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.
iPhones to Feature Live Video Streaming for 911 Calls with iOS 18
This new feature allows users to video chat with 911 dispatchers and emergency responders, enhancing their ability to locate and assist you quickly in emergencies.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 25, 2024
1 min read
Meta Shuts Down 63,000 Instagram Accounts in Nigeria for Financial Sextortion Scams
Meta has taken significant action against financial sextortion scams by shutting down 63,000 Instagram accounts based in Nigeria.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 25, 2024
2 min read
CrowdStrike Vows Improvements After Faulty Update Crashes 8.5 Million Windows Machines
CrowdStrike has released a detailed review of a faulty update that caused 8.5 million Windows machines to crash last week.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 25, 2024
1 min read
Apple Maps Public Beta Now Accessible on the Web
Apple has launched the public beta of Apple Maps for the web, making it possible for users worldwide to access Maps directly from their browsers.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 25, 2024
1 min read
Google Enhances Chrome’s Suspicious File Warnings and Scanning Features
Google has rolled out updates to Chrome's suspicious file warnings, aiming to provide clearer explanations for why certain downloads might be blocked.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 25, 2024
1 min read
South Korean Space Agency to Spend 380.8 Billion Won to Build 3 Industrial Parks
The Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) on Wednesday said that it will spend 380.8 billion won ( equivalent to $274.8 million) for the next seven years to build three industrial parks for the space industry.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2024
1 min read
Tesla’s Profit Tanks 45 Pc in Q2, Musk Plans to Reveal Robotaxi in October
Elon Musk-run Tesla has reported $1.5 billion in profit for the April-June period (Q2) this year, down 45 percent from the same period in 2023.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2024
1 min read
Verizon Faces $16 Million Settlement with FCC Over TracFone Data Breaches
Verizon Communications is set to pay a $16 million settlement to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) following multiple data breaches at its subsidiary, TracFone Wireless.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2024
1 min read
Tech Firm Kakao’s Founder Arrested Over Alleged Stock Manipulation
The founder of South Korean tech giant Kakao, Kim Beom-su, has been arrested on charges of stock price manipulation related to the firm's takeover of K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment last year, prosecutors said.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2024
1 min read
Why Your Favorite Video Might Not Be #Trending on YouTube
The trending section on YouTube is influenced by more than just high view counts. Here’s a detailed look into why some videos go viral while others remain hidden.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2024
4 min read
Google Takes a Step Back: Third-Party Cookies Get a Reprieve in Chrome
Google has announced it's reversing its plan to eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2024
1 min read
US Cracks Down on Russian Hackers Targeting Water Systems
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a Russian hacktivist group believed to be responsible for breaching water facilities in the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2024
1 min read
Superior Court of Los Angeles County Shuts Down After Ransomware Attack
The largest trial court in the United States, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, closed all 36 courthouse locations on Monday to restore systems affected by a Friday ransomware attack.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
1 min read
‘EvilVideo’ Vulnerability in Telegram for Android Allows Malicious APK Payloads
A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Telegram for Android, known as 'EvilVideo,' allowed attackers to send malicious APK payloads disguised as video files.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
1 min read
Massive Data Breach Exposes Millions of Records at ClickBalance, Mexico’s Leading ERP Provider
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a massive data leak exposing millions of records belonging to ClickBalance, Mexico's leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology provider.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
1 min read
Lack of Proper Sleep Could Lead to Brain-Related Problems, Warn Doctors
People must never ignore sleep to meet deadlines, and it's never appropriate to waste time on the Internet over a proper good night's sleep, advise healthcare professionals on World Brain Day.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
2 min read
NASA Discovers Sulfur Crystals on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars: a field of pure sulfur crystals.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Launches Tool to Fix Windows Affected by CrowdStrike Issue
Tech giant Microsoft has deployed a recovery tool to salvage millions of Windows machines left reeling from a faulty CrowdStrike security update.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
1 min read
WazirX Announces $23 Million Bounty to Recover $234 Million Lost in Cyber Breach
On Sunday, crypto platform WazirX, which lost a staggering $234 million worth of digital assets in a cyber breach, announced $23 million in bounty to recover the stolen funds.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
1 min read
How to Send Photos and Videos from iPhone to Android Without Losing Quality
Learn how to transfer photos and videos from iPhone to Android without losing quality using cloud services, apps, a computer, or email and messaging apps.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
3 min read





