In today’s digital reality, where apps and platforms can be restricted for various legal or security reasons, many users are looking for ways to bypass these barriers. The quickest solution for them seems to be a free VPN app. But what few realize is that while a free VPN can unblock a site, it can […]
NCSA, in collaboration with CIT, organized an interactive training with the students of this university, engaging them in cyber threat analysis, defensive strategies and a practical Cyber Drill exercise. Our experts shared knowledge on identifying vulnerabilities and responding effectively to cyber attacks. NCSA remains committed to increasing capacities and discovering new talents in the field […]
Cybersecurity Knows No Age! At the Senior Citizens’ Day Center in Durrës, we held an informational activity about cyber risks and ways to avoid online scams. Seniors are one of the most vulnerable groups to fraudulent schemes, which is why education and awareness about internet usage are essential steps to protect them in the digital […]
The Director General of the National Authority for Cybersecurity, Igli Tafa, participated in #CyberSec2025Rome organized by Cyber Security Italia, where he shared the challenges and priorities of Albania in protecting its cyber space, emphasizing regional threats and the need for a unified European approach. In his speech, Mr. Tafa analyzed Albania’s strategic position in the […]
The National Cybersecurity Authority welcomed a delegation from France, Slovenia, and Montenegro as part of a regional visit on cooperation with the Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Center (WB3C). As the national coordinator for this center, the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCSA) has facilitated the participation of public administration employees in the training sessions organized so far. […]
At the conclusion of his term as Director General of the Israeli National Cybersecurity Directorate, we express our gratitude to Mr. Gaby Portnoy, a dear friend of Albania and an important partner in cybersecurity. From the challenging moments of 2022 to the signing of the Cooperation Agreement, his engagement has been essential in strengthening our […]
On the occasion of Safer Internet Day, the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA), in cooperation with the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and with Tirana’s chairmanship of the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), organized a regional meeting on cybersecurity. This event brought together representatives from 13 SEECP participating countries and international organizations, focusing […]
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 […]
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 […]
