Ray Walsh is a digital privacy expert with over 10 years of experience writing about consumer privacy services including VPNs, password managers, secure email services, and encrypted cloud backups.
Ray graduated from the English department of Exeter University in the UK and has since been quoted over 500 times to express his privacy advocacy opinions in leading publications such as The Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, CNet, and The Register to name a few. Ray has also been interviewed on the TV and the radio, including on The BBC and Russia Today to answer questions regarding privacy laws and surveillance tech.
Ray has written tech guides, reviews, blogs, news, and opinion pieces for BestVPN, ProPrivacy, Dell Tech Page One, StartPage, and Politics.co.uk – and he is now a happy member of the Comparitech family where he continues his crusade to increase privacy and internet freedom for people around the world.
What is stalkerware? Worried someone is spying on your device, monitoring calls, or tracking your whereabouts? We explain how to detect stalkerware and what to do if you’re infected.
Want to unblock NSFW content on Twitter? With a VPN, you can bypass Twitter (X) age verification. Learn how to bypass age verification on Twitter without providing your ID.
What is webcam hacking? Worried that hackers are using spyware to access your webcam or smartphone camera? We explain the dangers of webcam hacking and how to avoid it.
Split tunnel vs full tunnel VPN? Full tunnel encrypts everything while a split tunnel lets you choose which apps travel through the VPN. Discover which option is best for you.
Want to make X more secure? Learn how to lock down your Twitter privacy settings. We show you how to protect your Twitter account from data brokers, hackers, and other third parties.
PayPal vs Venmo security: Which payment app is more secure? We compare Venmo and PayPal security features to help you pick the safest digital wallet for your needs.
Can wifi owner see what sites I visit? If you connect your phone to wifi, the network owner can track you. Learn how to use a VPN to prevent wifi surveillance.
