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.
Chang’E-6 Study Reveals ‘Magma Ocean’ Entirely Covered Moon during Early Stages
A new study of the lunar samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 mission has verified the hypothesis that the Moon was entirely covered by a molten "magma ocean" in the early stages after its birth, providing critical evidence for understanding the Moon's origin and evolution.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2025
2 min read
Vo1d Malware Botnet Infects Over 1.5 Million Android TV Devices Worldwide
A new version of the Vo1d malware botnet has infected over 1.59 million Android TV devices in 226 countries, according to cybersecurity researchers at Xlab.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2025
1 min read
Suspected Cybercriminal Behind ‘DESORDEN Group’ Arrested in Thailand
A cybercriminal accused of stealing and leaking data from over 90 companies worldwide has been arrested in Bangkok, Thailand.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2025
1 min read
France’s Proposed Laws Threaten Online Privacy and Encryption
Privacy advocates are raising alarms over new laws in France that could weaken encrypted messaging and limit internet access.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2025
1 min read
DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million for Withholding Tips from Delivery Workers
DoorDash has agreed to pay $16.8 million to thousands of delivery workers in New York after being accused of misusing customer tips.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2025
2 min read
Blue Origin Unveils Crew for New Shepard’s Historic 31st Mission
Blue Origin has officially announced the six-person crew set to fly on its NS-31 mission, marking the 11th human flight for the New Shepard program.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Launches Native Copilot App for macOS with New Features
Microsoft is officially rolling out a native Copilot app for macOS starting today.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2025
1 min read
Apple to Introduce New Child Safety Features on iOS
Apple has announced a series of new child safety features set to roll out this year, including improved parental controls, an updated App Store age rating system, and an easier way for parents to set up Child Accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2025
2 min read
Meta Developing Standalone AI Chatbot App
Meta is reportedly working on a dedicated app for its AI chatbot, according to a report from CNBC.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5, Its Most Advanced AI Yet
OpenAI has officially launched GPT-4.5, its latest and largest AI language model, initially available as a research preview for ChatGPT Pro users.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2025
2 min read
Meta Fires 20 Employees for Leaking Confidential Information
According to a spokesperson, Meta has reportedly fired around 20 employees for leaking confidential company information.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2025
1 min read
US Launches Private Lunar Lander to Deliver NASA Science Instruments
American company Intuitive Machines has successfully launched its second lunar mission to deliver science payloads of NASA to the Moon.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2025
2 min read
Instagram Considers Standalone App for Reels Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Instagram is exploring the launch of a separate app for Reels, its short-form video feature, according to a report by The Information.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Removes Popular VSCode Extensions Over Alleged Malicious Code
Microsoft has taken down two widely used VSCode extensions, Material Theme – Free and Material Theme Icons – Free, from the Visual Studio Marketplace after cybersecurity researchers flagged them for containing potentially malicious code.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2025
2 min read
Amazon Revamps Alexa Website and App for New AI-Powered Alexa Plus
Amazon is updating the alexa.com website and Alexa mobile app to support its new AI-powered Alexa Plus assistant.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2025
1 min read
Nvidia Hits Record $22 Billion Profit in Q4, Earning $2,300 Per Second
Nvidia has once again posted massive profits, reporting $22.09 billion in pure profit for fiscal Q4 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2025
1 min read
YouTube Becomes the Top Destination for Podcasts, Surpassing Spotify and Apple
YouTube, despite not being a dedicated podcast platform, has emerged as the top destination for podcast listeners, with 1 billion monthly users—surpassing both Spotify and Apple Podcasts by a wide margin.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2025
2 min read
Study Decodes How Gastric Bacteria Leads to Stomach Cancer
Gastric bacteria, which leaks around the stomach lining, plays a significant role in the onset of stomach cancer -- which has limited treatment options and poor survival rates, according to a study on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 26, 2025
2 min read
HIBP Adds 284 Million Stolen Accounts from Infostealer Malware Logs
The data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has added over 284 million compromised accounts after discovering a massive trove of stolen credentials on a Telegram channel.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 26, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI’s Deep Research Rolls Out to ChatGPT Plus Users
OpenAI is expanding access to its powerful Deep Research feature, making it available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 26, 2025
1 min read





