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.


137 articles by Phil Muncaster

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


Cybercrime

Don't become a statistic: Tips to help keep your personal data off the dark web

Don't become a statistic: Tips to help keep your personal data off the dark web

Cybercrime

Don't become a statistic: Tips to help keep your personal data off the dark web

You may not always stop your personal information from ending up in the internet’s dark recesses, but you can take steps to protect yourself from criminals looking to exploit it

Phil Muncaster29 Oct 20246 min. read


Scams

Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them?

Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them?

Scams

Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them?

Watch out for schemes where fraudsters trick people into sharing verification codes so they can gain access to their phone numbers

Phil Muncaster21 Oct 20245 min. read


Scams

Quishing attacks are targeting electric car owners: Here’s how to slam on the brakes

Quishing attacks are targeting electric car owners: Here’s how to slam on the brakes

Scams

Quishing attacks are targeting electric car owners: Here’s how to slam on the brakes

Ever alert to fresh money-making opportunities, fraudsters are blending physical and digital threats to steal drivers’ payment details

Phil Muncaster15 Oct 20245 min. read


Digital Security

Don’t panic and other tips for staying safe from scareware

Don’t panic and other tips for staying safe from scareware

Digital Security

Don’t panic and other tips for staying safe from scareware

Keep your cool, arm yourself with the right knowledge, and other tips for staying unshaken by fraudsters’ scare tactics

Phil Muncaster25 Sep 20245 min. read


Kids Online

Time to engage: How parents can help keep their children safe on Snapchat

Time to engage: How parents can help keep their children safe on Snapchat

Kids Online

Time to engage: How parents can help keep their children safe on Snapchat

Here’s what parents should know about Snapchat and why you should take some time to ensure your children can stay safe when using the app

Phil Muncaster24 Sep 20245 min. read


Scams

6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

Scams

6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

Learn about the main tactics used by scammers impersonating Best Buy’s tech support arm and how to avoid falling for their tricks

Phil Muncaster11 Sep 20245 min. read


Scams

Top 6 Craigslist scams: Don’t fall for these tricks

Top 6 Craigslist scams: Don’t fall for these tricks

Scams

Top 6 Craigslist scams: Don’t fall for these tricks

Here’s how to spot and dodge scams when searching for stuff on the classified ads website that offers almost everything under the sun

Phil Muncaster12 Aug 20245 min. read


Digital Security

Beware of fake AI tools masking very real malware threats

Beware of fake AI tools masking very real malware threats

Digital Security

Beware of fake AI tools masking very real malware threats

Ever attuned to the latest trends, cybercriminals distribute malicious tools that pose as ChatGPT, Midjourney and other generative AI assistants

Phil Muncaster29 Jul 20247 min. read