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Security report for virtuaal.com

Virtuaal.com · Technology · Estonia

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Virtuaal.com is an Estonian-based web hosting and domain registration company operating since 2003/2004, offering a comprehensive range of services including virtual servers, VPS cloud servers, domain registration, and SSL certificates. Positioned as a reliable local provider, it emphasizes quality, speed, and security, leveraging advanced technologies and hosting in a premium Tallinn data center. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, good user experience, and clear business information. However, the absence of WHOIS data for the domain introduces some uncertainty regarding domain registration legitimacy. Technically, the site uses WordPress with Materialize CSS and integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS enforced and secure form handling, but lacks some security headers and a cookie consent mechanism, which are recommended for enhanced compliance and protection.

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

8 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 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

    • 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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  • Security score drift

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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
82
Security headers
80
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
59
After the cap
49

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

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 targets Estonian businesses and individuals seeking reliable web hosting and domain services. Its business model is service-oriented, focusing on hosting solutions and domain management with competitive pricing and strong customer support. The market position is solid locally, supported by over 21 years of experience and positive customer testimonials. The company maintains active social media channels and offers a self-service portal for clients. Revenue streams likely derive from hosting subscriptions, domain registrations, and value-added services like SSL certificates. The partnership ecosystem includes official cPanel affiliation and local data center hosting. Strategic observations suggest opportunities to improve transparency and compliance by publishing security policies and cookie consent.

Security posture

Virtuaal.com demonstrates a moderate to strong security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and secure login forms. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could expose the site to certain web attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The absence of an explicit security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency. GDPR compliance is supported by a comprehensive privacy policy, but the missing cookie consent banner is a compliance gap. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly documented, suggesting room for improvement in security communication and preparedness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and configure security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance web security.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to improve GDPR compliance and user transparency.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices, incident response procedures, and contact channels for security issues.
  4. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to ensure transparency and trustworthiness.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct regular security audits to maintain a strong security posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
osaühing Virtuaal.com
VAT number
EE100932272
Registration number
11072764
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Virtuaal.com
Description
Virtuaal.com on 100% Eesti kapitalil põhinev ettevõte, mis on spetsialiseerunud kvaliteetsete veebimajutusteenuste pakkumisele alates 2003. aastast. Pakume laia valikut teenuseid, sealhulgas virtuaalservereid, VPS pilveservereid, domeenide registreerimist ja SSL-sertifikaate. Meie lahendused tagavad töökindluse, kiiruse ja turvalisuse, kasutades tipptehnoloogiat ning paiknedes Tallinna eliitserverikeskuses.
Key services
Veebimajutus, Virtuaalserverid, VPS pilveserverid, Domeenide registreerimine, SSL-sertifikaadid
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Materialize CSS, LiteSpeed Enterprise, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Slick Slider, Yoast SEO
Frameworks
Materialize
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure login form with POST method
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design
  2. Strong local market focus on Estonian customers
  3. Good use of modern web technologies and CMS
  4. No visible security headers detected in HTML source
  5. Privacy policy and terms of service clearly linked and comprehensive
  6. No cookie consent banner or explicit cookie policy found
  7. WHOIS data missing, which is a concern for domain legitimacy
  8. Multiple positive customer testimonials enhance trust
  9. Social media presence on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Materialize CSS framework and uses modern JavaScript libraries such as Slick Slider for UI components. Hosting is inferred to be in a high-quality Tallinn data center with LiteSpeed Enterprise web server technology, contributing to fast performance. SEO is supported by Yoast SEO plugin and proper meta tags including Open Graph and JSON-LD structured data. The site is mobile optimized and has good navigation clarity. Technical debt appears low, but the absence of some security headers and cookie consent mechanisms indicates areas for modernization. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports reliable and performant service delivery but could benefit from enhanced security and privacy features.
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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