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.
Google Messages Update Fixes Media Slowdowns and Failures
Google has rolled out updates to address issues in its Messages app that were causing slowdowns, failures, and problems with receiving images and videos. Users had reported that RCS messages with media files were loading slowly, appearing blurry, or not loading at all. Some also...
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
1 min read
North Korean Hackers Upload Android Spyware to Google Play Store
According to cybersecurity firm Lookout, hackers linked to the North Korean government secretly uploaded Android spyware to the Google Play Store, tricking users into downloading it.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
2 min read
South Korean Watchdog Imposes $55 Million Fines over Illegal Stock Short Selling
South Korea's financial watchdog said on Wednesday it has imposed over 80 billion won ($55 million) in fines on global investors over illegal short selling, with the country set to lift its temporary ban on the stock trading practice at the end of this month.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
2 min read
Ransomware Group Leaks Stolen Tata Technologies Data
The ransomware group Hunters International has published stolen data from Tata Technologies, weeks after the Indian company confirmed a ransomware attack that disrupted some services.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft to End Support for Remote Desktop App on May 27
Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue support for the Remote Desktop app (available via the Microsoft Store) on May 27, 2025, replacing it with the new Windows App.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
1 min read
North Korean Lazarus Hackers Target npm with Malicious Packages
Security researchers have identified six malicious npm packages linked to the North Korean hacking group Lazarus, designed to steal credentials, deploy backdoors, and extract cryptocurrency data.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Launches Responses API to Help Developers Build AI Agents
OpenAI has introduced a new Responses API, providing developers with essential tools to create AI agents capable of web searching, file analysis, and task automation.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
1 min read
Apple Releases Security Update to Fix Browser Vulnerability on iPhones and Macs
Apple has rolled out new security updates, including iOS 18.3.2 and macOS 15.3.2, addressing a critical browser vulnerability.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
1 min read
Google Updates Chrome Extension Policy After Honey Affiliate Link Controversy
Google has updated its affiliate ads policy for Chrome extensions following allegations against PayPal’s Honey browser extension.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
1 min read
ESHYFT Data Breach Exposes Over 86,000 Records, Including Sensitive Medical Information
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has discovered a major data breach involving ESHYFT, a health tech company based in New Jersey.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
1 min read
Hyundai Motor Planning to Build 1st Local Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plant
Hyundai Motor plans to build its first hydrogen fuel cell systems plant in South Korea for the start of operations in 2028, the company's labour union claimed on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
2 min read
25 Million Young People in US Now Living with a Chronic Condition: Study
The prevalence of chronic conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, asthma, prediabetes, and depression or anxiety, has risen to unprecedented levels -- 30 percent -- over the past twenty years in the US, according to a study.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
2 min read
Elon Musk Hints at Ukraine Link with Massive Cyberattack on X
Elon Musk on Tuesday hinted at Ukraine’s link with the cyberattack on X that led to a massive global outage on his social media platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
2 min read
FTC Reports Record $12.5 Billion Lost to Fraud in 2024
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has revealed that Americans lost a staggering $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, marking a 25% increase from the previous year.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
1 min read
Google Awards Nearly $12 Million in Bug Bounties in 2024
Google paid nearly $12 million in bug bounty rewards to 660 security researchers in 2024 through its Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP).
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
1 min read
FTC to Distribute $25.5 Million in Refunds Over Tech Support Scam
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to distribute over $25.5 million in refunds to victims misled by tech support companies Restoro and Reimage.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
1 min read
Bluesky Introduces Longer Videos and Enhanced Messaging Controls
Bluesky is stepping up its game by allowing users to upload longer videos, extending the limit from one minute to three minutes.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
1 min read
A Massive Cyberattack Hits X, Tracing Those behind It: Elon Musk
Elon Musk on Monday said a massive cyber attack has hit his X social media platform, that disabled millions of users across the globe from accessing the social media platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
2 min read
Samsung Maintains Global Leadership in Soundbars for 11th Consecutive Year
Samsung Electronics has once again secured its position as the world’s leading soundbar brand for the 11th consecutive year, according to market research firm FutureSource Consulting.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 10, 2025
1 min read
Russian Authorities Block Telegram in Two Regions Over Security Concerns
Officials in two Russian regions have restricted access to the Telegram messaging app due to concerns that adversaries could exploit it, according to a statement from a regional digital development minister cited by the TASS state news agency on Saturday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 9, 2025
2 min read





