Paul Bischoff
Paul is Comparitech’s editor and a regular commentator on cyber security and privacy topics in national and international media including New York Times, BBC, Forbes, The Guardian and many others. He's been writing about the tech industry since 2012 for publications like Tech in Asia, Mashable, and various startup blogs.
Paul has an in-depth knowledge of VPNs, having been an early adopter while looking to access the open internet during this time in China.
He previously worked in Beijing as an editor for Tech in Asia, and has been writing and reporting on technology for the last decade. He has also volunteered as a teacher for older adults learning basic tech literacy and cyber awareness. You can find him on Twitter at @pabischoff.
How to spot and stop bandwidth throttling by your ISP, government, school, or office with a VPN. Learn why and how throttling happens.
The 5 best VPNs to use with uTorrent, some to avoid, and how to bind your IP so files are only downloaded over the VPN connection.
The best VPNs for WhatsApp on iOS and Android. Uncensor WhatsApp in any country including China, Egypt, Turkey, UAE, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia.
When booking a vacation, we all want to make sure we’re getting the best deal possible. From comparison sites to price alerts, there are a number of savvy ways we can try and keep costs down. Our team of researchers looked to see if using a VPN to book flights, hotels, and car hire could […]
Much of our personal data is online or held within electronic systems, and protecting this data has never been more important. When it comes to our children’s data, the stakes are even higher. Which countries ensure the safety of our children’s data by restricting its collection? Where in the world is parental consent required before […]
If you think AT&T is intentionally slowing down your internet speed on mobile or on your home internet, then a VPN might help.
We’ll show you how to live stream the 2021 MLB All-Star game without cable from anywhere. You can even watch this year’s All-Star game for free.
Travel is finally back! After nearly two years away from visiting our favorite destinations, the promise of travel in 2022 is looking much more likely, with many countries reopening their borders to foreign nationals. But, have you ever considered how “private” our travels are? We voluntarily give personal data away at each desired destination in […]
Investing money online is now quicker and easier than ever before. You’re often just a click away from investing your hard-earned cash into something that promises great financial returns. It’s as simple as that. Or, is it…? All types of investments carry some risk– it’s not just the stock market you need to keep an […]
According to FOI requests submitted by the research team at Comparitech, UK government employees received 2,400 malicious emails each in 2021. Across just under 260 government organizations, we estimate that 764,331 government employees received a total of 2.69 billion malicious emails in 2021. Malicious emails are defined as malware (including ransomware), phishing, and spam emails. […]