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.


229 articles by Phil Muncaster

Medicare scam calls, texts and ads: What to watch for this Open Enrollment

Medicare scam calls, texts and ads: What to watch for this Open Enrollment

Medicare scam calls, texts and ads: What to watch for this Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment is peak season for Medicare fraud – here’s how to tell real outreach from fakes and keep your details safe

Phil Muncaster • 14 Oct 2026 • 8 min. read


What to do when a data breach notice doesn't say much

What to do when a data breach notice doesn't say much

What to do when a data breach notice doesn't say much

Data breach notifications are telling victims less than ever. What the company leaves out can still shape what you do next.

Phil Muncaster • 12 Oct 2026 • 7 min. read


The quest for simplicity: Why SMBs want advanced protection without the complexity

The quest for simplicity: Why SMBs want advanced protection without the complexity

The quest for simplicity: Why SMBs want advanced protection without the complexity

The cybersecurity market is often making it tougher for SMBs to keep threats at bay

Phil Muncaster • 06 Oct 2026 • 8 min. read


Timeshare exit scams: From fake buyers to recovery fraud

Timeshare exit scams: From fake buyers to recovery fraud

Timeshare exit scams: From fake buyers to recovery fraud

Con artists are targeting timeshare owners who want out – and some victims are hit twice

Phil Muncaster • 29 Sep 2026 • 6 min. read


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 shiny new 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