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Paul Bischoff

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

Using a VPN brings many benefits including better privacy and access to blocked content, but they come with a few downsides as well. Are VPNs really worth it?
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on October 19, 2023
PayPal is the world's most popular online payment platform, but it's not without its scams. Here's a list of the most common PayPal scams so that you can avoid falling victim to them.
By Paul Bischoff in Identity Theft Protection on September 8, 2023
Cybercrime's staggering $714bn annual toll on victims underscores the escalating global challenge of
By Paul Bischoff in Cybercrime Studies on December 5, 2023
Personal details of 35 million residents in and around Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Diego were exposed online. The database owner is still unknown.
By Paul Bischoff in Information Security on July 29, 2021
Attackers can find and remotely access about one in 16 internet-connected home wi-fi routers using the manufacturer's default admin password, a Comparitech study has found. Victims could be at risk of eavesdropping, malware, hijacking, and more.
By Paul Bischoff in Information Security on August 8, 2023
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