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.
Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft Returns to Earth Safely Without Crew
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on Saturday landed back safely on Earth without astronauts, after a three-month trip to the International Space Station (ISS).
Bijay Pokharel,
September 7, 2024
1 min read
Rumors About Apple Watch Series 10: Sleep Apnea Detection and More
While rumors about the Apple Watch Series 10 have been relatively quiet leading up to Apple’s event next week, a new report from 9to5Mac reveals some key upgrades.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 7, 2024
1 min read
New iPhone 16 Leak: 4K 120fps Video, Camera Button, and More
The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to support 4K video recording at a smooth 120 frames per second (fps).
Bijay Pokharel,
September 7, 2024
1 min read
Meta’s Plans for Third-Party Chats in WhatsApp and Messenger
Meta has finally revealed how it plans to integrate third-party chats into WhatsApp and Messenger.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 7, 2024
1 min read
Abijita Foundation Celebrates 7th Anniversary
We are excited to announce that Abijita Foundation has reached its 7th anniversary!
Bijay Pokharel,
September 7, 2024
1 min read
Online AI Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Provider Exposed Patient Data
Confidant Health, an AI-powered platform offering mental health and addiction treatment services, recently experienced a significant data breach.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 6, 2024
2 min read
Microsoft Partners with StopNCII to Remove Harmful Intimate Images from Bing
Microsoft has announced a collaboration with StopNCII to proactively remove harmful intimate images and videos from its Bing search engine using digital hashes generated by users.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 6, 2024
1 min read
Critical Vulnerability Found in LiteSpeed Cache Plugin, Affecting Millions of WordPress Sites
A newly discovered high-severity vulnerability in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin, used to speed up browsing on over 6 million WordPress sites, has raised significant security concerns.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 6, 2024
2 min read
Telegram Updates Privacy Policy Following CEO’s Arrest in France
Telegram has quietly updated its FAQ page, removing references that previously claimed private chats were protected from moderation.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 6, 2024
2 min read
YouTube to Introduce New AI Tools to Protect Creators’ Likeness and Content
YouTube is gearing up to launch a suite of new tools designed to give creators greater control over content that mimics their voices or likenesses using generative AI.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 6, 2024
2 min read
U.S. Seizes 32 Domains Tied to Russian Disinformation Network Targeting 2024 Election
The U.S. Justice Department has announced that the FBI seized 32 web domains linked to the Doppelgänger network, a Russian-backed disinformation campaign targeting the American public ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 5, 2024
1 min read
YouTube Rolls Out New Global Supervision Feature for Parents and Teens
YouTube is introducing a new global feature this week that allows parents and guardians to link their accounts with their teenage children's YouTube accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 5, 2024
1 min read
Nvidia Faces Historic Loss as AI Optimism Wanes and Market Softens
Shares of Nvidia (NVDA.O) plummeted 9.5% on Tuesday, marking the largest single-day market value decline ever recorded for a U.S. company.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 4, 2024
2 min read
FTC Reports Alarming Rise in Bitcoin ATM Scams, with Losses Surpassing $110 Million in 2023
New data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveals a staggering increase in the amount of money consumers report losing to scams involving Bitcoin ATMs. Since 2020, these losses have surged nearly tenfold, reaching over $110 million in 2023 alone.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 4, 2024
2 min read
Instagram Introduces Public Comments on Stories for Enhanced User Interaction
Instagram is rolling out a new feature that allows users to leave comments on Instagram Stories, adding a more public way to engage with these ephemeral posts.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 4, 2024
2 min read
Google Removes Vulnerable Software from Pixel Phones Amid Security Concerns
Today, with the release of the monthly Pixel software update, Google has officially removed Showcase.apk. The release notes for the September patch confirm that the update "removes third-party APK to address security vulnerability."
Bijay Pokharel,
September 4, 2024
1 min read
Starlink Complies with Brazilian Court Order to Block X Despite Previous Resistance
Starlink, the satellite internet provider owned by Elon Musk, has announced that it is now complying with a Brazilian court order to block access to the social media platform X.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 4, 2024
1 min read
Snapchat Will Soon Place Ads Right Next to Your Chats
Snapchat is set to introduce "Sponsored Snaps," a new form of advertising that will appear next to chat threads from friends, as revealed by CEO Evan Spiegel.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 4, 2024
1 min read
X Finally Rolls Out Highly Anticipated Direct Message Editing Feature
X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, has finally answered users' calls for one of the most requested features: the ability to edit direct messages.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 3, 2024
1 min read
Windows 11 Bug Suggests Recall Feature Can Be Uninstalled, Microsoft Confirms Fix Incoming
In a recent Windows 11 update, users noticed that the controversial Recall feature seemed to be listed as removable through the Control Panel. However, Microsoft has clarified that this was not an intentional change but rather a bug, with a fix on the way.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 3, 2024
2 min read





