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.
Xbox Live Services Restored After Extended Outage
Earlier today, Xbox Live experienced a significant service disruption impacting user sign-in, online gameplay, and other functionalities.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 3, 2024
1 min read
Netflix Ends the Era of the Cheapest Ad-Free Plan
Netflix is finally saying goodbye to its most affordable ad-free plan, the Basic tier. As previously announced in January, existing subscribers on the Basic plan (typically around $11.99/month) are now receiving notifications that it's time to choose a new plan.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 3, 2024
1 min read
Battery Electric Vehicle Sales Hit 10-Million Mark Globally This Year: Report
The sale of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is set to hit the 10-million milestone this year, marking a significant achievement for the global passenger vehicle market, a report showed on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 3, 2024
1 min read
Cert-In Finds Multiple Bugs in Google Chrome OS, Gitlab
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned users of multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome OS and GitLab, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 3, 2024
1 min read
Mobile Optimization: The Key to Improving Your Google Ranking
In a comprehensive guide, I will explain why mobile optimization is the key to improving your Google ranking, how it affects your site's performance, user experience, and conversion rates, and the best practices, strategies, and tools for optimizing your site for mobile devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 2, 2024
7 min read
WhatsApp Banned Over 6.6 Million Accounts in India in May
WhatsApp on Monday said it banned more than 66 lakh accounts in India in May for violating the laws of the land.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2024
1 min read
What is Hotlinking? And How to Prevent It
Hotlink protection is a valuable tool for website owners who want to safeguard their bandwidth and maintain control over their content.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2024
2 min read
Google Chrome Loosens Reins on USB Access for Trusted Web Apps
Google is introducing a new Unrestricted WebUSB feature that will allow certain web applications to bypass security limitations previously set in place.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2024
1 min read
Meta Purged 21M+ Bad Posts on FB, Insta in May
Meta said it took down over 15.6 million pieces of bad content across 13 policies for Facebook and more than 5.8 million pieces of objectionable content across 12 policies for Instagram in India in May.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 30, 2024
2 min read
Apple Intelligence: AI with Robust Privacy Coming Soon on Your Devices
As artificial intelligence (AI) begins to transform user experiences across devices and apps, ‘Apple Intelligence’ now aims to put powerful generative models at the core of iPhone, iPad, and Mac systems, which will be part of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia this fall in beta.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 29, 2024
2 min read
WhatsApp Rolling Out New Feature to Bring a Communities Tab to iPad
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature to bring a 'communities tab' to iPad.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 29, 2024
1 min read
Record Usage of X during US Presidential Debate: Elon Musk
Elon Musk on Saturday said his social media platform X saw record usage as US President Joe Biden and his challenger, former President Donald Trump, attended their first presidential debate on TV.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 29, 2024
1 min read
Infosys McCamish Data Breach: Over 6 Million Affected by LockBit Ransomware
Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS), a subsidiary of IT giant Infosys, recently disclosed a significant data breach impacting over 6 million individuals.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 29, 2024
1 min read
TeamViewer Blames Russian Hackers for Corporate Network Breach
TeamViewer, the popular remote access software company, has linked a recent cyberattack on its corporate network to a Russian state-sponsored hacking group.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 29, 2024
1 min read
Apple Launches Vision Pro in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore
Apple on Friday launched its virtual reality (VR) headset Vision Pro in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 29, 2024
1 min read
The 5 Most Common Types of Phishing Attacks
Discover the five most common types of phishing attacks, how they operate, and practical tips to protect yourself from falling victim to these cyber threats. Stay informed and secure your digital life against phishing scams.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 29, 2024
4 min read
Why Giving Smartphones to Calm Down Kids’ Tantrums May Not Be Healthy
Are you one of those parents who calm their tantrum-throwing children with a digital device? Beware, it may hamper their ability to self-regulate their emotions later in adulthood, finds a study on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 28, 2024
2 min read
TeamViewer’s Corporate Network Compromised in Alleged APT Attack
TeamViewer has issued a warning that its corporate network was breached in a cyberattack yesterday. A cybersecurity firm suggests that the breach was carried out by an APT hacking group.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 28, 2024
1 min read
Russian Hacker Indicted for Cyberattacks on Ukrainian Government Ahead of Invasion
A federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted Amin Timovich Stigal (Амин Тимович Стигал), a 22-year-old Russian national, on charges of conspiring with Russian military intelligence to hack and destroy computer systems and data.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 28, 2024
2 min read
Former IT Contractor Breaches Data of Over 1 Million US Patients
Geisinger, a leading healthcare system in Pennsylvania, has reported a significant data breach involving a former employee of Nuance, an IT services provider associated with the organization, Bleepingcomputer reports.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 28, 2024
2 min read





