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.


211 articles by Phil Muncaster

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


Your personal information is on the dark web. What happens next?

Your personal information is on the dark web. What happens next?

Your personal information is on the dark web. What happens next?

If your data is on the dark web, it’s probably only a matter of time before it’s abused for fraud or account hijacking. Here’s what to do.

Phil Muncaster13 Jan 20266 min. read


A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?

A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?

A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?

Have you ever received a package you never ordered? It could be a warning sign that your data has been compromised, with more fraud to follow.

Phil Muncaster23 Dec 20255 min. read


The big catch: How whaling attacks target top executives

The big catch: How whaling attacks target top executives

The big catch: How whaling attacks target top executives

Is your organization’s senior leadership vulnerable to a cyber-harpooning? Learn how to keep them safe.

Phil Muncaster09 Dec 20255 min. read


Phishing, privileges and passwords: Why identity is critical to improving cybersecurity posture

Phishing, privileges and passwords: Why identity is critical to improving cybersecurity posture

Phishing, privileges and passwords: Why identity is critical to improving cybersecurity posture

Identity is effectively the new network boundary. It must be protected at all costs.

Phil Muncaster04 Dec 20254 min. read


Oversharing is not caring: What’s at stake if your employees post too much online

Oversharing is not caring: What’s at stake if your employees post too much online

Oversharing is not caring: What’s at stake if your employees post too much online

From LinkedIn to X, GitHub to Instagram, there are plenty of opportunities to share work-related information. But posting could also get your company into trouble.

Phil Muncaster01 Dec 20255 min. read


What parents should know to protect their children from doxxing

What parents should know to protect their children from doxxing

What parents should know to protect their children from doxxing

Online disagreements among young people can easily spiral out of control. Parents need to understand what’s at stake.

Phil Muncaster27 Nov 20255 min. read


Influencers in the crosshairs: How cybercriminals are targeting content creators

Influencers in the crosshairs: How cybercriminals are targeting content creators

Influencers in the crosshairs: How cybercriminals are targeting content creators

Social media influencers can provide reach and trust for scams and malware distribution. Robust account protection is key to stopping the fraudsters.

Phil Muncaster25 Nov 20254 min. read