Ryan Toohil
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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How To Know If Your Phone Is Hacked (12 Warning Signs)
Signs of a hacked phone include reduced battery life, higher data usage, unusual device behavior, new apps, locked accounts, or receiving 2FA codes.
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.
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.
No, You Can't Get Hacked By Responding To a Text Message
While you can’t be hacked simply by responding to a text message, it makes you vulnerable to more serious scams and threats that could put you in danger.
Is Your Phone Hacked? Follow These Steps Right Now
Using antivirus software, removing suspicious apps, and checking your app permissions, cache, and accounts can help you quickly shut down hackers.
How To Identify Fake Websites: 11 Warning Signs
Scammers build fake websites to steal your personal information, passwords, and money. Here’s how to identify fake websites before it's too late.