
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 take a look at some common tax scams and how you can recognize and avoid them. We'll also show yo
By Paul Bischoff
in Identity Theft Protection
on June 7, 2022
Ben Bernanke is a victim of identity theft. This is proof positive that it can happen to anyone. We
By Paul Bischoff
in Identity Theft Protection
on November 5, 2024
Listen to audio from a real smishing phone call. See firsthand how scammers use fear to manipulate v
By Paul Bischoff
in Identity Theft Protection
on November 5, 2024
The Fact Act states you are entitled to your annual credit report each year. Read more about how to
By Paul Bischoff
in Identity Theft Protection
on June 5, 2019
We take a look at examples of the most common lottery scams and what you can do to recognize, avoid
By Paul Bischoff
in Identity Theft Protection
on November 5, 2024
Learn how to spot these common eBay scams targeting both buyers and sellers and learn how to avoid them. We also cover how to report eBay scams when and if they do happen.
By Paul Bischoff
in Identity Theft Protection
on September 6, 2023
We take a look at the 10 most common signs you should be looking out for - signs your identity has b
By Paul Bischoff
in Identity Theft Protection
on November 5, 2024
A look at the various types of identity theft scams that are prevalent on the internet. We also look
By Paul Bischoff
in Identity Theft Protection
on August 2, 2023
When you share the results of a quiz on Facebook, whoever made that quiz can access all of your pers
By Paul Bischoff
in Identity Theft Protection
on November 5, 2024