management, invoicing, CRM, payroll, and mobile solutions, indicating a broad service offering. The business model combines product sales with custom development and IT services, supported by partnerships for hardware and training. The company has maintained a consistent brand presence since 2010, with a local market focus in Malta. Their digital presence includes social media channels on Facebook and LinkedIn, supporting customer engagement. Growth potential exists through expanding product features and enhancing security and compliance to meet international standards.

Security posture

The website currently exhibits a low security maturity level. The absence of HTTPS is a critical vulnerability exposing users to data interception risks. The inclusion of an external script from an untrusted domain (zxcvb23.com) raises concerns about potential malware or tracking threats. No security headers are implemented to mitigate common web attacks. There is no visible security policy or incident response information, indicating limited preparedness for security incidents. Privacy compliance is minimal, with cookie consent but no explicit GDPR adherence. These gaps could impact customer trust and regulatory compliance, necessitating immediate remediation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS across the entire website with a valid SSL certificate to secure data transmission.
  2. Remove or thoroughly vet all external scripts, especially those from suspicious domains like 'zxcvb23.com'.
  3. Add essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  4. Develop and publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan accessible to users.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by explicitly addressing GDPR requirements and updating privacy policies accordingly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Q Business Solutions
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Q Business Solutions
Description
Specialises in development of business software applications providing solutions through QMS suite and accompanying products, custom programming, database design, client-server and internet/intranet software development. Also provides hardware, IT administration and training solutions through partnerships.
Key services
QMS software suite, Custom programming, Database design, Client-server and internet/intranet software development, Hardware and IT administration via partnerships, Training solutions
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery, Flexslider, Google Analytics
Frameworks
Bootstrap, Microsoft .NET Framework (mentioned in content)
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
30/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No visible exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website provides clear business software product suite and services information
  2. Contact details and policies are present but basic
  3. External script from suspicious domain poses security risk
  4. No HTTPS detected in provided HTML content, which is a critical security issue
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies found
  6. Social media presence limited to Facebook and LinkedIn
  7. Website design is professional and content is relevant
  8. Cookie consent banner implemented indicating some privacy awareness
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap framework, and jQuery libraries, providing a responsive and user-friendly interface. Google Analytics is used for traffic monitoring. However, the site lacks HTTPS, which is a fundamental security and trust requirement. Performance is moderate with no evident optimization issues. Accessibility features are basic, and SEO optimization is minimal with missing meta descriptions and limited structured data. The presence of an external script from a suspicious domain introduces technical risk. Overall, the technical implementation is functional but requires modernization and security hardening to meet current 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.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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