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The physical and digital security of journalists and their sources is under threat in many parts of the world. They are vulnerable to malware, spyware and digital surveillance, which compromises their privacy, safety and ability to do their jobs. They are also targeted by governments trying to chip away at encryption protections offered by secure messaging apps (Signal, WhatsApp, ProtonMail) and by legacy social media platforms that enable data and communication sharing (Twitter, X).

New threats emerge daily, so professionals must stay informed to protect their organizations. Cybersecurity news keeps them up to date on the latest risks and vulnerabilities, providing them with the information they need to respond quickly and mitigate risk. News also informs their strategies and positions them as trusted advisors.

Everything may feel secure-until the small things slip through. A tiny bug, a reused password, or a quiet connection is all it takes to expose an organization to serious attack. Most threats start small and go undetected, making it crucial for security teams to keep an eye out for the little things that could lead to big problems.

This week’s Cyberthreat News features a new threat actor targeting Colombian banks with a phishing campaign and a researcher highlighting a vulnerability in TBK DVRs and Four-Faith routers that can be exploited to gain remote access. Plus, Elon Musk’s X platform faces scrutiny for possible algorithmic bias and Hawaiian Airlines discloses a security incident that affected some of its IT systems.