AKSK Prevents Malicious SMS Attack (Smishing)

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 […]

Why the EU must integrate the Western Balkans into its cybersecurity agency?

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 […]

Update your Windows PC to avoid data theft over Wi-Fi

Microsoft patched a serious vulnerability in Windows 10 and 11 that could put your computer at risk when connected to a public Wi-Fi network. The vulnerability (CVE-2024-30078) could allow hackers to install a malicious package over a Wi-Fi network in places like airports, coffee shops, hotels, or workplaces. From there, hackers can remotely execute commands […]