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.
Apple Launches New App to Bring People Together for Special Moments
Apple on Wednesday introduced Apple Invites, a new iPhone app that will help users create custom invitations to gather friends and family for any occasion.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
2 min read
Canadian Hacker Charged for Stealing $65 Million in DeFi Exploits
The U.S. Justice Department has charged 22-year-old Canadian national Andean Medjedovic for allegedly stealing $65 million by exploiting vulnerabilities in two decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
1 min read
February 2025 Android Security Update Patches 48 Vulnerabilities, Including Zero-Day Exploit
Google has released the February 2025 Android security update, addressing 48 vulnerabilities, including a high-severity zero-day exploit actively used in cyberattacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
1 min read
California Man Sentenced to 87 Months for $50 Million Investment Fraud Scheme
A 59-year-old man from Irvine, California, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for his role in an investment fraud ring that stole $50 million from unsuspecting investors between 2012 and October 2020.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
2 min read
Malicious SDK Found in Android and iOS Apps Stealing Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrases
Security researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a malicious software development kit (SDK) embedded in Android and iOS apps available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
2 min read
China Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Google Amid US Trade Dispute
China has opened an antitrust investigation into Google, escalating tensions in response to recent US tariff hikes.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
2 min read
Meta’s Threads Now Lets You Share Custom Feeds with Others
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new update for Threads, allowing users to share the custom feeds they’ve created.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
1 min read
5G vs. Wi-Fi 6: Which is Better for You?
In this blog, we’ll compare 5G and Wi-Fi 6, their advantages and disadvantages, and which one is best for your needs.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
4 min read
Lawsuit Filed Against Trump Administration Over Elon Musk’s Alleged Overreach into Government Payment Systems
The Trump administration is now facing a lawsuit over Elon Musk’s alleged “massive and unprecedented” intrusion into the U.S. government’s payment systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 4, 2025
3 min read
OpenAI Unveils New “Deep Research” Feature for ChatGPT
OpenAI has introduced a new advanced feature for ChatGPT called Deep Research, designed to operate autonomously by planning and executing multi-step processes to gather relevant data.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 3, 2025
2 min read
State-Sponsored Hackers Exploit Google’s Gemini AI for Cyber Reconnaissance and Productivity
Multiple state-backed hacking groups are experimenting with Google’s AI-powered Gemini assistant to boost their productivity and conduct research for cyber operations.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 2, 2025
1 min read
Elon Musk’s DOGE Allegedly Granted Full Access to Federal Payment System
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly granted members of Elon Musk’s DOGE access to the federal payment system, a network responsible for distributing funds on behalf of the U.S. government.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 2, 2025
1 min read
South Korea to Send Inquiry to China’s Deepseek over Data Privacy Concerns
According to officials, South Korea's data protection authority plans to investigate DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, amid growing concerns over the company's data collection practices.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 1, 2025
2 min read
Tata Technologies Faces Ransomware Attack, Temporarily Suspends IT Services
Tata Technologies Ltd., a subsidiary of Tata Motors, recently faced a ransomware attack that forced the company to suspend some of its IT services.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 1, 2025
1 min read
Hundreds of Companies Block DeepSeek Over China Data Risks
Cybersecurity experts warn that the chatbot poses a risk of data exposure to the Chinese government.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 1, 2025
1 min read
Apple Agrees to $20 Million Settlement Over Apple Watch Battery Swelling
Apple has reached a $20 million settlement in a class action lawsuit concerning battery swelling issues in early Apple Watch models.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 1, 2025
1 min read
YouTube Expands Community Space Feature, Giving Creators More Ways to Connect
YouTube is rolling out its dedicated Community space feature to more creators, offering them a new way to engage with their fans—without having to rely on external platforms like Discord.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 1, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Launches o3-mini: Faster, Smarter AI for ChatGPT Users
OpenAI is rolling out its latest o3-mini reasoning model inside ChatGPT and its API services, making a version with rate limits available to free ChatGPT users for the first time.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 1, 2025
2 min read
Windows Insiders to Get Copilot Integration in Paint
Windows Insiders are about to see the Copilot icon in yet another place—Paint.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 1, 2025
1 min read
WhatsApp Shuts Down Spyware Campaign Targeting Journalists and Activists
WhatsApp announced on Friday that it recently disrupted a spyware campaign targeting journalists and members of civil society.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 1, 2025
1 min read





