About Philip Bates
Philip is the Security Editor for MUO, and has worked here since 2014. He’s been a freelance writer since 2012, having trained for an FdA in Professional Writing. He’s written and edited numerous books, and can usually be found reading comics while listening to The Killers.
The War Against ISIS Online - Is Your Security At Risk?
Anonymous claim to be targeting ISIS websites, alerting many to the fact that the terrorists have an online presence. But how are they being fought? And what should you do if you discover ISIS online?
8 Ways to Celebrate Pokemon's 20th Anniversary
This year, on 27th February, Pokémon celebrates its 20th anniversary. Here's how to celebrate in style!
10 Must-Play Handheld Games in 2016
Do you own a Nintendo 3DS or a Playstation Vita? Look forward to a year of great games! Here are just a few of the games handheld-fans can look forward to in 2016.
Why Have Americans Given Up On Privacy?
A recent study by the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication concluded Americans are resigned to giving up data. Why is this, and does it affect more than just Americans?
This Trojan Malware Might Be Recording Your Skype Conversations
If you've use Skype, you need to know about the Trojan T9000, malware that records your conversations, video-calls and text messaging, and is virtually undetectable to security suites.
Avoid These iPhone Apps for Better Battery Life
Killing background apps won't save your battery — in some cases you'll have to completely avoid an app in order to stop it from draining your smartphone's energy.
4 Things to Consider When Buying a Security Suite
McAfee, Kaspersky, Avast, Norton, Panda - all big names in online security. But how do you decide which to choose? Here are some questions you need to ask yourself when purchasing anti-virus software.
4 Creative Hobbies That Can Improve Your Life Today
It's never too late to take up a new hobby, but life offers so much choice that it can be impossible to choose. Here are five hobbies that could improve your life immediately.
How Doctor Who Has Charted Our Fear of New Technology
Let us take you on a journey through time with the Doctor to see how this little British show has charted our fear of new technology over the course of five decades and counting.
Improve Privacy & Security with 5 Easy New Year's Resolutions
A new year means an excuse for getting to grips with your online security and privacy. Here are just a few simple things you should abide by in order to keep yourself safe.
Best Gifts Under $30 for Wii U Gamers
Buying a gift for a Wii U owner? There are a number of inexpensive games and accessories available. If you're looking for gifts below $30, we've got plenty of suggestions.
What Other Major Websites Can Learn from Moonfruit's DDoS Attack
Moonfruit is the latest in a long list of online giants hit by hackers, but how they handled the threat was impressive. Indeed, other sites could learn a lot from how they handled the situation.
Porn Viewing Habits Could Be the Next Big Leak: Here's What To Do
A software engineer has recently warned that you should expect your Internet history, specifically any adult sites you've visited, to be leaked. What can you do about this?
Why Streaming Movies Is Bad for You
However much we love streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant Video, they're not always a force for good. Here are three reasons why streaming movies can be bad for you.
Facebook Privacy: How the Fight Could Be Won in Belgium
The privacy war against global social networking giant Facebook is slowly being won – in Europe, at least. Because Facebook has been given 48 hours to stop tracking non-users in Belgium...
5 Reasons Why Medical Identity Theft is Increasing
Scammers want your personal details and bank account information – but did you know that your medical records are also of interest to them? Find out what you can do about it.
Here Are 6 Pieces of Paper You Should Always Shred
We know that important documents must be shredded, but complacency is easy: 'it doesn't really matter.' But should you go to extremes and destroy all records? Which documents do you really need to shred?
Does the Database of the Dead Put Your Life & Health in Context?
Do you think about your life deeply? A new interactive helps you examine this in some context with the “Database of the Dead”. Explore interesting facts found in the official U.S. death records.
4 Ways Watching Movies Used To Be More Fun
You might not have realized that your enthusiasm for movies is waning. It's no longer the good old days. and I'm sure watching movies used to be more fun...
How to Get Your Recommended Daily Dose of News via Social Media
What if we only got news from social media? What would we miss? How effective is relying on retweets and such to spread the word? And which feeds are best for the all-important headlines?