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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

Comparitech researchers found one in 50 Android apps requests unnecessary permissions to access private user data and take potentially dangerous actions.
By Paul Bischoff in Information Security on June 7, 2022
A VPN can change your IP address, but does your GPS location match? We'll show you how to fake your GPS location with a VPN and other free tools to ensure you're in control of your virtual location.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on July 11, 2023
Explore the latest insights on US cybersecurity salaries and employment trends with Comparitech's co
We discuss how to use a VPN with Tor safely and privately. A Tor VPN combination boosts your privacy and anonymity online.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on July 26, 2023
We'll show you how to set up onion over VPN, as well as the benefits, disadvantages, network flow, and alternatives to Tor over VPN.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on October 17, 2023
Trying to find a VPN suitable for Deluge? We reveal and review the best VPNs for Deluge, plus we provide a step-by-step setup guide for using a VPN with a torrent client.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on August 12, 2024
We'll show you a workaround for installing Avast Secureline VPN on an Amazon Fire TV Stick, plus a few alternative VPNs for those who want an easier solution.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on July 20, 2023
Ransomware's hefty price: US government entities face over $860m in losses, spotlighting the critica
By Paul Bischoff in Information Security on March 18, 2025
A coronavirus testing company in Utah exposed more than 50,000 patients' scanned IDs and thousands of COVID-19 test results.
By Paul Bischoff in Information Security on March 16, 2022
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