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Security report for mahalobanking.com

Mahalo Technologies, Inc. · Finance · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Mahalo Technologies, Inc. operates a specialized digital banking platform tailored for credit unions, focusing on enhancing member digital experiences through secure, integrated, and customizable solutions. The company positions itself as a niche provider in the financial technology sector, emphasizing security features such as Credential Assurance Technology and deep core integration. The website is professionally designed, leveraging modern technologies and HubSpot CMS, providing a seamless user experience with clear navigation and mobile optimization. Privacy and cookie policies are implemented with consent mechanisms, reflecting good privacy compliance. However, the absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises concerns about domain registration transparency, which slightly impacts overall trustworthiness. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and no exposed sensitive data, but could be improved by adding security headers and incident response information. Overall, the website reflects a credible and professional business with room for enhanced security and compliance disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

3 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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

  3. 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-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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  • 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
75
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
72

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

Mahalo Technologies targets credit unions with a B2B SaaS digital banking platform, offering services including online account opening, money movement, card controls, and business banking integration. The company leverages client testimonials and detailed product descriptions to build trust and demonstrate industry expertise. Its market position is focused on credit union digital transformation, with a business model centered on software solutions and service partnerships. The presence of social media channels and active content such as blogs and news indicates ongoing engagement and growth orientation. The company operates from the United States with a small-sized organizational footprint. The lack of WHOIS transparency is a notable gap but does not detract significantly from the business intelligence derived from the website content.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data in its HTML content. It uses modern JavaScript libraries and HubSpot analytics, with no detected vulnerable libraries. Privacy compliance is supported by a cookie consent banner and a comprehensive privacy policy. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a weakness. There is no publicly available incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy, which limits transparency in security incident handling. The domain's missing WHOIS data reduces trust in domain legitimacy. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened by implementing recommended headers and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear incident response policy and provide dedicated security contact channels to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Add a terms of service page to complete legal disclosures and user agreements.
  4. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Investigate and resolve the missing WHOIS data issue to improve domain registration transparency and trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Mahalo Technologies, Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Mahalo Technologies, Inc.
Description
Mahalo Technologies provides an advanced Digital Banking Platform designed for credit unions to enhance member digital experience with secure, integrated, and customizable banking solutions.
Key services
Digital banking platform, Online account opening, Money movement, Card controls, Business banking integration, Credential Assurance Technology (CAT)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.0, Slick Carousel 1.8.1, HubSpot CMS and analytics, Typekit fonts
Frameworks
HubSpot CMS
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Cookie consent banner present
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot Analytics
Marketing tools
HubSpot Marketing, HubSpot Web Interactives
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Strong focus on credit union digital banking solutions with detailed product info.
  3. Good use of modern web technologies and HubSpot CMS.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and implemented with consent mechanisms.
  5. Contact information is clearly provided including phone, email, and physical address.
  6. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for improvement.
  7. No terms of service or incident response information found.
  8. WHOIS data missing, which is a concern for domain legitimacy verification.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on HubSpot CMS, utilizing jQuery and Slick Carousel for interactive elements, and Typekit for fonts. It integrates HubSpot analytics and marketing tools for user tracking and engagement. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good SEO practices including meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in accessibility features. The technical infrastructure is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional digital presence. However, the lack of security headers and incomplete WHOIS data represent technical risks that should be addressed to enhance overall security and trust.
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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