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.


149 articles by Phil Muncaster

No, you’re not fired – but beware of job termination scams

No, you’re not fired – but beware of job termination scams

No, you’re not fired – but beware of job termination scams

Some employment scams take an unexpected turn as cybercriminals shift from “hiring” to “firing” staff

Phil Muncaster18 Feb 20255 min. read


How AI-driven identify fraud is causing havoc

How AI-driven identify fraud is causing havoc

How AI-driven identify fraud is causing havoc

Deepfake fraud, synthetic identities, and AI-powered scams make identity theft harder to detect and prevent – here's how to fight back

Phil Muncaster11 Feb 20254 min. read


Patch or perish: How organizations can master vulnerability management

Patch or perish: How organizations can master vulnerability management

Patch or perish: How organizations can master vulnerability management

Don’t wait for a costly breach to provide a painful reminder of the importance of timely software patching

Phil Muncaster05 Feb 20255 min. read


Going (for) broke: 6 common online betting scams and how to avoid them

Going (for) broke: 6 common online betting scams and how to avoid them

Going (for) broke: 6 common online betting scams and how to avoid them

Don’t roll the dice on your online safety – watch out for bogus sports betting apps and other traps commonly set by scammers

Phil Muncaster28 Jan 20255 min. read


The evolving landscape of data privacy: Key trends to shape 2025

The evolving landscape of data privacy: Key trends to shape 2025

The evolving landscape of data privacy: Key trends to shape 2025

Incoming laws, combined with broader developments on the threat landscape, will create further complexity and urgency for security and compliance teams

Phil Muncaster23 Jan 20255 min. read


Under lock and key: Protecting corporate data from cyberthreats in 2025

Under lock and key: Protecting corporate data from cyberthreats in 2025

Under lock and key: Protecting corporate data from cyberthreats in 2025

Data breaches can cause a loss of revenue and market value as a result of diminished customer trust and reputational damage

Phil Muncaster21 Jan 20255 min. read


Cybersecurity and AI: What does 2025 have in store?

Cybersecurity and AI: What does 2025 have in store?

Cybersecurity and AI: What does 2025 have in store?

In the hands of malicious actors, AI tools can enhance the scale and severity of all manner of scams, disinformation campaigns and other threats

Phil Muncaster15 Jan 20255 min. read


Crypto is soaring, but so are threats: Here’s how to keep your wallet safe

Crypto is soaring, but so are threats: Here’s how to keep your wallet safe

Crypto is soaring, but so are threats: Here’s how to keep your wallet safe

As detections of cryptostealers surge across Windows, Android and macOS, it's time for a refresher on how to keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe

Phil Muncaster09 Jan 20255 min. read


State-aligned actors are increasingly deploying ransomware – and that’s bad news for everyone

State-aligned actors are increasingly deploying ransomware – and that’s bad news for everyone

State-aligned actors are increasingly deploying ransomware – and that’s bad news for everyone

The blurring of lines between cybercrime and state-sponsored attacks underscores the increasingly fluid and multifaceted nature of today’s cyberthreats

Phil Muncaster07 Jan 20255 min. read