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Security report for altcha.org

ALTCHA · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ALTCHA is a technology company specializing in next-generation Captcha and bot protection solutions designed with privacy, accessibility, and compliance in mind. The company offers a SaaS platform and self-hosted options that provide adaptive, frictionless Captcha alternatives compliant with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other global data protection laws. Their solutions target website owners, app developers, enterprises, and government organizations seeking robust bot and spam protection without compromising user experience or privacy. ALTCHA is positioned as a privacy-first alternative to traditional Captcha providers like reCAPTCHA and hCaptcha, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and multilingual support. Technically, ALTCHA leverages modern web technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, and the Astro framework, with a modular UI built on Starlight components. The platform supports multiple front-end frameworks and offers extensive integration options including WordPress plugins and server libraries in various programming languages. Performance is optimized with a small bundle size and fast load times, and the platform is designed for mobile responsiveness and accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.2 AA, European Accessibility Act 2025). From a security perspective, ALTCHA enforces HTTPS and employs multi-layered bot detection techniques including threat intelligence, device validation, input data analysis, and rate limiting. However, DNSSEC is not enabled for the domain, and no explicit security headers or incident response policies are published on the site. Privacy compliance is strong, with comprehensive documentation on GDPR and other regulations, though no cookie consent mechanism was detected. The domain registration is transparent and consistent with the business profile, though the domain is relatively new, matching the company's recent founding in 2023. Overall, ALTCHA presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically mature platform with a strong focus on privacy and compliance. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing security policies and incident response contacts, implementing cookie consent mechanisms, and adding security headers to enhance the security posture further.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

2 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

    • 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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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
95
Security headers
70
Email security
67
DNS health
75
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
65
Average
69

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention altcha.org, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

ALTCHA operates in the competitive bot protection and Captcha alternative market, differentiating itself through privacy-first design, compliance with global data protection laws, and accessibility standards. Its business model combines SaaS offerings with self-hosted solutions, appealing to enterprises and government organizations requiring stringent compliance. The company maintains an open-source presence, fostering community trust and adoption. Partnerships with cloud providers (AWS, Azure) and support for multiple deployment platforms indicate a flexible and scalable approach. The presence of migration guides from major Captcha providers suggests a strategic focus on customer acquisition from established competitors. ALTCHA's target customers include website owners, developers, and organizations prioritizing privacy and user experience. The company’s market position is strengthened by endorsements from reputable institutions and a comprehensive feature set addressing modern bot threats.

Security posture

ALTCHA demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforcement and multi-layered bot detection capabilities leveraging machine learning, threat intelligence, and adaptive Captcha challenges. The platform’s self-hosted options reduce reliance on third-party services, minimizing data leakage risks. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers represents areas for improvement. No public incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies were found, which could impact transparency and trust in security incident handling. The platform’s compliance with GDPR and other regulations indicates attention to data protection, but the lack of cookie consent mechanisms may expose compliance gaps. Overall, ALTCHA’s security maturity is good but could benefit from enhanced DNS security, published security policies, and formal vulnerability management processes.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the altcha.org domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and publish comprehensive security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Add a cookie consent mechanism if cookies or tracking technologies are used to ensure full GDPR compliance.
  4. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting and remediation of security issues.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ALTCHA
Description
ALTCHA is a next-gen Captcha and bot protection solution for websites and apps, designed for privacy, accessibility, and compliance. It provides privacy-first bot protection with a globally compliant and accessible alternative to Captchas, protecting against spam and abuse without tracking users, complying with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations while ensuring a frictionless experience.
Key services
Adaptive Captcha, Bot and spam protection, On-premise bot protection (ALTCHA Sentinel), Compliance with global data protection laws, Multilingual and accessible Captcha widgets, Integration plugins and server libraries
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, TypeScript, Astro framework, Starlight UI components, Machine learning (for bot detection)
Frameworks
Astro, Starlight
Platforms
Web, WordPress, Flutter, React Native, Angular, Vue, Svelte, Solid, Lit
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by canonical URL https://altcha.org/)
  • No DNSSEC enabled (noted in WHOIS)
  • Self-hosted options reduce third-party data exposure
  • Adaptive Captcha with Proof-of-Work to reduce user friction
  • Multi-layered bot detection including threat intelligence, device validation, input data analysis, rate limiting

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website offers a privacy-first, accessible alternative to traditional Captchas.
  2. Strong emphasis on compliance with global privacy laws and accessibility standards.
  3. Supports multiple languages and platforms with extensive integration options.
  4. Open source components and detailed documentation enhance trust.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the main site.
  6. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite GDPR compliance claims.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. DNSSEC not enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  9. No WAF or blocking detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including Astro and Starlight UI components, with a focus on performance and accessibility. The tech stack supports multiple front-end frameworks and offers extensive integration options, including plugins for WordPress and libraries for various backend languages. The site is optimized for fast load times with a small JavaScript bundle size and supports over 50 languages including RTL languages. The infrastructure supports on-premise deployment via Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms, indicating a flexible and scalable architecture. However, the lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers suggest some technical debt in security hardening. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Overall, the technical implementation is robust, modern, and well-suited for enterprise-grade bot protection services.
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. 69/100Medium25 findingsView report
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