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

Illustration of an open laptop with a print out of a fake website taped over the screen
Internet Security

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.

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November 17, 2023
Illustration of a smartphone with a reset logo imposed on the screen surrounded by viruses
Internet Security

Why A Factory Reset Won't Remove All Viruses (Do This Instead)

A factory reset can help solve some of the issues that may be causing your mobile device to act strangely — but not all of them. Learn what to do instead.

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November 16, 2023
Illustration of one hand passing a check to another where the shadow of the check is an exclamation mark, indicating a scam
Credit & Finance

How To Prevent Check Fraud: 6 Preemptive Steps

Check fraud occurs when scammers illegally alter, forge, or steal checks in order to withdraw money from a bank account. Read more.

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November 13, 2023
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Internet Security

Is AnyDesk Safe To Download? Avoid These 7 AnyDesk Scams

Did someone ask you to download AnyDesk? Slow down, as it could be a scam. Learn how AnyDesk scams work and how to keep yourself safe.

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November 7, 2023
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Internet Security

Do Scammers Have Remote Access To Your Computer? Do This

If you gave a scammer remote access to your computer, don’t panic. You can still regain control by following these steps.

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November 2, 2023
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Internet Security

Can Macs Get Viruses? How To Remove Malware From Macs

Yes, Mac computers can be infected with malware and other viruses. Learn how to identify a virus and safely remove malware from your Mac.

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October 24, 2023