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.


152 articles by Phil Muncaster

When IT meets OT: Cybersecurity for the physical world

When IT meets OT: Cybersecurity for the physical world

When IT meets OT: Cybersecurity for the physical world

While relatively rare, real-world incidents impacting operational technology highlight that organizations in critical infrastructure can’t afford to dismiss the OT threat

Phil Muncaster14 Mar 20254 min. read


AI-driven deception: A new face of corporate fraud

AI-driven deception: A new face of corporate fraud

AI-driven deception: A new face of corporate fraud

Malicious use of AI is reshaping the fraud landscape, creating major new risks for businesses

Phil Muncaster10 Mar 20254 min. read


Kids behaving badly online? Here's what parents can do

Kids behaving badly online? Here's what parents can do

Kids behaving badly online? Here's what parents can do

By taking time to understand and communicate the impact of undesirable online behavior, you can teach your kids an invaluable set of life lessons for a new digital age

Phil Muncaster05 Mar 20255 min. read


No, you’re not fired – but beware of job termination scams

No, you’re not fired – but beware of job termination scams

No, you’re not fired – but beware of job termination scams

Some employment scams take an unexpected turn as cybercriminals shift from “hiring” to “firing” staff

Phil Muncaster18 Feb 20255 min. read


How AI-driven identify fraud is causing havoc

How AI-driven identify fraud is causing havoc

How AI-driven identify fraud is causing havoc

Deepfake fraud, synthetic identities, and AI-powered scams make identity theft harder to detect and prevent – here's how to fight back

Phil Muncaster11 Feb 20254 min. read


Patch or perish: How organizations can master vulnerability management

Patch or perish: How organizations can master vulnerability management

Patch or perish: How organizations can master vulnerability management

Don’t wait for a costly breach to provide a painful reminder of the importance of timely software patching

Phil Muncaster05 Feb 20255 min. read


Going (for) broke: 6 common online betting scams and how to avoid them

Going (for) broke: 6 common online betting scams and how to avoid them

Going (for) broke: 6 common online betting scams and how to avoid them

Don’t roll the dice on your online safety – watch out for bogus sports betting apps and other traps commonly set by scammers

Phil Muncaster28 Jan 20255 min. read


The evolving landscape of data privacy: Key trends to shape 2025

The evolving landscape of data privacy: Key trends to shape 2025

The evolving landscape of data privacy: Key trends to shape 2025

Incoming laws, combined with broader developments on the threat landscape, will create further complexity and urgency for security and compliance teams

Phil Muncaster23 Jan 20255 min. read


Under lock and key: Protecting corporate data from cyberthreats in 2025

Under lock and key: Protecting corporate data from cyberthreats in 2025

Under lock and key: Protecting corporate data from cyberthreats in 2025

Data breaches can cause a loss of revenue and market value as a result of diminished customer trust and reputational damage

Phil Muncaster21 Jan 20255 min. read