For recipients
Have you received a notice email from PlugTheBug?
PlugTheBug sends businesses a one-off notice email if we notice significant security findings on their publicly accessible website. The email is not advertising and does not oblige you to do anything.
This translation is provided for your information. Only the German version is legally binding.Read the German version
Why did you receive this email?
When accessing your website, we noticed points which, in our assessment, may pose a significant security risk, for example recognisably outdated software with known vulnerabilities. We would like you to find out about this before someone else exploits the vulnerability.
Where does your address come from?
The address comes from publicly accessible information on your own website: from the security.txt (a file in which website operators provide a contact address for security reports) or from the legal notice (Impressum). We do not use any other sources.
What did we check?
We only accessed what is publicly accessible anyway, just as any visitor could: without logging in, without attacks, without load tests and without any intervention in your website.
Free re-check
If you have fixed the points or have questions about the findings, simply reply to the notice email. We will then check the points mentioned again free of charge.
Do not want any further notices?
Then reply to the email or write to security@plugthebug.de. We will add your domain to a block list and will not send you any further notices. You do not need to give a reason.
Data protection
Which data we process for notice emails, on what legal basis and for how long is explained in the privacy policy in the section Notice emails to businesses.
Who is behind this?
PlugTheBug is a service of Erle-IT, Lennart Erhard, Obere Bahnhofstraße 9, 85604 Zorneding. You can reach us on +49 8106 928 9493 or at security@plugthebug.de. You will find all details in the legal notice.