Phil Muncaster

Phil Muncaster

IT Journalist


Phil has been an IT journalist for over 16 years. He started out as a reporter on UK enterprise IT title IT Week and then Computing in 2005 and moved up to the role of News Editor before leaving to pursue a freelance career. Since then, Phil has written for titles including The Register, where he worked as Asia correspondent from Hong Kong for over two years, MIT Technology Review, SC Magazine, and others. In addition to contributing to WeLiveSecurity, he also writes for InfoSecurity Magazine, IDG Connect and a range of other IT news and feature sites.


122 articles by Phil Muncaster

Scams

The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late

The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late

Scams

The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late

What are some of the most common giveaway signs that the person behind the screen or on the other end of the line isn’t who they claim to be?

Phil Muncaster18 Apr 20245 min. read


Scams

Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them

Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them

Scams

Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them

Here’s how cybercriminals target cryptocurrencies and how you can keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe

Phil Muncaster15 Apr 20246 min. read


Kids Online

Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

Kids Online

Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

Should children’s apps come with ‘warning labels’? Here's how to make sure your children's digital playgrounds are safe places to play and learn.

Phil Muncaster11 Apr 20246 min. read


Digital Security

How often should you change your passwords?

How often should you change your passwords?

Digital Security

How often should you change your passwords?

And is that actually the right question to ask? Here’s what else you should consider when it comes to keeping your accounts safe.

Phil Muncaster03 Apr 20245 min. read


Scams

Borrower beware: Common loan scams and how to avoid them

Borrower beware: Common loan scams and how to avoid them

Scams

Borrower beware: Common loan scams and how to avoid them

Personal loan scams prey on your financial vulnerability and might even trap you in a vicious circle of debt. Here’s how to avoid being scammed when considering a loan.

Phil Muncaster26 Mar 20246 min. read


Privacy

A prescription for privacy protection: Exercise caution when using a mobile health app

A prescription for privacy protection: Exercise caution when using a mobile health app

Privacy

A prescription for privacy protection: Exercise caution when using a mobile health app

Given the unhealthy data-collection habits of some mHealth apps, you’re well advised to tread carefully when choosing with whom you share some of your most sensitive data

Phil Muncaster19 Mar 20245 min. read


How To

How to share sensitive files securely online

How to share sensitive files securely online

How To

How to share sensitive files securely online

Here are a few tips for secure file transfers and what else to consider when sharing sensitive documents so that your data remains safe

Phil Muncaster13 Mar 20244 min. read


Critical Infrastructure

Election cybersecurity: Protecting the ballot box and building trust in election integrity

Election cybersecurity: Protecting the ballot box and building trust in election integrity

Critical Infrastructure

Election cybersecurity: Protecting the ballot box and building trust in election integrity

What cyberthreats could wreak havoc on elections this year and how worried should we as voters be about the integrity of our voting systems?

Phil Muncaster12 Mar 20244 min. read


Scams

Top 10 scams targeting seniors – and how to keep your money safe

Top 10 scams targeting seniors – and how to keep your money safe

Scams

Top 10 scams targeting seniors – and how to keep your money safe

The internet can be a wonderful place. But it’s also awash with fraudsters preying on people who are susceptible to fraud.

Phil Muncaster06 Mar 20245 min. read