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.


206 articles by Phil Muncaster

Don’t let “back to school” become “back to (cyber)bullying”

Don’t let “back to school” become “back to (cyber)bullying”

Don’t let “back to school” become “back to (cyber)bullying”

Cyberbullying is a fact of life in our digital-centric society, but there are ways to push back

Phil Muncaster27 Aug 20254 min. read


"What happens online stays online" and other cyberbullying myths, debunked

"What happens online stays online" and other cyberbullying myths, debunked

"What happens online stays online" and other cyberbullying myths, debunked

Separating truth from fiction is the first step towards making better parenting decisions. Let’s puncture some of the most common misconceptions about online harassment.

Phil Muncaster21 Aug 20255 min. read


The need for speed: Why organizations are turning to rapid, trustworthy MDR

The need for speed: Why organizations are turning to rapid, trustworthy MDR

The need for speed: Why organizations are turning to rapid, trustworthy MDR

How top-tier managed detection and response (MDR) can help organizations stay ahead of increasingly agile and determined adversaries

Phil Muncaster19 Aug 20255 min. read


Investors beware: AI-powered financial scams swamp social media

Investors beware: AI-powered financial scams swamp social media

Investors beware: AI-powered financial scams swamp social media

Can you tell the difference between legitimate marketing and deepfake scam ads? It’s not always as easy as you may think.

Phil Muncaster18 Aug 20254 min. read


How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity game

How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity game

How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity game

Digital natives are comfortable with technology, but may be more exposed to online scams and other threats than they think

Phil Muncaster12 Aug 20255 min. read


Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?

Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?

Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?

Is your phone suddenly flooded with aggressive ads, slowing down performance or leading to unusual app behavior? Here’s what to do.

Phil Muncaster08 Aug 20255 min. read


The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe

The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe

The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe

Not all browser add-ons are handy helpers – some may contain far more than you have bargained for

Phil Muncaster29 Jul 20254 min. read


Rogue CAPTCHAs: Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware

Rogue CAPTCHAs: Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware

Rogue CAPTCHAs: Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware

Before rushing to prove that you're not a robot, be wary of deceptive human verification pages as an increasingly popular vector for delivering malware

Phil Muncaster24 Jul 20254 min. read


Task scams: Why you should never pay to get paid

Task scams: Why you should never pay to get paid

Task scams: Why you should never pay to get paid

Some schemes might sound unbelievable, but they’re easier to fall for than you think. Here’s how to avoid getting played by gamified job scams.

Phil Muncaster04 Jul 20254 min. read