Executive Summary The 2021 military coup in Myanmar reignited a climate of pervasive fear, especially among journalists—a problem compounded by an environment where media freedom is already fragile and financial resources are concentrated among a few. With the constant risk of persecution by the military, merely identifying as a journalist poses significant threats not only to the journalists themselves but also to their families and informants. Our research investigates how journalists overcome this situation through their security perceptions and practices. We found that predominant threats and risks to journalists stem from low-tech surveillance and control. Digital security training provided to journalists seems to overlook these rudimentary dangers: 1. Encounters at military checkpoints and the risk of arbitrary arrest during travel. Such encounters require journalists to maintain a blend of physical, digital, and emotional normalcy. Ensuring safety in these situations depends on their ability to appear as ordinary citizens, from their attire to the apps on their phones, while also keeping their composure. Tactical awareness is crucial, as is the ability to discreetly hide equipment or sensitive material in unexpected places. 2. Human infrastructure of crowdsourced surveillance, fueled by pro-military informers (dalan) and nationalist-Buddhist hardliners. Journalists must navigate their communities with caution, ready to deflect neighbourhood suspicion and avoid inciting the wrath of these groups to prevent being reported to the military. This often involves fabricating cover stories to conduct their reporting tasks safely. 5