A malicious attempt to defraud Albanian citizens through a fake SMS—aimed at stealing banking information by impersonating Raiffeisen Bank—was swiftly intercepted and neutralized by the National Cybersecurity Authority AKSK). Thanks to the close interinstitutional cooperation between Raiffeisen Bank, AKEP, and AKSK, immediate action was taken to block the malicious activity and disable access to the […]
As part of the initiative to promote inclusion and digital education for underrepresented groups, another awareness session on internet safety was held with children with special needs and their parents. During the session, participants discussed safe ways to use technology, online risks, and the protection of personal data in everyday life. As in previous activities, […]
In implementation of Law No. 25/2024 “On Cybersecurity” and the relevant methodology, the Council of Ministers has approved the updated list of operators of critical and important information infrastructure, comprising a total of 215 operators at the national level: 🔹 133 classified as critical infrastructure, 🔹 82 classified as important information infrastructure. The identification […]
We are living in a period defined by digital vulnerability and geopolitical instability. As such, cybersecurity has become not only a matter of national resilience but a vital dimension of the European integration process in our region. For the Western Balkans Six (WB6), the urgency to align with the European Union’s cybersecurity framework is more […]
The General Director of the National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK), Mr. Igli Tafa, held a meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Albania, H.E. Gabriel Cremades Ventura.
The National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK) has published a detailed technical analysis of the malicious file Lumma Stealer, an infostealer tool that is being widely used to collect sensitive data from compromised devices.
In the framework of the Law “On Cybersecurity” and following the decision of the Council of Ministers approving the list of critical and important information infrastructures, the National Authority of Cybersecurity (AKSK) has started implementing this decision through meetings with the entities involved. During the meetings held today, representatives of the operators were introduced to […]
At the regional conference CyberPulse 2025, held in Podgorica and organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), the European Commission, and WB3C, the General Director of the National Cybersecurity Authority of Albania, Mr. Igli Tafa, presented a concrete proposal aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the field of cybersecurity. Mr. Tafa proposed the creation of […]
The National Cyber Security Authority held another awareness-raising activity in the city of Elbasan, this time with members of the Roma community. The focus of this session was on basic digital security practices and raising awareness about the protection of personal data in the online environment. This activity is part of AKSK’s comprehensive approach to […]
Technical analysis by AKSK experts on the cyberattack targeting Tirana Municipality’s IT systems. A malicious wiper-type file, identified as Display\_10.exe, was analyzed by our experts following its deployment on the servers and endpoints of Tirana Municipality. This malware uses advanced techniques to erase data and corrupt Windows operating systems. The report includes indicators of compromise, […]
