Today, the first phase of the journey to select the team that will represent Albania in the European Cybersecurity Challenge (ECSC) 2025 officially began! AKSK had the pleasure of welcoming to its premises students and young people passionate about technology and cybersecurity, who took the first steps towards this international competition. Of all the participants, […]
The National Authority for Cyber Security (AKSK) announces the opening of applications for selecting the Albanian national team to represent the country at the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC) 2025, one of the most prominent cybersecurity competitions for youth in Europe.
The National Cyber Security Authority conducted a dedicated training with representatives of several Internet Service Providers (ISPs), which are now part of the new list of critical and important information infrastructures. The training aimed to strengthen the capacities of technical personnel, providing practical knowledge on protection from cyber threats and improving incident response. AKSK experts […]
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 […]
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, […]
As part of its commitment to a comprehensive approach to digital security, the National Cyber Security Authority held an awareness-raising activity for people with special needs in Elbasan. This meeting brought to the forefront the importance of involving all citizens in the field of cybersecurity, offering practical advice on protecting against online risks and building […]
Information Technology and Technological Engineering students at the European University of Tirana had the opportunity to engage in a practical training with the SimSpace platform, organized by the National Cyber Security Authority. Through advanced simulations of cyber incidents, they were exposed to scenarios similar to those faced by professionals in the field, developing concrete skills […]
Another awareness session on Cyber Hygiene was held in Elbasan, part of the initiatives of the National Cyber Security Authority to educate and empower citizens and public administration employees in terms of digital security. With around 400 participants online and physically, this activity brought to attention the importance of simple but necessary practices for protection […]
The National Cyber Security Authority has immediately taken all measures to block a fraudulent scheme that aimed to steal bank details through fake messages on behalf of the Albanian Post. The dangerous domain has been reported and sent for blocking to AKEP. This campaign is not related to a specific sponsored actor, but is another […]
The Director of the National Cybersecurity Authority, Mr. Igli Tafa, participated in the “Digital Security Channel Bootcamp” activity for the Eastern Europe, Adriatic, Turkey and Greece Region, a platform organized by Entrust, which brought together partners from several European countries to discuss advanced solutions in the field of electronic identification and trusted services. This event […]
