Ryan Toohil

CTO at Aura

Ryan Toohil has a BS in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech and holds multiple patents in the web services domain. As the CTO at Aura, he leads the platform, information security, and corporate IT teams.

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Ryan Toohil

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Internet Security

How To Know If a Website Is Safe To Use In 2025

Hackers and cybercriminals use fake websites to trick you into entering passwords, payment details, and other sensitive information.

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June 19, 2025
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Internet Security

How To Remove a Hacker From Your Phone (Android and iOS)

Start by deleting unknown apps, updating your software, and running a security scan. Change passwords to any affected accounts and turn on 2FA.

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June 5, 2025
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Internet Security

What Happens If Your Email Is Found On The Dark Web?

If you’ve been part of a data breach, there’s a good chance that your email can now be found on the Dark Web — but is this something you need to worry about?

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April 16, 2025
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Internet Security

How To Protect Yourself From Hackers Right Now

Hackers use advanced tools and personal information leaked in data breaches to target victims — but you can stay safe by following a few security measures.

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March 19, 2025
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Internet Security

What Is Stalkerware? How To Find Stalkerware Apps on Your Phone

Stalkerware — or spyware — gives hackers or abusive partners an excessive amount of access to your devices and data, and needs to be dealt with carefully.

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March 14, 2025
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Internet Security

How To Remove Viruses From Mac Computers

Hackers use malware to infect your Mac, spy on you, or hold your sensitive files hostage — but with a few steps, you can clear your Mac of most infections.

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February 6, 2025