Cybersecurity experts are warning about a new malware campaign that uses cracked versions of software to distribute “Lumma” and “ACR Stealer.” AhnLab has noticed an increase in the distribution of ACR Stealer since January 2025, using a technique called “dead drop resolver” to extract the command-and-control (C2) server through legitimate services such as Steam, Google […]
NCSA at the 10th National Forum: “Together Against Cyberbullying and Hate Speech in the Cyber Space”
The National Cyber Security Authority participated in the 10th National Forum: “Together Against Cyber bullying and Hate Speech in Cyber Space,” where it presented data and analyses on cyber security and the challenges of the digital environment. 224 reports were registered in 2024 through the platform “Raporto” on aksk.gov.al, including cases of cyber bullying, hate […]
As part of the career counseling program, students from “Qemal Stafa” School visited the National Cyber Security Authority, where they were welcomed by the institution’s professionals and got an in-depth look at the institution’s work and mission. During the meeting, the staff of the National Cyber Security Authority discussed with the students the importance of […]
Representatives of the national cybersecurity incident response teams from Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia participated in a training and experience exchange with Poland’s CERT. The event, organized by DCAF with the support of GIZ, aimed to strengthen technical capacities and promote regional cooperation to address cybersecurity challenges. During the opening session, the Director of the […]
On Cyber Security Day, the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) participated in an event organized by Microsoft and Soft & Solution, where the challenges and strategies for protecting critical infrastructure in Albania were discussed. The Director of NCSA, Igli Tafa, presented concrete measures taken by Albania to strengthen security, emphasizing the importance of the new […]
Experts from critical information infrastructure and independent institutions participated in a training organized by the National Cybersecurity Authority , where the SimSpace platform was presented and tested. SimSpace is an advanced platform that enables the simulation of cyber-attacks and the testing of defense strategies in a controlled environment. Participants engaged in a hands-on simulation, testing […]
Flavio Queiroz, a cybersecurity expert at the Brazilian Navy Cyber Defense, has praised AKSK’s analysis of LockBit 4.0. He considered it a valuable contribution and shared it with his professional network on LinkedIn. What does the analysis include? Analysis of the PowerShell script used for initial infection Comparison with the MITRE ATT&CK framework Results from […]
Students of the University College “Qiriazi” took part in an awareness meeting on the importance of cyber security in the digital age. During the meeting, topics such as the protection of personal information, the risks of cyber attacks and practical measures to protect themselves online were discussed. This activity is part of NCSA efforts to […]
In a simulation environment, the Red Team tested the vulnerabilities of critical systems, aiming for maximum impact on the cities’ Scada/PLC systems through simulated attacks. On the other hand, the Blue Team was engaged in monitoring, detecting and stopping these actions in real time. The results of this simulation contribute to identifying areas for improvement, […]