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Security report for the4.co

The4™ Studio · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The4™ Studio is a specialized provider of free and premium Shopify themes and apps, targeting Shopify store owners and e-commerce businesses seeking high-quality, mobile-friendly, and SEO-optimized solutions. The company offers a broad range of services including web design, store setup, performance optimization, and customization, positioning itself as a comprehensive Shopify partner. The website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure leveraging Shopify's platform, modern JavaScript frameworks, and multiple marketing and analytics integrations, reflecting a high level of digital maturity and operational readiness. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities, although formal security policies and incident response details are not publicly disclosed. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-optimized for its target market, with recommendations to enhance transparency around security and incident management.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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. 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. 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.

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
75

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

The4™ Studio operates in the technology and e-commerce sectors, focusing on Shopify theme and app development. Its business model combines product sales with service offerings such as customization and support. The company maintains a strong presence on marketplaces like ThemeForest and Shopify App Store, supported by active social media and customer review platforms. The target audience includes Shopify merchants and developers, with growth potential driven by Shopify's expanding ecosystem. The company leverages affiliate marketing and multiple third-party integrations to enhance reach and customer engagement. No parent or subsidiary relationships were identified, indicating an independent small business operation.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security foundation with HTTPS, standard security headers, and secure form handling including CAPTCHA protections. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure program indicates room for improvement in formal security governance and transparency. Compliance with GDPR is suggested by privacy and cookie policies, but explicit security frameworks or certifications are not mentioned. The current security posture is adequate for the business scale but could be enhanced to build greater customer trust and regulatory compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and controls.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party app integrations for security risks.
  5. Enhance transparency and communication around data protection and compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The4™ Studio
Description
Create a beautiful and functional online store with free or premium Shopify themes and templates. Our themes are mobile-friendly, responsive, and SEO-optimized, so you can be sure your store will look great on any device and attract more customers.
Key services
Shopify Themes (free and premium), Shopify Apps, Web Design & Development, Store Setup, Speed & Performance Optimization, App Customization, Theme Customization, Support & Maintenance
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, JavaScript, Liquid (Shopify templating), Google Fonts, Avada SEO Suite, EComRise app, Optimonk, Ryviu, Adoric, Crisp chat, Shopify Pay, Shopify Analytics, Shopify Payments, Shopify App Bridge
Frameworks
Shopify Dawn theme framework
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Shopify security features
  • Secure forms with CAPTCHA protection

Analytics and tracking

Services
Shopify Analytics, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, TikTok Business API, Klaviyo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, TikTok Business API, Klaviyo
Marketing tools
Avada SEO Suite, Adoric, Optimonk, EComRise
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional Shopify theme and app provider with a clear market focus.
  2. Content is well-structured, SEO optimized, and mobile-friendly.
  3. Multiple marketing and analytics tools are integrated for business insights and customer engagement.
  4. No critical security issues or vulnerabilities detected in the public content.
  5. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and transparency of the business.
Technical notes

Notes

The4™ Studio's website is built on Shopify's Dawn theme framework, utilizing modern JavaScript modules, SEO optimization tools (Avada SEO Suite), and multiple marketing and analytics integrations including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and TikTok Business API. The site is hosted on Shopify's CDN ensuring fast load times and global availability. Mobile optimization and accessibility are well addressed. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, with no significant technical debt or performance bottlenecks observed. Opportunities exist to further improve security governance and formalize compliance documentation.
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. 75/100Medium27 findingsView report
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