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 Stop Websites From Tracking Your Personal Information

Almost every online website and service tracks you in some way — but while trackers are mostly harmless, they can put your privacy and identity at risk.

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December 16, 2024
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Internet Security

How To Tell If Your Facebook Has Been Hacked Right Now

Facebook has built-in tools that can help you quickly determine if your account has been hacked (and regain access if it has been compromised).

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December 12, 2024
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Identity Theft

How To Remove Your Information From the Dark Web

While it’s nearly impossible to remove your leaked data from the Dark Web, you can take steps to protect yourself against the consequences of a data leak.

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December 4, 2024
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Internet Security

How To Tell If You've Been Hacked: 12 Warning Signs

The sooner you recognize the signs of a hack, the better chance you have of shutting down hackers and scammers before they can do too much damage.

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October 16, 2024
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Identity Theft

The 7 Best McAfee Competitors and Alternatives (How To Choose)

While McAfee was once a household name for digital security, its products aren’t as well-suited to combat modern cyberthreats compared to the alternatives.

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September 23, 2024
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Internet Security

How To Protect Your Privacy Online

Your personal information is easily available online to anyone who knows where to look — unless you take these steps to secure your online identity.

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September 23, 2024