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.
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Bijay Pokharel,
September 3, 2024
5 min read
VPN Usage Soars in Brazil as X Ban Drives Users to Seek Access
Despite these obstacles, many of Brazil's 16 million X users turned to VPNs to continue accessing the platform. This led to a massive surge in VPN usage, with a 469% increase on the first day of the ban, reaching 1600% by August 31st, according to research from VpnMentor.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 2, 2024
1 min read
Apple’s Next Mac Mini Redesign Could Eliminate USB-A Ports
Apple is set to release its next-generation Mac Mini, and it appears the tech giant is saying goodbye to USB-A ports.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 1, 2024
1 min read
Bluesky Surges with 1 Million New Users Following X Ban in Brazil
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, has experienced a significant user surge, gaining a million new users in just three days.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 1, 2024
1 min read
Common VPN Myths: What You Need to Know
VPNs enhance privacy but have limits. Debunking myths helps you use them wisely and make smarter online security choices.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 1, 2024
3 min read
Brazil’s Supreme Court Orders Blocking of Social Media Platform X
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the social media platform X to be blocked nationwide after the company refused to appoint a legal representative in the country.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 31, 2024
1 min read
RansomHub Ransomware Affiliates Breach Over 200 U.S. Infrastructure Sectors Since February 2024
RansomHub, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation that emerged in February 2024, has breached more than 200 victims across various critical U.S. infrastructure sectors.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 30, 2024
2 min read
Telegram Faces EU Investigation Over User Numbers
Telegram is currently under scrutiny by the European Union for its reported user numbers. According to the Financial Times, the investigation was triggered after Telegram failed to provide an updated user count this month.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 30, 2024
1 min read
Google Rolls Out Gemini AI’s Gmail Q&A Feature to Mobile Devices
Google is expanding the capabilities of its Gemini AI chatbot by introducing the Gmail Q&A feature to mobile devices. Initially launched for the web, this feature is now available to Android users, with iOS support expected soon.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 30, 2024
1 min read
US, Seoul Markets Down over Nvidia’s Underwhelming Earnings Result
South Korean shares dropped more than 1 percent after opening on Thursday, taking a cue from Wall Street losses prompted by an underwhelming earnings result by global artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant Nvidia.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 29, 2024
2 min read
World’s First 6th Gen DRAM Chip Developed in South Korea
SK Hynix, the world's second-largest memory chip maker, said on Thursday it has developed the world's first 16 gigabytes DDR5 chip using the sixth generation of the 10-nanometer chipmaking technology.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 29, 2024
2 min read
Google Increases Rewards for Chrome Security Flaws, Now Offering Up to $250,000 per Bug
Google has significantly increased payouts for security vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, with the maximum reward for a single bug now exceeding $250,000.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 29, 2024
2 min read
U.S. Offers $2.5 Million Reward for Information on Belarusian Cybercriminal Volodymyr Kadariya
The U.S. Department of State and the Secret Service have announced a $2.5 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Belarusian national Volodymyr Kadariya, who is wanted for his involvement in various cybercrime activities.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 29, 2024
1 min read
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Charged in France Over Illegal Transactions and Other Alleged Offenses
Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, has been charged by a French investigative judge for allegedly enabling illegal transactions and other criminal activities on the platform, according to reports from NBC News and Le Monde.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 29, 2024
1 min read
Apple Music Now Allows Playlist Transfers to YouTube Music
Apple Music subscribers can now transfer their playlists to YouTube Music, according to a recent support document highlighted by MacRumors.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 29, 2024
1 min read
Reddit Outage Disrupts Service for 45 Minutes, Resolved
Reddit users worldwide faced a significant outage today, rendering the platform inaccessible for approximately 45 minutes.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 29, 2024
1 min read
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to Launch 8th Tourist Flight to Space on Thursday
Jeff Bezos’ aerospace venture Blue Origin is set to launch its eighth tourist mission to suborbital space on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 28, 2024
2 min read
Apple’s Global Revenues to Cross $400 Billion for 1st Time This Year: Report
Driven by growth in both hardware and services segments, Apple’s global revenues are expected to cross the $400-billion mark for the first time in 2024, a report said on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 28, 2024
1 min read
U.S. Marshals Service Denies Breach Claims by Hunters International Ransomware Group
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has firmly denied allegations that its systems were breached by the Hunters International ransomware gang, despite the group's recent claim on a dark web leak site.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 28, 2024
1 min read
Nearly 1 Million Impacted by Young Consulting’s Data Breach Following BlackSuit Ransomware Attack
Young Consulting, now known as Connexure, is sending data breach notifications to 954,177 people who had their information exposed in a BlackSuit ransomware attack on April 10, 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 28, 2024
2 min read





