Ray Walsh

Ray Walsh

Ray Walsh is a digital privacy expert with over 6 years of experience writing about consumer privacy services including VPNs, password managers, secure email services, and encrypted cloud backups.

Ray graduated from the English department of Exeter University in the UK and has since been quoted over 500 times to express his privacy advocacy opinions in leading publications such as The Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, CNet, and The Register to name a few. Ray has also been interviewed on the TV and the radio, including on The BBC and Russia Today to answer questions regarding privacy laws and surveillance tech.

Ray has written tech guides, reviews, blogs, news, and opinion pieces for BestVPN, ProPrivacy, Dell Tech Page One, StartPage, and Politics.co.uk – and he is now a happy member of the Comparitech family where he continues his crusade to increase privacy and internet freedom for people around the world.

Articles by Ray

Linux malware is on the rise, making it essential for users to stay educated. Linux exploits lead to serious infections that permit hackers to steal data, engage in fraud, and perform identity theft.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on May 13, 2024
Wondering whether Firefox or Chrome is faster? Want to know which browser is better for your privacy? We’ve compared Firefox and Chrome to see which browser is better.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on May 13, 2024
Due to its vast global reach, Facebook is often used to spread hate speech and engage in crimes. Discover the most recent and alarming statistics on Facebook hate speech and crime in 2024.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on May 10, 2024
If you’re new to VPNs you may want to check if your VPN works properly. This guide explains how to conduct VPN tests that confirm whether your VPN works as it should.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on May 9, 2024
In this guide, we explore the crucial role of Perfect Forward Secrecy in VPN encryption and why it's essential for safeguarding your digital privacy.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on May 8, 2024
Phone mirroring can allow somebody to monitor everything you do on your mobile phone. In this guide, we explain how unwanted screen mirroring happens - and how to stop it happening to you.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on May 4, 2024
iOS malware is on the rise, creating new threats. The sophistication of attacks is a reminder that iOS users need to take device security seriously. In this guide, we've listed the latest iOS malware stats.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on April 26, 2024
Discover the top Omegle alternatives for lively, engaging conversations in real-time. Our comprehensive guide introduces you to a variety of chat platforms, perfect now that Omegle has closed down forever.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on April 24, 2024
In the middle of choosing a VPN provider? You should consider where the VPN is based to ensure optimal privacy levels. Keep reading to learn where’s the best place for a VPN to be based.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on April 22, 2024
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