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Security report for dnscrypt.info

DNSCrypt Project · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

DNSCrypt.info is the official project home page for the DNSCrypt protocol, which enhances DNS security by encrypting and authenticating DNS communications. The project provides multiple protocol implementations including DNSCrypt version 2, DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), and DNS-over-TLS (DoT), targeting users and organizations seeking to improve their DNS privacy and security. The website serves as a distribution point for official servers and clients across major platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The project operates as an open source initiative with a focus on security and privacy enhancement in the DNS ecosystem. Technically, the website is built using modern frontend technologies such as Vue.js and Vuetify, delivering a responsive and user-friendly interface. The site is well-structured with appropriate meta tags and JSON-LD structured data describing the software application, aiding SEO and discoverability. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization, although accessibility features could be improved. The site uses HTTPS exclusively, ensuring secure communications. From a security perspective, the website demonstrates good practices including HTTPS enforcement and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, it lacks several security headers that could further harden the site. There is no visible privacy policy, cookie policy, or terms of service, which are important for compliance and user trust. Contact information and incident response channels are not explicitly provided, limiting transparency. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files were found, which could be improved to encourage responsible reporting. Overall, DNSCrypt.info presents a trustworthy and professional presence for the DNSCrypt project, with a strong focus on DNS security technology. The lack of explicit privacy and contact policies slightly reduces compliance and trust scores but is understandable given the open source nature of the project. Strategic improvements in privacy disclosures, security headers, and incident response transparency would enhance the site's security posture and user confidence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

6 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 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

  2. 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 384-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
42
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
90
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
50
Average
61

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

DNSCrypt.info operates as a niche open source project focused on DNS security protocols, targeting privacy-conscious users and organizations. Its market position is specialized within the cybersecurity and internet infrastructure domain, providing free software tools to encrypt DNS traffic. The business model is community-driven and likely supported by donations or volunteer contributions rather than commercial revenue. The project’s ecosystem includes multiple platform support and protocol implementations, positioning it as a key player in encrypted DNS solutions. The absence of commercial advertising or affiliate programs aligns with its open source ethos. Growth indicators include ongoing protocol development and adoption by privacy-focused communities. Partnerships or parent company relationships are not evident, reinforcing its independent project status.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and no apparent exposure of sensitive data. The use of modern JavaScript frameworks reduces risks associated with legacy code. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents an area for improvement to mitigate common web attacks. The lack of a published privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism indicates compliance gaps, especially under GDPR and similar regulations. No explicit incident response or security contact information is provided, which could hinder timely vulnerability reporting and response. No known vulnerabilities or malware indicators were detected. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by adopting additional headers, formalizing privacy and incident response policies, and publishing vulnerability disclosure guidelines.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Add essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen web security.
  3. Provide explicit contact information for security incidents, including a dedicated security or abuse email address.
  4. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users and comply with accessibility standards.

Contact details published on the site

Registration number
company nor
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DNSCrypt Project
Description
New home of the DNSCrypt project, now implementing multiple protocols to improve DNS security. Download official DNSCrypt & DoH servers and clients here.
Key services
DNSCrypt protocol implementation, DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) servers and clients, DNS-over-TLS (DoT) support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js, Vuetify, JavaScript, JSON-LD
Frameworks
Vue.js, Vuetify
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No visible sensitive data exposure
  • Use of modern JavaScript frameworks

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible and not blocked by WAF or security challenges
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, limiting registrant insights
  3. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the main page
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided
  5. Website uses modern frontend technologies (Vue.js, Vuetify)
  6. Content is focused on DNS security protocols and software
  7. No advertising or tracking detected
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found
  9. Good SSL configuration and HTTPS usage
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern frontend stack using Vue.js and Vuetify, providing a responsive and visually consistent user interface. The use of JSON-LD structured data improves semantic understanding and SEO. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization, although some accessibility improvements are possible. The site is hosted with HTTPS enabled, ensuring secure data transmission. No CMS or backend platform was detected, suggesting a static or SPA deployment. There is no evidence of third-party advertising or tracking scripts, indicating a privacy-respecting approach. The technical implementation is solid with room for enhancements in security headers and compliance-related content.
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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