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 […]

Digital Safety for All – Awareness Session for Children with Special Needs and Their Parents

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, […]

AKSK Expands the Network of Critical and Important Information Infrastructure Operators

  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 […]

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 […]

Strengthening Cybersecurity – NCSA Expands the List of Critical and Important Information Infrastructures

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 […]

Cybersecurity a Common Priority between the EU and Albania

At the conclusion of the “Cyber ​​Security Rapid Response” project, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Ambassador of the European Union to Albania, Mr. Silvio Gonzato, to the premises of the National Cyber ​​Security Authority. The Ambassador was received by the Director of AKSK, Mr. Igli Tafa, with whom he shared a conversation on […]