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
Peabody, MA notified 48,004 state residents of a data breach that compromised SSNs and finances. Ran
By Paul Bischoff
in Cybersecurity News
on February 11, 2026
Sermo, a social network for doctors, notified 2,674 people of a data breach that leaked SSNs. Ransom
By Paul Bischoff
in Cybersecurity News
on February 10, 2026
The Jefferson Blount St. Claire Mental Health Authority notified 30,434 people of a data breach that
By Paul Bischoff
in Cybersecurity News
on February 6, 2026
A ransomware group called Lynx yesterday took credit for a cyber attack on Lakelands Public Health i
By Paul Bischoff
in Cybersecurity News
on February 4, 2026
Neurological Associates of Washington warned 13,500 people of a ransomware breach that leaked SSNs a
By Paul Bischoff
in Cybersecurity News
on February 3, 2026
Portland, ME schools warn 12,000+ people of data breach that leaked SSNs, financial and medical info
Portland Public Schools in Maine notified 12,128 people of a data breach that compromised SSNs, fina
By Paul Bischoff
in Cybersecurity News
on February 2, 2026
Colorado clinic warns 65,000+ people of data breach that leaked SSNs, credit cards, and medical info
Alpine Ear, Nose & Throat notified 65,648 people of a data breach that compromised SSNs, credit card
By Paul Bischoff
in Cybersecurity News
on February 2, 2026
Ransomware gang Rhysida took credit for a data breach at the MACT Health Board that leaked SSNs and
By Paul Bischoff
in Cybersecurity News
on January 30, 2026
Apparel company FullBeauty Brands notified at least 1,191 people of a data breach. Ransomware group
By Paul Bischoff
in Cybersecurity News
on January 26, 2026