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.
Hyundai Motor Reach 100 Mn Units in Cumulative Production Globally
Hyundai Motor on Monday reached a major milestone of 100 million units in global cumulative production, an achievement accomplished in 57 years since the company's foundation, the automaker said.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2024
2 min read
Critical Vulnerability in NVIDIA Container Toolkit Puts AI Applications at Risk
A newly discovered vulnerability in the NVIDIA Container Toolkit affects a wide range of AI applications, both in cloud environments and on-premise systems, which rely on the toolkit for GPU resource access.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2024
2 min read
Spotify Experiences Brief Outage, Now Resolved
Spotify users encountered widespread outages, with reports flooding social media about the app and website being down.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2024
1 min read
SpaceX Pauses Falcon 9 Flights After Crew-9 Launch Anomaly
SpaceX has temporarily halted its Falcon 9 launches after an issue arose following the recent Crew-9 mission.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2024
1 min read
Facebook’s New Ad Placement Sparks User Confusion
Facebook has started displaying ads directly within users' profiles, a shift that could cause confusion and potential misuse among its vast user base.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 29, 2024
1 min read
Nasa-SpaceX Mission to Bring Back Sunita Williams on Way to ISS
The NASA-SpaceX spacecraft, carrying Crew-9 members NASA astronaut Nick Hague (commander) and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov (mission specialist), was on its way to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, in a mission that aims to bring stranded astronaut Sunita Williams back to Earth in...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 29, 2024
2 min read
Brazil Supreme Court Orders X to Pay $5M in Fines to Lift Ban
Brazil’s Supreme Court announced on Friday that the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) must pay over $5 million in outstanding fines before it can resume operations in the country.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 28, 2024
2 min read
Microsoft Responds to Privacy Concerns with Enhanced Security for Windows Recall
Microsoft has announced significant updates to its Windows Recall feature, an AI-powered tool designed to capture and store screenshots of active windows on a user’s PC.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 28, 2024
3 min read
Justice Department Unveils Charges Against Iranian Nationals for Election Interference and Hacking U.S. Officials
According to the indictment, these individuals, referred to as "the Conspirators," orchestrated a widespread hacking campaign targeting U.S. government officials, members of the media, NGOs, and people connected to U.S. political campaigns.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 28, 2024
3 min read
Meta Introduces Location Tagging on Threads: Here’s How It Works
Meta is rolling out a new feature on Threads that lets users tag their location in posts, adding an extra layer of context to what you share.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 28, 2024
1 min read
Instagram, Snapchat May Be Used to Facilitate Sexual Assault in Kids: Research
Social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat offer benefits for teens but also can be used as a tool by predators online as about 7 percent of more than 1,000 teens who disclosed sexual abuse reported that social media was used to facilitate the assault,...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 28, 2024
2 min read
Meta Fined $101.5 Million for 2019 Breach Involving Facebook Passwords
On Friday, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Meta 91 million euros (around $101.5 million) for the 2019 breach that exposed hundreds of millions of Facebook passwords.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 28, 2024
2 min read
Starlink Reaches 4 Million Users, Marking Huge Growth for SpaceX
SpaceX’s Starlink internet service is about to reach 4 million users, according to company President Gwynne Shotwell.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 27, 2024
1 min read
10 Best Free Graphic Design Tools to Boost Your Creativity
Discover 10 top free graphic design tools that empower you to create stunning visuals effortlessly, without breaking the bank. Perfect for beginners and pros alike!
Bijay Pokharel,
September 27, 2024
7 min read
Biometric Data Leak Exposes Thousands of DNA Test Records from ChoiceDNA
The exposed data, stored in an unsecured WordPress folder, included not only facial recognition images but also personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, and even sensitive notes regarding the reasons for DNA face matching tests.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 27, 2024
1 min read
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian-Linked Crypto Exchanges for Laundering Ransomware Funds
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two cryptocurrency exchanges, Cryptex and PM2BTC, for laundering funds connected to Russian ransomware gangs and cybercrime groups.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 27, 2024
2 min read
FCC Fines Consultant $6 Million for Deepfake Robocall Election Interference
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has slapped a $6 million fine on political consultant Steve Kramer for orchestrating deepfake robocalls designed to interfere with the 2020 New Hampshire primary.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 27, 2024
1 min read
Automattic Blocks WP Engine, Leaving Thousands of Websites Exposed to Security Risks
WordPress.org has taken a bold step by blocking WP Engine from accessing its resources and halting plugin updates for sites hosted on the platform, leaving thousands of websites vulnerable to security risks.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 27, 2024
3 min read
Winamp Releases Source Code, Inviting Developers to Revive an Iconic Classic
The iconic Winamp media player is officially back in the spotlight! After a promise made in May 2024, Winamp has now released its complete source code on GitHub, opening the door for developers to collaborate and breathe new life into the once-beloved software.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 26, 2024
1 min read
Privacy Complaint Filed Against Mozilla Over Firefox’s Tracking Feature
European digital rights group NOYB (None Of Your Business) has filed a privacy complaint with Austria’s data protection authority (DSB) against Mozilla, accusing the company of using a Firefox feature to track users without their consent.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 26, 2024
1 min read





