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.


231 articles by Phil Muncaster

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 Muncaster • 18 Mar 2022 • 4 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 Muncaster • 09 Mar 2022 • 5 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 Muncaster • 22 Feb 2022 • 4 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 Muncaster • 14 Feb 2022 • 4 min. read


When love hurts: Watch out for romance scams this Valentine’s Day

When love hurts: Watch out for romance scams this Valentine’s Day

When love hurts: Watch out for romance scams this Valentine’s Day

Don’t be the next victim – spot the signs of a faux romance in time and send that scammer ‘packing’

Phil Muncaster • 11 Feb 2022 • 4 min. read


Shoulder surfing: Watch out for eagle-eyed snoopers peeking at your phone

Shoulder surfing: Watch out for eagle-eyed snoopers peeking at your phone

Shoulder surfing: Watch out for eagle-eyed snoopers peeking at your phone

Some fraudsters may use low-tech tactics to steal your sensitive information – peering over your shoulder as you enter that data is one of them

Phil Muncaster • 02 Feb 2022 • 5 min. read


Every breath you take, every move you make: Do fitness trackers pose privacy risks?

Every breath you take, every move you make: Do fitness trackers pose privacy risks?

Every breath you take, every move you make: Do fitness trackers pose privacy risks?

Should you beware of wearables? Here’s what you should know about the potential security and privacy risks of your smartwatch or fitness tracker.

Phil Muncaster • 26 Jan 2022 • 5 min. read


How to know if your email has been hacked

How to know if your email has been hacked

How to know if your email has been hacked

Think your email may have been hacked? Here are the signs to look for, how account takeover attacks commonly occur, and how to recover your account and avoid falling victim again

Phil Muncaster • 20 Jan 2022 • 3 min. read


Making loyalty pay: How to keep your loyalty rewards safe from scammers

Making loyalty pay: How to keep your loyalty rewards safe from scammers

Making loyalty pay: How to keep your loyalty rewards safe from scammers

Is loyalty fraud on your radar? Here's why your hard-earned reward points and air miles may be easy pickings for cybercriminals.

Phil Muncaster • 13 Jan 2022 • 3 min. read