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Landmark corporate shift follows yearslong animal welfare campaign; advocates now push for federal ban on kangaroo imports

WASHINGTON – The Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action today announced a landmark achievement in animal welfare advocacy: as of Jan. 1, 2026, Adidas, New Balance, and ASICS have officially ceased using kangaroo leather in shoes. They join Nike, Puma, Sokito, and Diadora, which have already ended production using kangaroo skin. With Umbro committed to ending use in 2026 and Mizuno committed to phasing out all kangaroo leather from its models, nine major athletic footwear companies in total have ended or pledged to end the practice—a corporate animal welfare victory unprecedented in scale and impact, accomplished through the Center's Kangaroos Are Not Shoes campaign.

“In a five-year period, the Kangaroos Are Not Shoes campaign convinced all of the world's major athletic shoe companies to stop sourcing kangaroo skins for their soccer shoes, including some of the biggest brand names in all the world,” said Wayne Pacelle, president of the Center for a Humane Economy. “This is a triumph of moral intention but also of human ingenuity at work to develop alternative products that perform for consumers. We can have it both ways – doing the right thing and delivering for consumers.”

Indeed, Adidas, Sokito, and Puma have all noted they have developed synthetic materials that are superior to kangaroo leather.

Campaign Background

The Kangaroos Are Not Shoes campaign launched in 2020 to expose the inhumane and unethical commercial kill of kangaroos in Australia with the aim of getting athletic wear shoemakers that used kangaroo leather for soccer cleats to stop using it, as the shoe production was driving the kill. Each year, approximately 2 million kangaroos are killed in Australia's commercial hunting industry – the largest land-based wildlife slaughter in the world. The kill includes nursing mothers, leaving joeys to die of starvation, predation, exposure, or blunt force trauma.

“The campaign employed a multi-faceted strategy combining direct corporate outreach, shareholder engagement, consumer education, and grassroots activism,” said Jennifer Skiff, director of the Kangaroos Are Not Shoes campaign at the Center. Activists staged protests in the United States, Germany, Australia, Canada, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, and New Zealand, and played a key role in the campaign. “We also engaged with corporate shareholders and directors, appealing to them to stop their participation in an inhumane, unethical commercial kill that, in many cases, conflicted with their own corporate policies,” said Skiff.

“The Kangaroos Are Not Shoes campaign is the most impactful wildlife campaign I’ve seen in my twenty years as an activist,” said animal rights campaigner Donny Moss. “What began as a bold moral stance, that wildlife should never be commodified for fashion, has grown into a global movement that permanently changed an industry.”

“Each company chose to stop using kangaroo skin based on the facts we provided,” Skiff said. “Working together as a global team, we created an epochal shift by exposing the truth behind the kill. These wins send a clear message to other companies: cruelty has no place in commerce.”

Looking Ahead

With these corporate victories secured, the Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action are now turning their attention to the larger set of kangaroo products in trade, including skins for uses other than athletic shoes and meat for pet food. The organizations are pushing forward with the Kangaroo Protection Act in the U.S. Congress, which would ban the import of kangaroo body parts or products made from kangaroo into the United States. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., and Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the Kangaroo Protection Act H.R. 1992 in March 2025. U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Cory Booker introduced a companion bill in the Senate in June 2025.

The Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action are calling to the public to contact their members of Congress and urge them to co-sponsor the Kangaroo Protection Act to prohibit the importation of kangaroo parts and products into the United States.

ABOUT

Animal Wellness Action is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(4) whose mission is to help animals by promoting laws and regulations at federal, state and local levels that forbid cruelty to all animals. The group also works to enforce existing anti-cruelty and wildlife protection laws. Animal Wellness Action believes helping animals helps us all. X: @AWAction_News

The Center for a Humane Economy is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) whose mission is to help animals by helping forge a more humane economic order. The first organization of its kind in the animal protection movement, the Center encourages businesses to honor their social responsibilities in a culture where consumers, investors, and other key stakeholders abhor cruelty and the degradation of the environment and embrace innovation as a means of eliminating both. The Center believes helping animals helps us all. X: @TheHumaneCenter

The KOF Economic Barometer continues in December its upward movements of the previous months. At the end of this year, the outlook for the Swiss economy for the start of 2026 is above average.

In December, the KOF Economic Barometer increases by 1.7 points to a level of 103.4 (after 101.7 in the previous month). The positive developments are reflected in the production side indicator bundles included in the Barometer. A particularly favourable outlook is shown by the indicators for manufacturing. Among the demand side indicators however, both the indicator bundles for private consumption as well as for foreign demand are under pressure.

The majority of the sub-indicators within the producing industry (manufacturing and construction) exhibit positive developments. The sub-indicators for employment prospects, for stockpiling of intermediate goods, as well as for the general business situation show a particularly bright outlook. The sub-indicators for production activity and for order backlogs, however, are weakening.

Many of the sub-indicators within manufacturing reflect the positive developments. In particular, the sub-indicators for the metal industry as well as for the wood, glass, stone and earth segment strengthen. The favourable outlook is slightly dampened by weakened developments of the sub-indicators for food and beverage producers as well as for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.

As 2025 progressed, the global economy had largely moved beyond post-COVID distortions, but growth remained uneven and the path into 2026 looks fragile. 

Preparations for this weekend’s first round of junta-imposed elections in Myanmar have resulted in unlawful attacks that may amount to war crimes as well as a drastic increase in arbitrary detentions and further crackdowns on freedom of expression, Amnesty International said today.

The military’s passage in July of the Law on the Protection of Multiparty Democratic General Elections criminalizes speaking out or inciting violence against the election or election workers. Jail sentences under the law range from three years to a maximum of life imprisonment or even the death penalty.

“This junta-organized election contrasts starkly with Myanmar’s nationwide democratic elections in 2015 and 2020. Whereas 2015 was a period of hope, promising peace and respect for human rights, the current era is one of hopelessness, where war crimes, arrests and surveillance are a feature of daily life,” said Joe Freeman, Amnesty International’s Myanmar Researcher.

“Many in Myanmar are opposed to this election because they fear it will leave the same people who have been unlawfully killing Myanmar civilians for five years in a position of entrenched power, outside the bounds of accountability and justice that they must face.”

Election law weaponized by military rulers

The junta has claimed its election law is designed to protect workers, equipment and the election process itself. But in the weeks leading up to the first round of voting on 28 December, the junta has weaponized it to intensify repressive tactics, homing in on criticism of any kind, even social media reactions, messages and posts.

In the months since the law was passed, at least 229 people have been charged under the law for “attempting to sabotage election processes,” according to military-controlled media.  Those detained include artists and people putting up anti-election stickers.

In September, a man in Myanmar's Shan State was sentenced to seven years with hard labour for criticizing the election. In early December, a man was arrested near Yangon for a Facebook message condemning the vote, while another was arrested for damaging an election billboard. There are also reports of people in camps for Internally Displaced Persons being pressured to vote under threat of losing aid.

Out of a total of 330 townships nationwide, there are an estimated 56 under martial law throughout the country where no voting will take place, according to the UN human rights office. The winner of the previous elections in 2015 and in 2020, the National League for Democracy, has been dissolved and its leaders Aung San Suu Kyi, Win Myint and others remain detained.

In 2025, air strikes in Myanmar are on track to reach record levels compared to any year since the 2021 coup. In areas of armed conflict, where the junta is trying to gain control of places so as to hold voting there, attacks have also risen since the election date announcement. The UN said this month that these attacks “seem intentioned to regain key contested areas where elections have been announced to take place”.

In one such attack, Amnesty International documented a deadly manned paraglider bombing at a festival in central Myanmar, where people had also gathered to publicly demonstrate against the election. Civilians including children were killed after the motorized paragliders dropped mortars in the middle of a crowd. On 10 December, the military bombed a hospitalheld by the ethnic resistance organization, the Arakan Army, in Rakhine State’s Mrauk-U township. This continued a pattern of attacking hospitals, schools and other civilian infrastructure throughout the country since the coup.

Amnesty International calls on the international community to focus on the human rights abuses that are a feature of this election process and to prioritize accountability in Myanmar. It should refocus its attention on suspending jet fuel shipments to the country and on bringing suspected perpetrators to justice. Amnesty International also urges the International Criminal Court (ICC) to proceed with arrest warrants for Min Aung Hlaing, the senior general who is positioning himself to emerge as civilian leader after this election, as well as other Myanmar junta officials under the ICC’s investigation.

Background

After seizing power in a coup almost five years ago, the Myanmar junta – presently known as the State Security and Peace Commission – is now attempting to entrench its rule through the ballot box, with a first round of voting on 28 December, followed by additional rounds starting in January.

The staggered voting process is a result of the coup itself, as the military’s attempt to take full power on 1 February 2021 was met with nationwide resistance, leaving large parts of the country under the control of armed groups and pro-democracy forces. The military has killed at least 7,000 civilians since the coup. The true figure is likely much higher.

Increased hostilities between the Myanmar military and armed resistance groups have meant that many Rohingya and other marginalized groups have been caught in the crossfire, further eroding their rights.

Queensland's Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC) program leverages The Connection Table to support engagement with innovation-driven leaders

The Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC) program has subscribed to The Connection Table platform to expand its reach and connect innovation-driven leaders across the state's regions.

Funded by the Queensland Government and delivered by CSIRO, RUIC is designed for Queensland-based SMEs, providing support at every stage of their R&D journey.

The program offers the skills, funding, expertise, and networks necessary to drive innovation across the state's regions, including access to up to $50,000 in dollar-matched funding for collaborative research projects with partner universities across regional Queensland. RUIC's subscription to The Connection Table will increase engagement with emerging leaders who are already driving innovation across Queensland's regions. Through its Connection Table subscription, the RUIC team will:
● Access networks and industry members who may be unaware of the RUIC program
● Connect with members who understand real-world commercial challenges to better match SMEs with the research community
● Expand the reach and impact of the RUIC program across Queensland.

The subscription provides RUIC with access to The Connection Table's extensive network of rural leaders and national opportunities.

“This engagement creates a powerful combination,” Jo Palmer, Co-Founder of The Connection Table stated.

“RUIC ensures Queensland SMEs have the research capabilities and funding to innovate. The Connection Table ensures the RUIC team have visibility of the national influence opportunities that can be leveraged by program participants to scale their impact beyond the immediate research projects.”

In 2026 the RUIC team will host online events leveraging the Connection Table's network, focusing on agriculture, health and manufacturing.

The three RUIC facilitators based regionally across Queensland are already accessing the platform to connect with members and seek introductions to identify potential research projects.

RUIC's subscription to The Connection Table demonstrates the program's commitment to identifying and supporting leaders who are already demonstrating innovation and leadership within the regions, providing them with pathways to extend their influence nationally.

“Queensland's regions are driving genuine innovation through university partnerships,” Palmer added. “Our role is ensuring these innovation leaders have the platforms to share their expertise nationally and influence the policies that support R&D across Australia.”

The RUIC program supports researchers from regional Queensland universities to build industry engagement skills, connect with local businesses, and turn research into real-world impact through masterclasses and collaborative research initiatives.

About The Connection Table

The Connection Table is Australia's leading digital platform connecting rural, regional, and remote leaders with national influence opportunities including board positions, speaking engagements, and professional development. The organisation serves as a bridge between grassroots rural leadership and metro-dominated decision-making tables, addressing the confidence gap facing rural professionals and making rural voices visible in national contexts. For more information, visit theconnectiontable.com.au

About the RUIC program

A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibres from nylon, acrylic and polyester materials.

Lab testing of an SA-made washing machine filter at Flinders University shows it can be a useful new way to help protect waterways from polyester and other synthetic microparticles.

Flinders researchers are also developing a novel approach to enhance nanoplastic capture on cellulose filters using a plasma polymer coating.

23 DECEMBER 2025 – Empire Offshore Wind LLC (Empire) is complying with the notice received from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on 22 December, ordering the suspension of ongoing activities on the Outer Continental Shelf citing national security concerns.

The Department of Interior has confirmed that a total of five offshore wind projects under construction have received notices. Empire Wind is engaging with relevant authorities to better understand this matter. Equinor has extensive experience in the US and around the world operating offshore energy infrastructure and working with military and civilian authorities to ensure compliance with national security requirements.

Empire Wind will connect to New York’s grid, delivering reliable power and strengthen the state’s energy security. Once completed, the project will provide enough power to electrify 500,000 homes. Empire Wind has coordinated closely with the federal officials on national security reviews since it executed its lease for the project in 2017, including with the Department of War.

Empire Wind is complying with relevant national security related requirements, identified as part of the regulatory process conducted over several years. Empire plans to continue to work with BOEM and other federal agencies to continue to implement all necessary mitigation for the project.

The project is more than 60% complete, with trenching, cable-laying and cable pulling ongoing on the US outer continental shelf. In total, dozens of vessels, around 1,000 people, and more than a hundred companies in the US and globally have been working in coordination on the Empire Wind project. The stop work order threatens the progress of these activities and without a swift solution there may be significant impact to the project.

Empire and its contractors are complying with the order, safely suspending all ongoing activities related to the Empire Wind Project on the Outer Continental Shelf, with the ability to perform any activities that are necessary to respond to emergency situations and/or to prevent impacts to health, safety, and the environment.

Empire Wind is being developed under contract with New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to deliver a critical new source of electricity for New York. that will bolster grid reliability at a time of rapidly growing demand. The project’s construction phase has put nearly 4,000 people to work, both within the lease area and in revitalization of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal.

Empire Wind has per 30 September 2025 a gross book value of around USD 3.1 billion, including South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Total amount drawn under the project finance term loan facility per 30 November 2025 was around USD 2.8billion.

Equinor’s ownership to Empire is held through the Equinor Wind US LLC.

Equinor is a broad energy company with more than 35 years of history in the US. Equinor has invested more than 60 billion USD in the US to date, including in oil, gas and renewables.

23 DECEMBER 2025 – Estimates for progress and costs for the Snøhvit Future project have been updated. The project has been postponed compared to the original plan and cost estimates have increased by approximately NOK four billion since 2024.

The Snøhvit Future project strengthens Norway's position as a reliable and long-term supplier of gas produced with very low greenhouse gas emissions. The project secures jobs in Hammerfest, Norwegian value creation and energy supply to Europe towards 2050.

The project has two purposes. Onshore compression will help maintain plateau production on Hammerfest LNG when the pressure in the reservoirs decrease.Electrification of Hammerfest LNG will cut annual CO2 emissions by 850,000 tonnes, equivalent to two per cent of Norway's annual emissions.

In the development phase, it is expected that about 70% of value creation will go to Norwegian companies and more than a third of this to Northern Norway.

“Snøhvit Future is about halfway completed. It is demanding to execute such a large project in an operating plant. In addition, there has been an extensive turnaround at Melkøya this year, and we underestimated the complexity of planning and executing the project under these circumstances. We also had temporary safety shutdowns that have affected progress,” says Trond Bokn, Equinor's senior vice president for project development.

Onshore compression is now expected to start in 2029, one year after the original plan.

Every autumn, the status of development projects that have submitted a plan for development and operation (PDO) is reported in the national budget. Cost estimates for the Snøhvit Future project were not ready for this year's reporting, but it was communicated that investments would increase.

The cost estimate for the project is now more than NOK 20 billion (2025). When the PDO was submitted to the authorities in 2022, the original cost estimate was NOK 13.2 billion. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to NOK 14.7 billion.

Other factors that have affected the progress and thus the cost development of the project over the past year:

The weather in the winter of 2024/2025 was worse than normal, limiting work in certain areas of the plant.
Increased engineering costs due to more complex integration into existing facilities.
The turnaround in the summer of 2025 was extended which postponed the resumption of project work on Melkøya.
High inflation has led to a significant increase in costs for the acquisition of equipment.

The world is becoming a little more interconnected again: globalisation deepened in economic, social and political terms in 2023. The Netherlands remains the most globalised country in the world, while Switzerland ranks second.

International interdependence increased slightly again in 2023, as shown by the KOF Globalisation Index. The overall index rose on average compared with 2022. This increase is broadly based, with economic, so-cial and political globalisation being on average higher than in the previous year. At the same time, the bal-ance within the economic dimension is shifting: while trade globalisation declined slightly on average, finan-cial globalisation grew significantly. Social globalisation also increased markedly.

Although the composition of the top rankings remains stable, their order has changed. The Netherlands remains the most globalised country in the world. Switzerland is now in second place, ahead of Belgium. The United Kingdom remains in fourth place. Sweden moves up to fifth place, ahead of Austria in sixth, followed by Germany, Denmark, France and Finland. Although the top ten remain unchanged as a group, the scores within this group reveal different dynamics.

The scale of the changes outside the top group is much greater. In terms of overall globalisation, Afghanistan will be one of the countries achieving the largest increases in 2023 compared with 2022, while Turkey and the West Bank & Gaza will be among those suffering the sharpest declines.

Economic globalisation: trade slightly weaker, financial integration stronger

Economic globalisation increased on average in 2023 compared with 2022. However, the two sub-indices within this dimension fared differently. Trade globalisation declined slightly on average, while financial global-isation grew significantly. This countervailing trend was also evident in the de-facto figures: actual financial interdependence rose more sharply than de-facto trade interdependence.

Singapore remains at the forefront of economic globalisation, followed by the Netherlands and Belgium. The United Arab Emirates moves up to fourth place compared with 2022, followed by Switzerland. Luxembourg falls back in the economic globalisation rankings. Cyprus is new to the top ten.

Social globalisation: sharp rise driven by de-facto interconnectedness

Social globalisation shows the strongest average increase among the three dimensions in 2023. The differ-ence between de facto and de jure is particularly striking: actual social interconnectedness is growing much more sharply, while the institutional framework is changing only slightly. This finding is consistent with a situa-tion in which cross-border social activities are increasing without formal requirements changing to the same extent.
Luxembourg remains out in front, followed by Hong Kong SAR (China) and Monaco. Andorra and Singapore complete the top five. Switzerland and Norway enter the top ten. Both improve significantly in the social index compared with 2022, moving into the leading group. In contrast, Australia and Iceland fall out of the top ten.

Political globalisation: modest increase; change at the top

Political globalisation rose slightly on average in 2023 compared with 2022. Both de-jure and de-facto scores are higher on average than in the previous year. There has been a change at the top of the rankings, with the United Kingdom claiming first place, ahead of France and Germany. Germany thus falls from first to third place compared with 2022, while France remains virtually unchanged in second place. Italy and Spain follow behind. Belgium, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Austria remain in the top ten and reveal only minor changes in their political index scores overall.

During layoffs and hiring freezes, when shortsighted businessmen choose temporary savings over long-term wins, visionary employers are scooping up top cyber talent.

Mass layoffs, hiring freezes, market uncertainty, and rushed AI integration crack businesses wide open to cyberattacks. Visionary leaders, however, can see the current situation as a rare opportunity to snatch talent in between jobs.

Current cybersecurity landscape

Cybersecurity is no longer on the margins. Reactive approach to cyber incidents is being replaced by proactive measures to prevent cyberattacks. But while the necessary tools and innovation to fend off attackers might be in place, specialists are nowhere to be found. And the situation is getting even worse every year.

According to The 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, the cybersecurity workforce gap is around 4,8 million, or 19% higher than the previous year. I would expect the demand will keep outpacing talent supply because of two main reasons:

Businesses favor AI over inexperienced workers. According to a 54‑page Stanford paper titled “Canaries in the Coal Mine? Six Facts about the Recent Employment Effects of Artificial Intelligence,” employment among early‑career workers (ages 22–25) in AI‑exposed sectors—such as software engineering and customer service—fell by about 13%. More experienced workers who could oversee AI are needed. But not all companies recognize the need to grow and upskill talent themselves.

AI is being implemented hastily by organizations and threat actors alike. Companies are eager to deploy AI tools to pursue the promising opportunities these technologies offer, often without realizing that doing so introduces additional security risks. Attackers, in turn, leverage AI at scale to automate the discovery and exploitation of vulnerabilities.

Recently, the The World Economic Forum (WEF) urged companies to implement cybersecurity measures at the speed of AI implementation as “AI introduces risk at the same rate as it introduces efficiencies.” They say security has to be a part of the strategic business roadmap.

But given there aren't enough specialists, is that easier said than done? Let me make a brief detour and give you a quick overview of the current job market to show that hope is not lost just yet.

What's happening with the job market and why it matters

If you asked me to describe it in one word, I'd say: uncertainty. Between market frenzy and AI‑bubble talk, and a rush to cut operational costs, employers seem unable to settle on a long‑term hiring strategy.

In the US, 7.2 million people (about 4.3%) are unemployed. Federal and AI-related layoffs, global trade tensions, and AI‑fueled uncertainty have left tens of thousands struggling to find jobs despite months of searching.

But businesses with a long‑term vision see opportunity. The talent pool has grown, making it easier to find the right candidate. Cybersecurity insiders say people are now more willing to relocate for work, and many value stability over salary—often accepting raises of only 3–4% instead of the 10–15% that was typical before.

Time to tap the bigger talent pool

AI is already replacing many intern tasks, especially in IT roles like programming, and companies are automating other functions such as customer support. But treating this shift as a looming catastrophe would be a mistake.

While AI automates some tasks and renders certain roles redundant, it also creates new jobs — and cybersecurity stands out as a clear growth area. Cybernews's in‑house investigations show that automation has, so far, introduced fresh security risks for organizations. For example, Lenovo's chatbot Lena could be compromised, giving attackers a way into internal systems.

Our researchers even outsmarted Meta AI, showcasing even the biggest players need more input and talent when it comes to the security of their systems.

As autonomous AI agents become capable of solving problems and acting on users' behalf, the attack surface that cybersecurity teams must defend will only expand.

“Cybersecurity is one of those rare fields where AI creates more work than it automates away,” a security insider told me.

We will not only need more people to defend our systems, but we will need more highly skilled people. In the short term, market turmoil may give employers a larger candidate pool, but that's no substitute for a long‑term talent strategy.

To meet future business needs, we must invest in young people now. Some intern tasks can be automated, but hiring and training juniors remains essential. Firms that focus solely on short‑term savings risk losing out — it's wiser to invest in the next generation of talent.

ISC2 highlighted that investing in entry-and junior-level talent is key to building a more resilient cybersecurity workforce.

The more we automate, the more human input we'll need. When searching for talent, cherish non‑technical skills like problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and a willingness to learn on the job.

In the age of AI, prioritize people.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jurgita Lapienytė is the Editor-in-Chief at Cybernews, where she leads a team of journalists and security experts dedicated to uncovering cyber threats through research, testing, and data-driven reporting, including AI security. With a career spanning over 15 years, she has reported on major global events, including the 2008 financial crisis and the 2015 Paris terror attacks, and has driven transparency through investigative journalism. A passionate advocate for cybersecurity awareness and women in tech, Jurgita has interviewed leading cybersecurity figures and amplifies underrepresented voices in the industry. Recognized as the Cybersecurity Journalist of the Year and featured in Top Cyber News Magazine's 40 Under 40 in Cybersecurity, she is a thought leader shaping the conversation around cybersecurity. Jurgita has been quoted internationally – by the BBC, Metro UK,  The Epoch Times, Extra Bladet, Computer Bild, and more. Her team reports on proprietary research highlighted in such outlets as the BBC, Forbes, TechRadar, Daily Mail, Fox News, Yahoo, and much more.

ABOUT CYBERNEWS

Cybernews is a globally recognized independent media outlet where journalists and security experts debunk cyber by research, testing, and data. Founded in 2019 in response to rising concerns about online security, the site covers breaking news, conducts original investigations, and offers unique perspectives on the evolving digital security landscape. Through white-hat investigative techniques, Cybernews research team identifies and safely discloses cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, while the editorial team provides cybersecurity-related news, analysis, and opinions by industry insiders with complete independence.

Cybernews has earned worldwide attention for its high-impact research and discoveries, which have uncovered some of the internet's most significant security exposures and data leaks. Notable ones include:

Cybernews researchers discovered multiple open datasets comprising 16 billion login credentials from infostealer malware, social media, developer portals, and corporate networks – highlighting the unprecedented risks of account takeovers, phishing, and business email compromise.

Cybernews researchers analyzed 156,080 randomly selected iOS apps – around 8% of the apps present on the App Store – and uncovered a massive oversight: 71% of them expose sensitive data.

Recently, Bob Dyachenko, a cybersecurity researcher and owner of SecurityDiscovery.com, and the Cybernews security research team discovered an unprotected Elasticsearch index, which contained a wide range of sensitive personal details related to the entire population of Georgia.

The team analyzed the new Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphone's web traffic, and found that Google's latest flagship smartphone frequently transmits private user data to the tech giant before any app is installed.

The team revealed that a massive data leak at MC2 Data, a background check firm, affects one-third of the US population.

The Cybernews security research team discovered that 50 most popular Android apps require 11 dangerous permissions on average.

They revealed that two online PDF makers leaked tens of thousands of user documents, including passports, driving licenses, certificates, and other personal information uploaded by users.

An analysis by Cybernews research discovered over a million publicly exposed secrets from over 58 thousand websites' exposed environment (.env) files.

The team revealed that Australia's football governing body, Football Australia, has leaked secret keys potentially opening access to 127 buckets of data, including ticket buyers' personal data and players' contracts and documents.

The Cybernews research team, in collaboration with cybersecurity researcher Bob Dyachenko, discovered a massive data leak containing information from numerous past breaches, comprising 12 terabytes of data and spanning over 26 billion records.

The team analyzed NASA's website, and discovered an open redirect vulnerability plaguing NASA's Astrobiology website.

The team investigated 30,000 Android Apps, and discovered that over half of them are leaking secrets that could have huge repercussions for both app developers and their customers.