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.


219 articles by Phil Muncaster

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 Muncaster02 Sep 20265 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 Muncaster27 Aug 20265 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 Muncaster17 Aug 20265 min. read


Are AI tutors safe for your kids?

Are AI tutors safe for your kids?

Are AI tutors safe for your kids?

AI tutors can offer useful support, but their quality and safeguards vary widely. Here’s what parents should check before handing one to a child.

Phil Muncaster10 Aug 20266 min. read


Beyond the screenshot: Why you should verify what you see

Beyond the screenshot: Why you should verify what you see

Beyond the screenshot: Why you should verify what you see

The screenshot may look convincing, but it doesn’t necessarily prove that the payment, booking or conversation is genuine

Phil Muncaster30 Jul 20266 min. read


Cyber readiness for SMBs: Getting the basics right

Cyber readiness for SMBs: Getting the basics right

Cyber readiness for SMBs: Getting the basics right

AI is changing cybercrime, but SMB cyber readiness still largely depends on closing the familiar gaps

Phil Muncaster03 Jul 20265 min. read


Inside the inbox: Why cybercriminals want to break into your email account

Inside the inbox: Why cybercriminals want to break into your email account

Inside the inbox: Why cybercriminals want to break into your email account

Your inbox is an identity system all of its own: whoever owns it may own a lot more

Phil Muncaster29 Jun 20265 min. read


SMB cyber readiness: the road to resilience starts here

SMB cyber readiness: the road to resilience starts here

SMB cyber readiness: the road to resilience starts here

Your business may be small, but its attack surface is anything but. Readiness is the first step to resilience.

Phil Muncaster26 Jun 20265 min. read


Lessons for life: Why children’s data is a long-term identity risk

Lessons for life: Why children’s data is a long-term identity risk

Lessons for life: Why children’s data is a long-term identity risk

Your child’s first data breach may happen before they’ve even opened a bank account. Here’s how to keep their digital life safe.

Phil Muncaster03 Jun 20266 min. read