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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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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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
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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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Identity Theft

How To File A Police Report For Identity Theft (in 2024)

A police report is often required to dispute new accounts, fraudulent loans, and other identity theft crimes — but they can sometimes be difficult to file.

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September 12, 2024
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Internet Security

How To Find Out If Your Information Is on the Dark Web (For Free)

Free Dark Web scanners can only do so much. Use these tools to dig deeper into the Dark Web and learn how at risk you are of scams and identity theft.

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September 9, 2024