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.


145 articles by Phil Muncaster

Business Security

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

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

Business Security

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


Business Security

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

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

Business Security

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


Digital Security

Cybersecurity and AI: What does 2025 have in store?

Cybersecurity and AI: What does 2025 have in store?

Digital Security

Cybersecurity and AI: What does 2025 have in store?

In the hands of malicious actors, AI tools can enhance the scale and severity of all manner of scams, disinformation campaigns and other threats

Phil Muncaster15 Jan 20255 min. read


Digital Security

Crypto is soaring, but so are threats: Here’s how to keep your wallet safe

Crypto is soaring, but so are threats: Here’s how to keep your wallet safe

Digital Security

Crypto is soaring, but so are threats: Here’s how to keep your wallet safe

As detections of cryptostealers surge across Windows, Android and macOS, it's time for a refresher on how to keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe

Phil Muncaster09 Jan 20255 min. read


Business Security

State-aligned actors are increasingly deploying ransomware – and that’s bad news for everyone

State-aligned actors are increasingly deploying ransomware – and that’s bad news for everyone

Business Security

State-aligned actors are increasingly deploying ransomware – and that’s bad news for everyone

The blurring of lines between cybercrime and state-sponsored attacks underscores the increasingly fluid and multifaceted nature of today’s cyberthreats

Phil Muncaster07 Jan 20255 min. read


Business Security

Cybersecurity is never out-of-office: Protecting your business anytime, anywhere

Cybersecurity is never out-of-office: Protecting your business anytime, anywhere

Business Security

Cybersecurity is never out-of-office: Protecting your business anytime, anywhere

While you're enjoying the holiday season, cybercriminals could be gearing up for their next big attack – make sure your company's defenses are ready, no matter the time of year

Phil Muncaster18 Dec 20244 min. read


Mobile Security

Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

Mobile Security

Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

Buying a pre-owned phone doesn’t have to mean compromising your security – take these steps to enjoy the benefits of cutting-edge technology at a fraction of the cost

Phil Muncaster09 Dec 20245 min. read


Scams

Scams to look out for this holiday season

Scams to look out for this holiday season

Scams

Scams to look out for this holiday season

‘Tis the season to be wary – be on your guard and don’t let fraud ruin your shopping spree

Phil Muncaster28 Nov 20247 min. read


Scams

What is “Scam Likely”? Putting the phone down on unwanted calls

What is “Scam Likely”? Putting the phone down on unwanted calls

Scams

What is “Scam Likely”? Putting the phone down on unwanted calls

Tired of dodging all those 'Scam Likely' calls? Here's what’s behind the label and how to stay one step ahead of phone scammers.

Phil Muncaster18 Nov 20245 min. read