In 2022 Albania was the victim of a serious cyber attack that led to the temporary exclusion of public services and the break-up of diplomatic relations with Iran. In response, the Cyber safety Agency (AKSK)**, acting as [CSIRT](https://cyberdefence24.pl/cybersecurity/Polish-government-and-military-target-Russian-intelligence-report-csirt-gov), and increased the budget and resources of AKCESK, an institution liable for digital security.