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.


127 articles by Phil Muncaster

Scams

Virtual kidnapping: How to see through this terrifying scam

Virtual kidnapping: How to see through this terrifying scam

Scams

Virtual kidnapping: How to see through this terrifying scam

Phone fraud takes a frightening twist as fraudsters can tap into AI to cause serious emotional and financial damage to the victims

Phil Muncaster18 Jan 20244 min. read


Scams

Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’

Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’

Scams

Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’

Here are some scams you may encounter on the shopping juggernaut, plus a few simple steps you can take to help safeguard your data while bagging that irresistible deal

Phil Muncaster17 Jan 20245 min. read


Business Security

The 7 deadly cloud security sins – and how SMBs can do things better

The 7 deadly cloud security sins – and how SMBs can do things better

Business Security

The 7 deadly cloud security sins – and how SMBs can do things better

By eliminating these mistakes and blind spots, your organization can take massive strides towards optimizing its use of cloud without exposing itself to cyber-risk

Phil Muncaster16 Jan 20245 min. read


Mobile Security

Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you

Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you

Mobile Security

Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you

WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal clones and mods remain a popular vehicle for malware distribution. Don’t get taken for a ride.

Phil Muncaster10 Jan 20245 min. read


Digital Security

A year in review: 10 of the biggest security incidents of 2023

A year in review: 10 of the biggest security incidents of 2023

Digital Security

A year in review: 10 of the biggest security incidents of 2023

As we draw the curtain on another eventful year in cybersecurity, let’s review some of the high-profile cyber-incidents that befell various organizations this year

Phil Muncaster28 Dec 20236 min. read


Digital Security

Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech

Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech

Digital Security

Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech

Before getting rid of your no-longer-needed device, make sure it doesn’t contain any of your personal documents or information

Phil Muncaster27 Dec 20235 min. read


Digital Security

Safeguard the joy: 10 tips for securing your shiny new device

Safeguard the joy: 10 tips for securing your shiny new device

Digital Security

Safeguard the joy: 10 tips for securing your shiny new device

Unwrapping a new gadget this holiday season will put a big smile on your face but things may quickly turn sour if the device and data on it aren’t secured properly

Phil Muncaster21 Dec 20234 min. read


Business Security

Executives behaving badly: 5 ways to manage the executive cyberthreat

Executives behaving badly: 5 ways to manage the executive cyberthreat

Business Security

Executives behaving badly: 5 ways to manage the executive cyberthreat

Failing to practice what you preach, especially when you are a juicy target for bad actors, creates a situation fraught with considerable risk

Phil Muncaster30 Nov 20235 min. read


Business Security

Retail at risk: Top threats facing retailers this holiday season

Retail at risk: Top threats facing retailers this holiday season

Business Security

Retail at risk: Top threats facing retailers this holiday season

While it may be too late to introduce wholesale changes to your security policies, it doesn’t hurt to take a fresh look at where the biggest threats are and which best practices can help neutralize them

Phil Muncaster28 Nov 20236 min. read