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.


225 articles by Phil Muncaster

Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you download

Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you download

Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you download

As AI lets anyone build software, here’s how to vet that new shiny app before it exposes your data

Phil Muncaster • 25 Sep 2026 • 6 min. read


Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first

Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first

Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first

Crypto ATM scams often follow a predictable script – here’s how to recognize it and what to do if you’ve already been caught out

Phil Muncaster • 24 Sep 2026 • 5 min. read


Looking for free Robux? Here’s what’s real, and what’s a scam

Looking for free Robux? Here’s what’s real, and what’s a scam

Looking for free Robux? Here’s what’s real, and what’s a scam

Fake giveaways, free Robux generators and lookalike login pages all target the same thing – your Roblox account

Phil Muncaster • 22 Sep 2026 • 5 min. read


‘Nudify’ apps: What to do if someone makes a fake nude of you

‘Nudify’ apps: What to do if someone makes a fake nude of you

‘Nudify’ apps: What to do if someone makes a fake nude of you

Whether you’re a victim, the parent of a victim, or just concerned, here’s what you can do about fake nude images

Phil Muncaster • 18 Sep 2026 • 5 min. read


Cyberthreats are moving faster than SMBs: Readiness must accelerate

Cyberthreats are moving faster than SMBs: Readiness must accelerate

Cyberthreats are moving faster than SMBs: Readiness must accelerate

As AI adoption expands the attack surface and adds to the security workload, businesses need automation backed by experts

Phil Muncaster • 16 Sep 2026 • 8 min. read


Safe word: What is it and why do you need one?

Safe word: What is it and why do you need one?

Safe word: What is it and why do you need one?

AI scams are now hyper-realistic. But there’s one simple way to see through them.

Phil Muncaster • 09 Sep 2026 • 5 min. read


I’ve been deepfaked: What do I do?

I’ve been deepfaked: What do I do?

I’ve been deepfaked: What do I do?

Don’t panic if you spot an illegally created image or video of you online – there are ways to request its removal

Phil Muncaster • 02 Sep 2026 • 5 min. read


AI-driven OSINT in the wrong hands – and why everyone could be a target for fraud

AI-driven OSINT in the wrong hands – and why everyone could be a target for fraud

AI-driven OSINT in the wrong hands – and why everyone could be a target for fraud

It’s getting cheaper and easier for cybercriminals to research potential victims. Here’s what’s still in your control.

Phil Muncaster • 27 Aug 2026 • 5 min. read


How QR-code phishing can slip past corporate security measures

How QR-code phishing can slip past corporate security measures

How QR-code phishing can slip past corporate security measures

Quishing has become a popular alternative to traditional phishing. Here’s how businesses can close the gap.

Phil Muncaster • 17 Aug 2026 • 5 min. read