Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita.com and a freelance technology writer covering the tech industry since 2017. He specializes in cybersecurity, digital privacy, malware, vulnerabilities, and online safety, with a strong interest in internet protection and women’s online security. A dedicated tech enthusiast and continuous learner, Bijay approaches his professional work with clarity, rational thinking, and a calm, solution-oriented mindset.
Gemini Arrives on Wear OS Watches
Google’s Gemini AI is officially landing on more smartwatches.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2025
1 min read
7,000 Daily Steps Can Cut Your Risk of Cancer, Depression, Death: the Lancet
Just 7,000 daily steps can be key to reducing your risk of developing a range of chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cognitive issues like depression, dementia, as well as death, according to a new study published in the journal The Lancet Public Health on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2025
2 min read
Brave Blocks Windows Recall from Capturing Browser Activity to Protect User Privacy
Brave Software has announced that its privacy-focused browser will block Microsoft’s Windows Recall feature from capturing screenshots of Brave browser windows by default.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2025
1 min read
YouTube Ad Revenue Hits $9.8 Billion as It Dominates TV Streaming Market
YouTube continues to dominate the streaming landscape, reporting a 13% year-over-year increase in advertising revenue, reaching $9.8 billion in Q2, according to parent company Alphabet’s latest earnings report.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2025
1 min read
Bluesky to Require Age Verification for UK Users Under Online Safety Law
Bluesky has announced that users in the UK will now need to verify their age to continue using certain features on the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2025
1 min read
TikTok Deletes Nearly 25 Million Pakistani Videos Over Community Guideline Violations
TikTok removed 24,954,128 videos in Pakistan during Q1 2025 for ‘violating’ the platform's community guidelines, as per the Community Guidelines Enforcement Report.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2025
2 min read
Key Admin of Major Russian Cybercrime Forum Arrested in Ukraine
Europol has arrested the suspected administrator of xss.is, one of the most influential Russian-speaking cybercrime forums, marking a breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Fixes Invalid Windows Firewall Errors in Windows 11 24H2
Microsoft has released a fix for a known bug in Windows 11 24H2 that caused invalid Windows Firewall error messages to appear after a system reboot.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Prepares Sora 2 to Compete With Google’s Veo 3 in AI Video Race
After months of silence, OpenAI appears to be working on a major update to its generative video model. References to “Sora 2” have been spotted on OpenAI’s servers, suggesting that a successor to the original Sora is in development.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
1 min read
Chinese Hackers Exploited Microsoft SharePoint Flaw to Breach U.S. Nuclear Agency
Just hours after Microsoft confirmed that Chinese state-backed hacking groups exploited a zero-day vulnerability in its SharePoint software, a new report from Bloomberg reveals that the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) was among the victims.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
1 min read
Proton Launches Lumo, a Privacy-Focused AI Assistant with End-to-End Encryption
Proton, the company behind Proton Mail, has launched Lumo, a new AI assistant designed to offer powerful tools like document summarization, code generation, and email writing—without compromising user privacy.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
1 min read
Instagram Cracks Down on Creeps With New Safety Measures for Kids and Teens
Instagram is rolling out new safety features to protect children and teens from unwanted adult attention on the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
1 min read
Apple Launches AppleCare One Subscription to Cover Multiple Devices Under One Plan
Apple is introducing a new subscription plan called AppleCare One, allowing users to protect multiple Apple devices under a single, flexible coverage.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
1 min read
What is DMCA and Why You Should Register Your Website
The DMCA is a U.S. law that lets content creators remove stolen work online, protecting their original creations from unauthorized use.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
3 min read
Study Claims Beetroot Juice Can Lower Blood Pressure in Elderly
Older adults with high blood pressure may benefit from drinking beetroot juice, claimed a study on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
2 min read
Apple Warns Iranians Their iPhones Were Targeted With Government Spyware
Apple has notified more than a dozen Iranian users in recent months that their iPhones were targeted with government spyware, according to cybersecurity researchers and a new report by the Miaan Group.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
2 min read
Chinese State-Linked Hackers Exploit Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability in Targeted Attacks
Microsoft has confirmed that several recent cyberattacks targeting SharePoint servers have been linked to Chinese state-affiliated hacking groups.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
1 min read
Apple Launches Online Store in Saudi Arabia, First Physical Retail Coming in 2026
Apple has officially launched its online store in Saudi Arabia, allowing customers in the country to directly browse and purchase products from the company’s website for the first time.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Rolls Out New AI Features for Windows 11, Including Screen-Scanning Copilot Vision
Microsoft is introducing a wave of powerful AI features to Windows 11, with several tools now rolling out gradually to users.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
2 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Strong Passwords You Can Actually Remember
Learn how to create strong passwords that are easy to remember and hard to hack. This simple guide covers password tips, tools, and examples to protect your online accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
4 min read





