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.
Adobe Launches AI Video Tools, Enhancing Premiere Pro and Web Applications
Adobe has officially introduced its generative AI video tools, expanding the possibilities for creators using Premiere Pro and other platforms.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2024
2 min read
Critical Jetpack Security Update Released to Fix Vulnerability
Jetpack, a popular WordPress plugin, has rolled out a critical security update to address a vulnerability that could potentially allow logged-in users to access forms submitted by other site visitors.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2024
1 min read
Cisco Investigates Potential Data Breach After Hacker Claims
Networking giant Cisco is investigating claims that it experienced a data breach, following reports that a hacker is selling allegedly stolen data on a hacking forum.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2024
1 min read
NSAS-SpaceX’s Europa Clipper off to Explore Jupiter’s Ocean World
SpaceX launched NASA's Europa Clipper mission on Monday to explore the potential for life on Jupiter's icy moon Europa.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2024
2 min read
How to Make Money with ChatGPT: 10 Practical Ways for Beginners
"Discover 10 practical ways beginners can make money with ChatGPT, from freelance writing to creating eBooks, blogs, and AI-powered chatbots."
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2024
10 min read
Microsoft Deprecates PPTP and L2TP VPN Protocols, Urges Switch to More Secure Alternatives
Microsoft has officially deprecated the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) and Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) for future versions of Windows Server and advised administrators to adopt more secure VPN protocols.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 14, 2024
1 min read
SpaceX, Blue Origin to Launch Key Rockets to Space on Sunday
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ space venture Blue Origin is expected to make crucial launches to space on Sunday.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 13, 2024
2 min read
SpaceX Aces Starship’s 5th Test Flight, Makes Historic Catch of Super Heavy Booster
Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully conducted its fifth test flight on Sunday and made a historic catch of a Superheavy booster with “Chopstick arms.”
Bijay Pokharel,
October 13, 2024
2 min read
Casio Confirms Ransomware Attack, Sensitive Data Stolen
Casio has confirmed it fell victim to a ransomware attack earlier this month, resulting in the theft of sensitive personal and confidential data belonging to employees, job applicants, and some customers.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 12, 2024
2 min read
Boeing to Lay Off 10% of Workforce Amid Challenging Year
Boeing is set to reduce its workforce by around 10%, according to an email sent to employees by President and CEO Kelly Ortberg on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 12, 2024
1 min read
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s First Cybercab, Robovan and Futuristic Robot
Tesla on Friday unveiled its first Cybercab that will cost less than $30,000 and the average operating cost will be nearly $0.20 per mile, much less than a traditional city taxi.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 12, 2024
2 min read
Ukrainian Cyber Police Arrest VPN Operator for Enabling Access to Russian Internet
Ukrainian cyber police have arrested a 28-year-old man for running a large-scale virtual private network (VPN) service that allowed users within Ukraine to bypass restrictions and access the Russian internet, known as Runet.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2024
1 min read
Marriott to Pay $52 Million Settlement for Data Breaches Impacting 334 Million Customers
Marriott has agreed to a $52 million settlement with 49 states and Washington, DC, following a series of data breaches that compromised the personal information of over 334 million customers between 2014 and 2020.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Set to Launch Xbox Game Purchases via Android App in November
Starting next month, Microsoft will roll out an update to its Xbox mobile app on Android, allowing US users to purchase and play Xbox games directly from their devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2024
1 min read
‘Severe’ Solar Storm Arrives At Earth
According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a powerful solar storm arrived at Earth on Thursday and may impact ongoing recovery efforts for hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2024
1 min read
TrackMan Data Breach Exposes 31 Million Records Online
In a recent cybersecurity incident, Jeremiah Fowler, a researcher, uncovered an unsecured database containing over 31 million records tied to TrackMan, a company known for its sports analytics technology, particularly in golf and baseball.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2024
1 min read
Mozilla Releases Emergency Firefox Update to Patch Critical Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation
Mozilla has rolled out an urgent security update for its Firefox browser, addressing a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-9680, which is actively being exploited.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 10, 2024
1 min read
X Revamps Creator Monetization: Earnings Tied to Premium User Engagement
However, X announced today that creators will earn based on “engagement with your content from Premium users.”
Bijay Pokharel,
October 10, 2024
1 min read
Internet Archive Hacked: Data of 31 Million Users Exposed in Major Breach
On Wednesday, the Internet Archive (archive.org) was hit by a major cyberattack that exposed the data of 31 million users.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 10, 2024
2 min read
Turkey Blocks Discord over Child Safety, Crime Concerns
Turkey blocked access to the messaging platform Discord on Wednesday following a court ruling amid concerns over platform safety and crimes involving minors.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 10, 2024
1 min read





