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Security report for helika.io

Helika · Technology · N/a

Partial score · DNS & email only

59/100

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

Helika is a technology company specializing in AI-powered publishing, analytics, and accelerator programs tailored for game studios. Their platform enables game developers to refine, launch, and scale their games using data-driven tools and expert mentorship. The company positions itself as a key enabler in the gaming industry, offering modular publishing tools, analytics suites that unify on-chain and off-chain data, and a 12-week accelerator program to optimize game growth and live operations. The website reflects a professional and modern digital presence with clear navigation and comprehensive business information.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • 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
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
20
Average
59

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Helika operates primarily in the technology sector, targeting game studios and developers with a B2B SaaS model complemented by an accelerator program. Their competitive advantage lies in integrating AI and blockchain analytics to provide actionable insights for game scaling. The company maintains partnerships with notable industry players, as evidenced by displayed logos and social media presence. Their business model focuses on subscription-based tools and value-added services such as mentorship and investor introductions, indicating a growth-oriented strategy within the gaming ecosystem.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and integrates Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from abuse. However, there is no evidence of advanced security headers like Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options, and no explicit incident response or security policy pages were found. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism suggests partial GDPR compliance. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be improved by implementing additional headers, explicit security policies, and enhanced privacy controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner to comply fully with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  3. Publish explicit security and incident response policies to enhance transparency and trust.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerable libraries are in use.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Helika
Description
From AI-powered publishing and analytics to our global accelerator program, Helika empowers ambitious game studios to scale.
Key services
AI-powered publishing tools, Analytics suite, Accelerator program
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, FontAwesome
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Google Tag Manager integration

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Content is professionally presented and targeted at game studios
  3. No exposed sensitive data or security issues detected in HTML content
  4. WHOIS data is privacy protected or unavailable
  5. Privacy and terms pages are present and comprehensive
  6. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found, contact primarily via forms and social media
  7. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress using the Elementor page builder and Yoast SEO plugin, indicating a modern and flexible CMS infrastructure. It leverages Google Tag Manager and Google reCAPTCHA for analytics and security respectively. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices and a clean, professional design. Performance is moderate, with opportunities to improve load times and accessibility. The technical stack is appropriate for the business model but would benefit from enhanced security configurations and privacy compliance mechanisms.
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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