Phil Muncaster

Phil Muncaster is an experienced IT and cybersecurity journalist with over 18 years in the field. He began his career in 2005 as a reporter for UK enterprise IT publications IT Week and Computing, later becoming News Editor before transitioning to freelance work. Since 2014, he has served as UK/EMEA News Reporter for Infosecurity Magazine, covering major industry events and producing over 1,700 articles. His work spans prominent outlets including The Register (as Asia correspondent), MIT Technology Review, and WeLiveSecurity. Muncaster specializes in state-sponsored cyber threats, surveillance issues, and emerging technologies like AI in cybersecurity. Notable investigations include analyses of COVID-19 pandemic security challenges and operational technology (OT) vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.