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.


197 articles by Phil Muncaster

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


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