The PC2phish project, a collaboration between the Polytechnic of Porto – School of Engineering (ISEP) and the Municipality of Valongo, has captured national media attention for its innovative contribution to enhancing cybersecurity across the Public Administration.

Funded with €120,000 under Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), PC2phish aims to detect and prevent phishing attacks and other cyber threats in real time through the use of artificial intelligence and advanced machine learning techniques.

The tool is designed to strengthen digital protection within public entities, empowering employees and technical teams to identify and respond swiftly to potential cyber threats.

Media Coverage Highlights

• Valongo and ISEP Collaborate to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Public Administration
  The Municipality of Valongo highlighted the project’s launch and the importance of this strategic partnership with ISEP, emphasizing the city’s role in testing and adopting phishing detection tools in a real-world environment.

• PC2phish Aims to Help Combat Cyberattacks in Public Administration — SAPO TEK
  This article explains how PC2phish uses AI-based models to identify suspicious patterns and automatically alert users. It also emphasizes the project’s relevance in addressing phishing—one of the main entry points for cyberattacks.

• ISEP and Valongo Receive €120,000 to Stop Municipal Cyberattacks — ECO
  The ECO article highlights the economic and strategic impact of the project, noting that PRR funding will allow ISEP and Valongo Municipality to test AI-driven security solutions in diverse local administration contexts.

• ISEP Develops AI Tool to Combat Cyberattacks in Public Administration — Observador
  Observador focuses on the national relevance of the initiative, stressing the importance of training and awareness among public sector employees, which is one of PC2phish’s key objectives.

• ISEP Creates AI Tool to Prevent Cyberattacks in Public Administration — SAPO News
  This publication underlines ISEP’s commitment to technological innovation in cybersecurity, positioning the project as part of a broader national effort toward a secure digital transformation in public services.