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

There’s no sugarcoating it: That online sugar daddy may be a scammer

There’s no sugarcoating it: That online sugar daddy may be a scammer

There’s no sugarcoating it: That online sugar daddy may be a scammer

The bitter truth about how fraudsters dupe online daters in this new twist on romance fraud

Phil Muncaster05 May 20224 min. read


What’s behind the record-high number of zero days?

What’s behind the record-high number of zero days?

What’s behind the record-high number of zero days?

Organizations need to get better at mitigating threats from unknown vulnerabilities, especially as both state-backed operatives and financially-motivated cybercriminals are increasing their activity

Phil Muncaster03 May 20224 min. read


BEC: What to know about – and how to stop – the costliest internet scam

BEC: What to know about – and how to stop – the costliest internet scam

BEC: What to know about – and how to stop – the costliest internet scam

BEC fraud generated more losses for victims than any other type of cybercrime in 2021. It’s long past time that organizations got a handle on these scams.

Phil Muncaster26 Apr 20224 min. read


Webcam hacking: How to know if someone may be spying on you through your webcam

Webcam hacking: How to know if someone may be spying on you through your webcam

Webcam hacking: How to know if someone may be spying on you through your webcam

Camfecting doesn’t ‘just’ invade your privacy – it could seriously impact your mental health and wellbeing. Here’s how to keep an eye on your laptop camera.

Phil Muncaster25 Apr 20225 min. read


How secure is your cloud storage? Mitigating data security risks in the cloud

How secure is your cloud storage? Mitigating data security risks in the cloud

How secure is your cloud storage? Mitigating data security risks in the cloud

As cloud systems are increasingly the bedrock on which digital transformation is built, keeping a close eye on how they are secured is an essential cybersecurity best practice

Phil Muncaster07 Apr 20224 min. read


Defending the data center: The time to act is now

Defending the data center: The time to act is now

Defending the data center: The time to act is now

Cyberattacks against data centers may ultimately be everyone's problem – how prepared are their operators for the heightened risk of cyber-assaults?

Phil Muncaster18 Mar 20224 min. read


Securing healthcare: An IT health check on the state of the sector

Securing healthcare: An IT health check on the state of the sector

Securing healthcare: An IT health check on the state of the sector

No sector or organization is immune to rapidly escalating threats, but when it comes to healthcare, the stakes couldn’t be higher

Phil Muncaster09 Mar 20225 min. read


Teenage cybercrime: How to stop kids from taking the wrong path

Teenage cybercrime: How to stop kids from taking the wrong path

Teenage cybercrime: How to stop kids from taking the wrong path

It’s never too late to prevent children from being dragged to the dark side and to ensure their skills are a force for good

Phil Muncaster22 Feb 20224 min. read


From the back office to the till: Cybersecurity challenges facing global retailers

From the back office to the till: Cybersecurity challenges facing global retailers

From the back office to the till: Cybersecurity challenges facing global retailers

How well retailers can manage the surge in cyberthreats may be crucial for their prospects in a post‑pandemic world

Phil Muncaster14 Feb 20224 min. read