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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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


6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

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


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

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

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


Beware of fake AI tools masking very real malware threats

Beware of fake AI tools masking very real malware threats

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


5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

Scammers gonna scam scam scam, so before hunting for your tickets to a Taylor Swift gig or other in-demand events, learn how to stop fraudsters from leaving a blank space in your bank account

Phil Muncaster09 Jul 20245 min. read


Buying a VPN? Here’s what to know and look for

Buying a VPN? Here’s what to know and look for

Buying a VPN? Here’s what to know and look for

VPNs are not all created equal – make sure to choose the right provider that will help keep your data safe from prying eyes

Phil Muncaster25 Jun 20246 min. read


My health information has been stolen. Now what?

My health information has been stolen. Now what?

My health information has been stolen. Now what?

As health data continues to be a prized target for hackers, here's how to minimize the fallout from a breach impacting your own health records

Phil Muncaster20 Jun 20245 min. read