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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.

Articles by Paul

Wondering whether you need a VPN or a proxy? We explain the differences between the two, which one is better and when they should be used.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN on November 23, 2023
A guide on how to use VPNs to unblock streaming videos and other content online, as well as bypassin
By Paul Bischoff in VPN on August 31, 2016
You might be giving away more private information than you realize over your smartphone. Here's how to to better protect your privacy on your mobile or tablet.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on April 21, 2020
Identity thieves use a varied array of methods to get their hands on your personal information. To p
The answer varies depending on where you live. We've laid out some instructions to put a stop to ide
A comprehensive list of apps that can help you secure your privacy online for mobile and desktop.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on February 6, 2020
Which social login offers the most control and privacy? We compared the big four side by side to fin
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on March 18, 2017
We lay out a charter of sorts that anyone to whom privacy is a concern should demand from their clo
By Paul Bischoff in Cloud and Online Backup on March 18, 2017
Facebook's Privacy Checkup is a step in the right direction to make people aware of what info and wi
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on June 30, 2017
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