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 Acquire Cloud Security Platform Wiz for $32 Billion
Google announced on Tuesday that it will acquire Wiz, a leading cloud security platform headquartered in New York, for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 19, 2025
2 min read
Stranded US Astronauts Return to Earth, After Nine Months in Space
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to planet Earth Tuesday evening ending an unplanned protracted stay on the International Space Station.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 19, 2025
3 min read
U.S. Bans Chinese AI DeepSeek on Government Devices Over Security Concerns
The U.S. Commerce Department has banned Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek from government devices, citing security risks.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 18, 2025
1 min read
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Allowed to Leave France Amid Criminal Investigation
French authorities have temporarily lifted travel restrictions on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, allowing him to leave the country while they continue investigating criminal activities on the messaging platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 18, 2025
1 min read
Sunita Williams Set to Return to Earth Tomorrow, March 18
The pair of US astronauts have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for more than nine months. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has confirmed that they will return to Earth on Tuesday evening.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 17, 2025
2 min read
Google’s Gemini AI Can Remove Watermarks—And People Are Noticing
Social media users have uncovered a controversial capability of Google’s latest AI model, Gemini 2.0 Flash—it can remove watermarks from images, including those from stock media giants like Getty Images.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 17, 2025
1 min read
SpaceX Crew-10 Docks at ISS, to Bring Home Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore This Week
SpaceX's Crew-10 mission successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, bringing hope for the return of two NASA astronauts -- Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore -- who have been stuck in orbit for months.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 16, 2025
2 min read
Researcher Develops Free Decryptor for Akira Ransomware on Linux
Cybersecurity researcher Yohanes Nugroho has developed a free decryptor for the Linux variant of Akira ransomware.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 16, 2025
2 min read
SpaceX’s Starship Will Launch for Mars by 2026, Human Landings Likely in 2031: Elon Musk
SpaceX’s Starship and heavy booster -- the world's biggest and most powerful rocket system -- will launch for Mars by 2026, and human landings on the Red Planet will likely begin in 2031, said billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 16, 2025
2 min read
Google Replacing Assistant with Gemini on Android Phones
Google has announced that it will replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Android devices later this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 15, 2025
1 min read
Reddit Introduces Feature to Hide Ads for a Year
Reddit is rolling out a new feature that lets users hide ads from their feed for at least a year, the company announced in a post spotted by Ars Technica.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 15, 2025
1 min read
SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Takes Off, Bringing Stranded Astronauts Back Home
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission successfully launched on Friday night, carrying four astronauts to NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Mission, which is on its Way To the International Space Station (ISS).
Bijay Pokharel,
March 15, 2025
1 min read
Apple to Soon Support Encrypted RCS Messaging with Android Users
Thanks to a new update to RCS standards, Android and iPhone users will soon be able to send encrypted messages using RCS.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 14, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Restores Popular VSCode Material Theme Extensions After Security Misunderstanding
Microsoft has reinstated the "Material Theme – Free" and "Material Theme Icons – Free" extensions on the Visual Studio Marketplace after determining that the obfuscated code they contained was not malicious.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 14, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Tests AI-Powered Summaries in Notepad for Windows Insiders
Tech giant Microsoft is rolling out a new AI-powered summary feature in Notepad for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 14, 2025
1 min read
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Set for Launch Today, Friday, March 14
NASA and SpaceX are now targeting Friday, March 14, at 7:03 PM ET for the launch of the Crew-10 mission.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 14, 2025
1 min read
Apple to Bring Live Translation to AirPods with iOS 19
Apple is reportedly working on a live translation feature for AirPods, allowing users to translate conversations in real-time.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 14, 2025
1 min read
ChatGPT Introduces Temporary Chat for More Privacy
OpenAI has introduced a new Temporary Chat feature in ChatGPT, allowing users to have conversations that won’t be saved in their chat history. This means once you close the chat, it’s gone!
Bijay Pokharel,
March 14, 2025
1 min read
QLED vs. OLED vs. UHD: Which TV Should You Buy in 2026?
QLED, OLED, and UHD TVs offer different strengths. OLED has the best picture, QLED is bright and durable, and UHD is budget-friendly. Choose wisely!
Bijay Pokharel,
March 14, 2025
3 min read
Telegram’s Crypto Wallet Expands Features for Trading and Earnings
Telegram’s crypto wallet, developed by third-party company The Open Platform (TOP), has introduced new features for users who engage with Telegram beyond just messaging.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 13, 2025
2 min read



