Developed at ISEP using artificial intelligence, the PC2Phish project moves beyond academia to strengthen cybersecurity in local services. The innovative tool has already been applied at Valongo City Council and is ready to be deployed in other municipalities and across different sectors.
Innovative project uses AI to combat phishing in the public administration
Thursday, 29 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Public Administration (Administração Pública) is Portugal's central, regional and local government bodies and the public-sector workforce that deliver services like healthcare, education and municipal functions. A pay rise announced on 20 February 2026 raised the state's base public-sector salary to €934.99 with retroactive payments back to January 2026, so employees and those who contract with state bodies should expect updated payrolls and potential budget effects.
