
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
We've gathered data on ransomware attacks involving hospitals and healthcare organisations to unders
By Paul Bischoff
in Cybersecurity News
on December 18, 2024
HideMyAss makes VPN software for a variety of devices and operating systems, but Amazon Fire TV Stick is not one of them. We'll discuss workarounds and alternative VPNs for Fire Sticks.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on January 23, 2023
250 million leaked conversations between Microsoft customer support agents and customers were left e
By Paul Bischoff
in Information Security
on May 30, 2021
Knowing how to torrent safely prevents malware, hacker attacks, and third-party snooping. The key to safe torrenting is a VPN; we explain how to choose a quality VPN for the job.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on August 16, 2024
VPN competitors are teaming up to change the future of the VPN industry. Find out how the VPN Trust Initiative will set industry standards and best practices, lobby for privacy and encryption, and educate the public about VPNs.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on January 20, 2020
Interested in learning how your country compares to the rest of the world on internet censorship? We’ve broken down every country’s online restrictions into an easy-to-read guide.
By Paul Bischoff
in Internet Studies
on January 22, 2025
Official service and support for Windows 7 Home users ends January 14, 2020. If you're still using Windows 7 past that date, your PC could be at risk. We'll explain a few solutions to stay safe.
By Paul Bischoff
in Information Security
on January 14, 2020