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Security report for russellhobbs.co.za

Russell Hobbs · Retail · N/a

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Russell Hobbs South Africa operates a professional e-commerce website focused on retailing kitchen and home appliances such as kettles, toasters, air fryers, and cookware. The website is built on a modern Magento 2 platform using the Hyvä theme, leveraging AlpineJS and TailwindCSS for frontend interactivity and styling. The site integrates multiple analytics and tracking services including Google Analytics 4, Microsoft Clarity, and Facebook Pixel, indicating a mature digital marketing approach. The domain has a long registration history dating back to 2001, supporting the brand's established market presence in South Africa. However, the WHOIS data lacks detailed registrant information, which slightly reduces transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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

3 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.

    • 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

  2. 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
  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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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
62
Security headers
85
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
73
Average
62

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
64
Employees
0
Customers
64
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
5%

1 subdomain affected

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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 business targets general consumers in South Africa seeking affordable, stylish kitchen appliances. The e-commerce model is direct-to-consumer with features such as customer accounts, shopping cart, and checkout flows. The website navigation is clear with well-structured product categories and new arrivals. The absence of explicit privacy and cookie policies is a gap in compliance, but the presence of cookie consent mechanisms shows some awareness. The company leverages third-party analytics and retargeting tools to optimize marketing efforts. No partner or subsidiary domains were identified from the content. The brand appears to maintain consistent branding and a professional online presence.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses form keys to protect against CSRF attacks. Cookie consent is implemented, but no explicit privacy or security policies are linked. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information is present, which limits transparency for security researchers. DNSSEC is not enabled, and no security headers such as CSP or HSTS were detected in the HTML content. The site does not expose sensitive data in the HTML and uses modern frontend frameworks, reducing common vulnerabilities. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved by adding security headers, enabling DNSSEC, and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC for the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and configure security headers including Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish clear and accessible privacy and cookie policies linked in the website footer or dedicated pages.
  4. Create and maintain a security.txt file and vulnerability disclosure policy to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and minimize tracking footprint.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Russell Hobbs
Description
Russell Hobbs provides stylish small home and kitchen appliances including kettles, toasters, air fryers, pressure cookers, irons, and cookware. The brand focuses on affordable, high quality products for home use.
Key services
Online retail of kitchen appliances, Product information and support, Customer account management, Order placement and checkout
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
AlpineJS, TailwindCSS, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, Cloudflare DNS, Hyvä Theme
Frameworks
Hyvä Theme (Magento frontend), AlpineJS
Platforms
Magento 2
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of form keys for CSRF protection
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce platform for Russell Hobbs kitchen appliances.
  2. No privacy or cookie policy pages explicitly found in the HTML content.
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented but no explicit cookie policy page linked.
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the visible content or forms.
  5. Multiple tracking and analytics scripts are used, including Google Analytics 4, Microsoft Clarity, and Facebook Pixel.
  6. Site uses modern frontend technologies and a Magento 2 based Hyvä theme.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  8. No explicit security headers detected in the HTML content.
  9. Domain WHOIS data shows long registration history but lacks registrant details.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern Magento 2 backend with the Hyvä theme, which is known for performance improvements. Frontend technologies include AlpineJS and TailwindCSS, providing a responsive and interactive user experience. Google Tag Manager and multiple analytics services are integrated for marketing insights. The site is hosted behind Cloudflare DNS, but no explicit CDN or hosting provider details were found. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization. Accessibility is basic with some ARIA roles and keyboard navigation support. SEO is supported by meta tags and structured navigation. There is room for improvement in security headers and privacy compliance.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 61/100Medium30 findingsView report
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