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

What Do Hackers Do With Stolen Information?

Thieves may use stolen information to open fraudulent new bank accounts, apply for credit cards, or even demand a ransom. Can you prevent this?

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September 5, 2023
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Fraud

Scammer Phone Number Lookup: Find Out Who’s Calling You

Want to find out who’s been harassing you over the phone? Avoid sketchy reverse phone number lookup services and follow these steps instead.

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September 1, 2023
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Internet Security

Microsoft Account Hacked? Here's How To Recover It

Did someone access your Microsoft account? Act fast! Here’s how to recover a hacked Microsoft account and protect yourself from hackers in the future.

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August 22, 2023
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Credit & Finance

How To Spot a Citibank Phishing Email (With Examples)

What does Citibank phishing email look like? How to spot them? If you’ve mistakenly interacted with one of these emails, what do you do?

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August 21, 2023
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Internet Security

Was Your Email Hacked? Here's How To Know And What To Do

Was your email hacked? This guide explains how to know for sure. Learn how hackers can break into your email, and what to do if you get hacked.

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August 2, 2023
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Identity Theft

Fingerprint Identity Theft: How To Keep Your Devices Secure

Are fingerprints more secure than a password? Not always. Here’s how hackers use stolen fingerprints to commit identity theft (and how to protect yourself).

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July 26, 2023