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Security report for chatango.com

Chatango · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Chatango is a long-established provider of live group chat widgets designed to be embedded into websites. The service offers customizable chat formats with features such as auto-moderation, community moderation, and optional anonymity, targeting website owners and administrators who want to add interactive chat functionality. The business operates on a free model supported by in-app purchases of message backgrounds and smileys. Technically, the website uses modern JavaScript libraries including Google Tag Services and Prebid.js for advertising and analytics, and is optimized for mobile and desktop platforms. The domain is registered since 2004 with a reputable registrar, indicating business stability. From a security perspective, the website uses HTTPS but lacks advanced security headers and DNSSEC. There is no published security policy or incident response information, and no cookie consent mechanism is present, which may impact compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR. Advertising is implemented via multiple ad networks and tracking scripts, with moderate user tracking. The website content is professional and relevant, with good design and navigation, but lacks explicit contact information and social media presence. Overall, Chatango presents a moderate risk profile with a stable business foundation and functional technical infrastructure. Improvements in privacy compliance, security policies, and transparency would enhance trust and reduce potential regulatory risks.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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';…

  2. 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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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
62

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

Chatango occupies a niche market providing embeddable live chat widgets for websites, differentiating itself with features like auto-moderation and customizable chat formats. Its free-to-use business model is supplemented by sales of cosmetic chat enhancements. The company targets website owners seeking interactive engagement tools. The domain's longevity since 2004 suggests sustained operations. The advertising ecosystem includes Google Ad Manager, AppNexus, and Casale Media, indicating monetization through programmatic ads. The absence of contact details and social media links limits direct customer engagement visibility. There is no evidence of partnerships or subsidiaries. The platform's technical maturity is moderate, with opportunities for modernization and enhanced compliance.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS but lacks DNSSEC and important security headers, which are recommended to mitigate common web threats. No sensitive data exposure or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. The absence of published security policies and incident response procedures indicates limited transparency and preparedness for security incidents. Cookie consent mechanisms are missing, which may lead to non-compliance with privacy regulations. The use of multiple third-party ad and tracking services increases the attack surface and privacy risks. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be significantly improved by adopting best practices and compliance measures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and publicly document a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy laws.
  4. Improve website security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  5. Publish clear contact information and consider adding social media channels to improve transparency and user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Chatango
Description
Chatango provides live group chat services that can be embedded into websites. It offers customizable chat widgets in various formats such as Box, Ticker, and Tab. The platform supports auto-moderation, community moderation, optional anonymity, and is optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices. The service is free and supported by users purchasing message backgrounds and smileys.
Key services
Live group chat widgets, Auto-moderation, Community moderation, Customizable chat formats, Mobile and desktop optimization
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Services (GPT.js), Prebid.js, Google Analytics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ad Manager, AppNexus, Casale Media
Marketing tools
Google Tag Services, Prebid.js
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website content is fully accessible and not blocked by WAF.
  2. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided on the homepage or footer.
  3. Privacy policy and terms of use are present but cookie policy and consent mechanism are missing.
  4. Use of multiple ad networks and tracking scripts indicates monetization via advertising.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. Website is mobile optimized and uses modern JavaScript libraries.
  7. No social media links or company contact information found.
  8. WHOIS data shows domain is stable and registered with a reputable registrar.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a JavaScript-heavy front end with Google Tag Services and Prebid.js for advertising and analytics integration. The HTML structure is valid and includes responsive design elements for mobile optimization. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts to reduce blocking. SEO is basic with meta viewport and verification tags but lacks advanced structured data like JSON-LD. Accessibility features are minimal. Hosting and domain registration are stable with Network Solutions as registrar. There is no detected CMS or major framework. The technical stack is functional but could benefit from modernization and enhanced accessibility and SEO practices.
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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