Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita, an independent technology and cybersecurity news publication established in 2017. A specialist in cybersecurity journalism, Bijay covers vulnerability research, malware analysis, enterprise data breaches, digital privacy, and emerging technologies. His work translates complex technical threats into precise, accessible, and actionable intelligence for security professionals and general readers alike. His reporting and investigative coverage are routinely cited and republished across leading technology and security media.
Google to Require Developer Verification for Android Apps Outside the Play Store
Google has announced a new policy that will require developer identity verification for Android apps distributed outside the Play Store.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 26, 2025
1 min read
Elon Musk’s xAI Sues Apple and OpenAI Over Antitrust Violations
Elon Musk’s companies, X Corp. and xAI, have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit in Texas against Apple and OpenAI, accusing the two tech giants of colluding to stifle competition in the fast-growing artificial intelligence industry.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 26, 2025
1 min read
How to Create a Professional Freelance Invoice (+ Free Template)
Learn how to create a clear, professional freelance invoice step-by-step. Includes a free, copy-and-paste invoice template, an example, email text to send, and payment tips to get paid faster.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 26, 2025
6 min read
Spacex Postpones 10th Test Flight of Starship Minutes before Launch over Ground Systems Issue
SpaceX on Monday postponed the 10th test flight of its huge rocket Starship due to a ground systems issue.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 25, 2025
2 min read
New Android Malware Poses as Antivirus From Russian Intelligence Agency
A dangerous new Android malware is spreading by disguising itself as an antivirus app linked to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB).
Bijay Pokharel,
August 25, 2025
1 min read
Bluesky Blocks Service in Mississippi Over Age Verification Law
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, has suspended its service in Mississippi following the enforcement of the state’s new age verification law, HB 1126.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 25, 2025
1 min read
Apple Sues Ex-Engineer for Stealing Apple Watch Secrets to Join Oppo
Apple has filed a lawsuit against a former Apple Watch engineer, accusing him of stealing trade secrets before leaving the company to join Chinese smartphone maker Oppo.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 24, 2025
1 min read
U.S. Government Plans to Take a 10% Stake in Intel
The U.S. government is planning to buy a 10% stake in Intel to boost domestic chip production and strengthen national security.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 23, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Tests New Windows 11 Feature to Resume Android Apps
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that lets users continue Android apps on their PC, starting with Spotify.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 23, 2025
1 min read
Bluesky Blocks Access in Mississippi Over Age Verification Law
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, has blocked users in Mississippi after a new state law requiring strict age verification went into effect.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 23, 2025
1 min read
Elon Musk’s X Reaches Tentative $500 Million Settlement With Former Twitter Employees
Elon Musk’s social media company X (formerly Twitter) has reached a tentative settlement in a $500 million class-action lawsuit filed by thousands of former employees who claimed they were denied severance pay after mass layoffs in 2022.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 23, 2025
1 min read
Kidney Dialysis Giant DaVita Confirms Data Breach Impacting 2.7 Million Patients
Kidney dialysis provider DaVita has confirmed that a ransomware attack led to the theft of personal and health information belonging to nearly 2.7 million individuals.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 22, 2025
2 min read
Elon Musk’s X Moves Toward $500 Million Severance Settlement
Elon Musk’s social media company X (formerly Twitter) may soon resolve a long-running legal battle with former employees over unpaid severance.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 22, 2025
1 min read
YouTube Music Celebrates 10th Anniversary With ‘Taste Match’ Playlists and New Features
YouTube Music has turned 10 and is marking the milestone with the launch of a new feature called “taste match” playlists.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 22, 2025
1 min read
How to Avoid Social Media Scams and Stay Safe Online
Stay safe on social media by avoiding scams, protecting personal info, using strong passwords, and reporting suspicious accounts or messages.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 22, 2025
3 min read
Celebrity Death Hoaxes Are Spreading Rapidly on Social Media to Drive Clicks and Ads
Celebrity death hoaxes of stars like Jason Statham, Simon Cowell, Mr. Bean & The Rock spread fast online to trick users into clicks.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 21, 2025
2 min read
Masimo Sues US Customs Over Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Feature
Medical technology company Masimo has filed a lawsuit against US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) over its decision to let Apple restore the blood oxygen tracking feature on Apple Watches.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 21, 2025
1 min read
Musk Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Duping Voters over $1 Million Election Lottery
Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk has been ordered by a US Federal judge to face a lawsuit from voters who accused him of defrauding them into signing a petition supporting the US Constitution for a chance to win his $1 million-a-day giveaway.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 21, 2025
2 min read
Beloved Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio Dies at 88 After Cancer Battle
Frank Caprio, the Rhode Island judge affectionately known as the “nicest judge in the world,” has died at the age of 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 21, 2025
1 min read
FBI Warns of Russian Hacks Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure
The FBI has issued a warning about Russian hackers targeting U.S. critical infrastructure by exploiting old Cisco devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 21, 2025
1 min read



