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.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Experts from critical information infrastructure and independent institutions participated in a training organized by the National Cybersecurity Authority , where the SimSpace platform was presented and tested. SimSpace is an advanced platform that enables the simulation of cyber-attacks and the testing of defense strategies in a controlled environment. Participants engaged in a hands-on simulation, testing […]
Flavio Queiroz, a cybersecurity expert at the Brazilian Navy Cyber Defense, has praised AKSK’s analysis of LockBit 4.0. He considered it a valuable contribution and shared it with his professional network on LinkedIn. What does the analysis include? Analysis of the PowerShell script used for initial infection Comparison with the MITRE ATT&CK framework Results from […]
