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.


131 articles by Phil Muncaster

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


Scams

5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

Scams

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


Privacy

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

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

Privacy

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


Digital Security

My health information has been stolen. Now what?

My health information has been stolen. Now what?

Digital Security

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


Business Security

Hacktivism is evolving – and that could be bad news for organizations everywhere

Hacktivism is evolving – and that could be bad news for organizations everywhere

Business Security

Hacktivism is evolving – and that could be bad news for organizations everywhere

Hacktivism is nothing new, but the increasingly fuzzy lines between traditional hacktivism and state-backed operations make it a more potent threat

Phil Muncaster19 Jun 20245 min. read


Digital Security

Beyond the buzz: Understanding AI and its role in cybersecurity

Beyond the buzz: Understanding AI and its role in cybersecurity

Digital Security

Beyond the buzz: Understanding AI and its role in cybersecurity

A new white paper from ESET uncovers the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence for cyber-defenders

Phil Muncaster28 May 20245 min. read


Scams

Adding insult to injury: crypto recovery scams

Adding insult to injury: crypto recovery scams

Scams

Adding insult to injury: crypto recovery scams

Once your crypto has been stolen, it is extremely difficult to get back – be wary of fake promises to retrieve your funds and learn how to avoid becoming a victim twice over

Phil Muncaster02 May 20244 min. read