Twenty young participants faced a practical challenge at the National Cyber Security Authority’s (AKSK) Cyber Security Laboratory, as part of the third phase of the selection process for the national team that will represent Albania at the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC). The challenge consisted of a real-life Red Team vs. Blue Team exercise, where 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.
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and build sustainable inter-institutional relations in the field of cybersecurity, the National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK) welcomed today a delegation from the counterpart institutions of the Republic of Kosovo.
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 […]
