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 Photos Introduces “Undo Backup” Feature
Google Photos now allows users to undo backups, offering more flexibility in managing their cloud storage.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2024
1 min read
Verizon to Hike Fees Again, Customers Hit with Small but Annoying Increases
Verizon customers are bracing for another fee increase, with a slight bump in the “Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge” set to appear on bills starting December 18.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2024
2 min read
US Officials Urge Use of Encrypted Apps to Safeguard Communications Amid Ongoing Telecom Hack Risks
Americans are being strongly encouraged to use encrypted messaging and calling apps to protect their personal information from potential exposure to foreign hackers still lurking in U.S. telecom networks.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2024
2 min read
16 Million Customer Records of HDFC Life Allegedly Sold on Dark Web: CyberPeace
CyberPeace's research team has reported that 16 million customer records of HDFC Life Insurance are allegedly being sold on a Dark Web forum for 200,000 USDT (Tether cryptocurrency).
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2024
2 min read
Amazon Doubles Down on AI with Next-Gen ‘Nova’ Models
Amazon has unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence (AI) foundation models called ‘Nova’, that offer state-of-the-art intelligence across a wide range of tasks, along with industry-leading price performance.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2024
2 min read
‘Martial Law’ Most-Searched Word on Google in South Korea
The Korean term for "martial law" was the most-searched word on Google in South Korea on Wednesday, following President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived declaration of martial law.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2024
2 min read
Anomaly Delays ISRO’a ESA Proba-3 Launch to Thursday
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rescheduled its European Space Agency (ESA) Proba-3 Sun observation mission to Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 4, 2024
2 min read
Reddit Post Accuses Zepto of Toxic Work Culture; CEO Replies
Aadit Palicha, Co-founder and CEO of Zepto, on Wednesday said he is not against work-life balance and even recommends it to his competitors.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 4, 2024
2 min read
Liver Disease May Affect Your Sleep: Study
A study on Wednesday proved a suspected link between poor sleep and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
Bijay Pokharel,
December 4, 2024
2 min read
How to Find Desktop Wallpaper in Windows 11
Have you ever wondered where your Windows 11 desktop wallpaper is stored? While the Settings app doesn’t show you the exact folder, it’s easy to locate the file using a few quick steps.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 4, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Calls Out FTC Over Alleged Leaks of Antitrust Investigation
Microsoft is raising the alarm over alleged leaks from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), calling for an investigation by the agency’s inspector general into whether FTC management improperly disclosed details of its antitrust probe into the tech giant.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 4, 2024
2 min read
Max is Finally Cracking Down on Password Sharing
The days of casually sharing your Max login with friends and family might be coming to an end. Warner Bros. Discovery is set to roll out its long-awaited crackdown on password sharing starting next week. But don’t worry—things are kicking off with a soft touch.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 4, 2024
1 min read
Huge Drug Bust: 5.8 Tonnes of Cocaine Seized, 32 Arrested
In a massive international operation, authorities in Colombia, Spain, and Belgium, supported by Europol, have dismantled a major drug cartel smuggling cocaine into Europe.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2024
1 min read
Cambodia Blocks 16 Crypto Websites in Struggle to Regulate Booming Market
Cambodia has blocked access to 16 cryptocurrency exchange websites, including big names like Binance and Coinbase, as part of its efforts to control the growing but largely unregulated crypto market.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2024
1 min read
US Chip Export Curbs on China to Have Limited Impact on South Korea
The United States' latest export control package against China is expected to have only a limited impact on South Korea's semiconductor industry, officials said on Tuesday, citing local businesses' low dependence on the Chinese market in the sector.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2024
2 min read
Hydra Market Leader Sentenced to Life as Russia Cracks Down on Cybercrime
Russian authorities have sentenced Stanislav Moiseyev, the leader of the notorious Hydra Market criminal group, to life imprisonment.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2024
1 min read
Google Maps Now Integrates Waze Incident Reports, Lets Users Confirm Road Conditions
Google Maps is taking a page from Waze by integrating incident reports directly into its navigation experience.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2024
1 min read
Hyundai’s Global Sales Fall 3.7 Percent in November as Demand Wanes
Hyundai Motor, South Korea's biggest carmaker, said on Monday its sales fell 3.7 percent last month from a year earlier due to a slowdown in vehicle demand.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 2, 2024
2 min read
Study Shows Long-Term Use of Antibiotics May Raise Parkinson’s Disease Risk
Long-term exposure to antibiotics may significantly raise the risk of Parkinson's disease, finds a study.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 2, 2024
2 min read
Musk Files for Injunction to Block OpenAI from Transition to for-Profit Organisation
Elon Musk has filed for a preliminary injunction against Sam Altman-run OpenAI for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 1, 2024
2 min read



