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.


209 articles by Phil Muncaster

Is Poshmark safe? How to buy and sell without getting scammed

Is Poshmark safe? How to buy and sell without getting scammed

Is Poshmark safe? How to buy and sell without getting scammed

Like any other marketplace, the social commerce platform has its share of red flags. It pays to know what to look for so you can shop or sell without headaches.

Phil Muncaster19 Feb 20265 min. read


Is it OK to let your children post selfies online?

Is it OK to let your children post selfies online?

Is it OK to let your children post selfies online?

When it comes to our children’s digital lives, prohibition rarely works. It’s our responsibility to help them build a healthy relationship with tech.

Phil Muncaster17 Feb 20264 min. read


Taxing times: Top IRS scams to look out for in 2026

Taxing times: Top IRS scams to look out for in 2026

Taxing times: Top IRS scams to look out for in 2026

It’s time to file your tax return. And cybercriminals are lurking to make an already stressful period even more edgy.

Phil Muncaster10 Feb 20265 min. read


OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

The mobile marketplace app has a growing number of users, but not all of them are genuine. Watch out for these common scams.

Phil Muncaster04 Feb 20266 min. read


A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

It’s snow joke – sporting events are a big draw for cybercriminals. Make sure you’re not on the losing side by following these best practices.

Phil Muncaster02 Feb 20265 min. read


Drowning in spam or scam emails? Here’s probably why

Drowning in spam or scam emails? Here’s probably why

Drowning in spam or scam emails? Here’s probably why

Has your inbox recently been deluged with unwanted and even outright malicious messages? Here are 10 possible reasons – and how to stem the tide.

Phil Muncaster27 Jan 20265 min. read


Children and chatbots: What parents should know

Children and chatbots: What parents should know

Children and chatbots: What parents should know

As children turn to AI chatbots for answers, advice, and companionship, questions emerge about their safety, privacy, and emotional development

Phil Muncaster23 Jan 20264 min. read


Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe

Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe

Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe

Here’s how the most common scams targeting Apple Pay users work and what you can do to stay one step ahead

Phil Muncaster22 Jan 20266 min. read


Why LinkedIn is a hunting ground for threat actors – and how to protect yourself

Why LinkedIn is a hunting ground for threat actors – and how to protect yourself

Why LinkedIn is a hunting ground for threat actors – and how to protect yourself

The business social networking site is a vast, publicly accessible database of corporate information. Don’t believe everyone on the site is who they say they are.

Phil Muncaster16 Jan 20264 min. read