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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

Netflix is good at blocking users from outside Japan from accessing Japanese exclusive content. We explain how to use a VPN to access Netflix Japan from abroad securely.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on February 3, 2025
Our favorite free NZB search engines (a.k.a. NZB indexers) include Binsearch and NZBIndex. NZB index
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on January 27, 2023
Wondering what SWATTING is? We reveal how this dangerous prank practice works and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim. 
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on January 27, 2023
Turkish authorities found no useful information on a server operated by ExpressVPN in Turkey regardi
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on April 15, 2019
Net neutrality is on the decline, but you can keep using a free and open internet with the help of a
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on December 18, 2017
The vast majority of VPNs claim to protect against leaking but are they really as good as they claim
By Paul Bischoff in VPN on December 7, 2018
Looking for a VPN for Italy? We reveal the best VPN services for Italy and how to use them so you can access your favorite streaming services, TV channels, and geo-blocked websites safely while abroad.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on June 10, 2024
Having trouble trying to update Kodi? We'll explain how to get the latest version running on your Amazon Firestick or Fire TV to get you streaming as soon as possible.
By Paul Bischoff in Kodi on February 28, 2023
Searching for legal torrent sites after Mininova's shutdown? Rekindle your love for torrent sites wi
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on November 20, 2023
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