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Paul Bischoff

Tech Writer, Privacy Advocate and VPN Expert

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.

Articles by Paul
Surveillance camera statistics: which are the most surveilled cities?
We've gathered data on CCTV cameras in use in 120 major cities across the globe to determine which c
By Paul Bischoff in Surveillance Studies on June 25, 2025
2.1 million customer records breached at Mexican online bookstore, personal and purchase data stolen
Mexico-based bookseller Librería Porrúa exposed millions of customer records to anyone with an internet connection. The database was subsequently wiped out and held for ransom by hackers.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on August 1, 2019
How Do People Feel About Cryptocurrencies?
Using machine learning, we set out to quantify positive and negative public sentiment surrounding va
By Paul Bischoff in Crypto on April 13, 2022
A recent history of US Government Breaches – can you trust them with your data?
Exploring the timeline of US Government breaches: Assessing the implications for data trust and secu
By Paul Bischoff in Data Breaches Studies on November 28, 2023
22% of users would quit WhatsApp if encryption is banned
The US government may ban encrypted messaging and according to the results of our survey, this could have a big impact on WhatsApp’s popularity.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on July 18, 2019
Who’s Being Targeted? An In-Depth Analysis of Political Advertising on Facebook
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on March 24, 2022
2/3 of Facebook users haven’t assigned anyone to manage their account when they die. Should you?
Facebook allows users to choose who manages their accounts when they die, but two-thirds of users have never done so, according to a recent study.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on July 11, 2019
How Many Americans Submitted Complaints Against Robocalls? Analysis of the FTC’s Do Not Call Registry 
Robocall complaints grew by 165% between 2014 and 2017. We analyzed data from the FTC to understand
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on May 26, 2022
How to watch 2019 NBA Summer League online from anywhere
We'll show you how to watch the 2019 NBA Summer League final live online from anywhere in the world. You can even livestream the Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves for free by taking advantage of free trial offers.
By Paul Bischoff in Sports Streaming on July 15, 2019
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