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Security report for smilecredit.bg

SmileCredit · Finance · Bulgaria

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Security headers.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SmileCredit is a Bulgarian online lending platform specializing in fast payday loans and installment credit products up to 10,000 BGN. The company targets individuals seeking quick and accessible credit solutions with minimal documentation, emphasizing ease of use and speed. Their market position is that of an active microfinance lender with clear product offerings and a digital-first approach. Technically, the website employs modern marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and reCAPTCHA Enterprise, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized and uses HTTPS, ensuring secure communications. However, it lacks explicit privacy and cookie policies, which is a compliance gap. Security posture is generally good but could be improved by adding security headers and publishing vulnerability disclosure information. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy, but improvements in privacy compliance and security transparency are recommended.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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. 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

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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';…

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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
15
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
56

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
1,913
Employees
0
Customers
1,913
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
24%

3 subdomains 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

SmileCredit operates in the Bulgarian finance sector, focusing on consumer microloans with products including payday loans and installment credits. Their business model is online lending with disbursement via bank accounts or payment offices like Easypay, a known payment partner. The company leverages digital marketing and tracking extensively, indicating a growth-oriented strategy. The presence of social media channels and structured data enhances their market visibility. The lack of explicit privacy and security policies may pose risks in regulatory compliance and customer trust. The company appears medium-sized with a consistent brand and clear service offerings, positioning itself as a convenient credit provider in Bulgaria.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise to mitigate automated abuse, which are strong security practices. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is publicly available, which limits transparency and readiness perception. The site does not expose sensitive data in the HTML content, and forms appear to be standard with no visible insecure inputs. Overall, the security posture is moderate but can be enhanced by implementing recommended headers, publishing security policies, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure program.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance details to improve legal compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement and configure security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen security posture.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting and improve transparency.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
SmileCredit
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SmileCredit
Description
Бързи кредити онлайн до 10 000 лв. (5 112.92 €) при ясни условия. Вземи сега с 4 клика.
Key services
Payday loans, Installment loans, Loan refinancing and extension
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Facebook SDK, Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise, jQuery (implied by bootstrap classes and scripts), Bootstrap CSS framework, Ladesk live chat
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA Enterprise for bot protection
  • Secure external scripts loaded asynchronously

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads (DoubleClick)
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Mailchimp
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Bulgarian online lending platform offering payday and installment loans
  2. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found on the homepage or metadata
  3. Contact phone number is clearly displayed with Bulgarian toll-free format
  4. Social media presence includes Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube official pages
  5. Uses modern tracking and marketing technologies including Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel
  6. Security posture is good with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA Enterprise but lacks explicit security headers and policies
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information publicly available
  8. Content is professionally presented, mobile optimized, and relevant to target audience
  9. No adult or questionable content detected
  10. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and transparency of the business
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, Google Tag Manager and Analytics for tracking, Facebook SDK for social integration, and Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise for bot protection. The site loads scripts asynchronously to optimize performance. The HTML structure is valid and SEO optimized with proper meta tags and structured JSON-LD data describing the organization and loan products. Mobile optimization is good, and navigation is clear with a consistent brand presence. However, there is no detected CMS or hosting provider information. Performance is moderate, likely due to multiple external scripts. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party services and lack of explicit security headers.
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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