Richard Ernszt
VPN & Privacy Expert
Richard Ernszt is a seasoned technology and VPN writer for Comparitech, with a decade of experience in content creation. His focus on cybersecurity over the past seven years has honed his expertise in VPNs and digital privacy.
Richard holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Babes-Bolyai University, which helped launch his writing career right out of college. His insightful articles have been featured on respected platforms such as ProPrivacy, TechNadu, and CyberWaters.
Outside of work, Richard enjoys creative writing, traveling with friends, staying updated on recent AI advancements, and exploring music production in FLStudio.
Articles by Richard
Attackers are using WhatsApp's device-linking feature to take over user accounts. Learn what GhostPairing is, how it works, and how to stay safe.
By Richard Ernszt
in Information Security
on May 6, 2026
Find out what prompt injection attacks are, how they work, the risks for individuals and organizations, and practical ways to protect yourself.
By Richard Ernszt
in Information Security
on May 6, 2026
Learn what F-Droid is and if it's safe. We look at its features, pros and cons, and how to use it safely, along with some popular FOSS apps you can try out.
By Richard Ernszt
in Information Security
on April 30, 2026
Learn all about Proton VPN Secure Core: what it is, when it's worth using, the pros and cons, and ot
By Richard Ernszt
in VPN & Privacy
on April 30, 2026
Learn what an agentic browser is, how it works, and whether it's worth the risk of using for daily b
By Richard Ernszt
in Information Security
on April 29, 2026
Everything you need to know about smart speaker privacy, including data collection, human review pra
By Richard Ernszt
in Information Security
on April 23, 2026
Learn what sensitive data is, the main types, and practical ways to protect it. Includes breach resp
By Richard Ernszt
in Information Security
on April 20, 2026
Discover what a passphrase is, how much safer they are than passwords, and get tips for creating str
By Richard Ernszt
in Information Security
on April 16, 2026
We explain what URL phishing is, how attackers disguise malicious URLs, and how you can spot and report fake links before they steal your data.
By Richard Ernszt
in Blog
on April 10, 2026