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

Digital Security

Passwords out, passkeys in: are you ready to make the switch?

Passwords out, passkeys in: are you ready to make the switch?

Digital Security

Passwords out, passkeys in: are you ready to make the switch?

With passkeys poised for prime time, passwords seem passé. What are the main benefits of ditching one in favor of the other?

Phil Muncaster20 Jun 20235 min. read


Business Security

Cyber insurance: What is it and does my company need it?

Cyber insurance: What is it and does my company need it?

Business Security

Cyber insurance: What is it and does my company need it?

While not a 'get out of jail free card' for your business, cyber insurance can help insulate it from the financial impact of a cyber-incident

Phil Muncaster13 Jun 20234 min. read


Secure Coding

All eyes on APIs: Top 3 API security risks and how to mitigate them

All eyes on APIs: Top 3 API security risks and how to mitigate them

Secure Coding

All eyes on APIs: Top 3 API security risks and how to mitigate them

As APIs are a favorite target for threat actors, the challenge of securing the glue that holds various software elements together is taking on increasing urgency

Phil Muncaster01 Jun 20234 min. read


Digital Security

Digital security for the self-employed: Staying safe without an IT team to help

Digital security for the self-employed: Staying safe without an IT team to help

Digital Security

Digital security for the self-employed: Staying safe without an IT team to help

Nobody wants to spend their time dealing with the fallout of a security incident instead of building up their business

Phil Muncaster24 May 20234 min. read


Kids Online

Why you need parental control software – and 5 features to look for

Why you need parental control software – and 5 features to look for

Kids Online

Why you need parental control software – and 5 features to look for

Strike a balance between making the internet a safer place for your children and giving them the freedom to explore, learn and socialize

Phil Muncaster12 May 20234 min. read


How To

10 things to look out for when buying a password manager

10 things to look out for when buying a password manager

How To

10 things to look out for when buying a password manager

Here's how to choose the right password vault for you and what exactly to consider when weighing your options

Phil Muncaster11 Apr 20235 min. read


Digital Security

Understanding Managed Detection and Response – and what to look for in an MDR solution

Understanding Managed Detection and Response – and what to look for in an MDR solution

Digital Security

Understanding Managed Detection and Response – and what to look for in an MDR solution

Why your organization should consider an MDR solution and five key things to look for in a service offering

Phil Muncaster23 Mar 20234 min. read


Scams

SVB's collapse is a scammer’s dream: Don’t get caught out

SVB's collapse is a scammer’s dream: Don’t get caught out

Scams

SVB's collapse is a scammer’s dream: Don’t get caught out

How cybercriminals can exploit Silicon Valley Bank's downfall for their own ends – and at your expense

Phil Muncaster17 Mar 20235 min. read


Scams

5 signs you’ve fallen for a scam – and what to do next

5 signs you’ve fallen for a scam – and what to do next

Scams

5 signs you’ve fallen for a scam – and what to do next

Here’s how to know you have fallen victim to a scam – and what to do in order to undo or mitigate the damage.

Phil Muncaster13 Mar 20234 min. read