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.
Breakup of Chinese Long March 6A Rocket Creates Over 300 Pieces of Space Debris
The recent breakup of a Chinese Long March 6A rocket has generated more than 300 pieces of trackable debris in low-Earth orbit, according to a statement from US Space Command.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 9, 2024
1 min read
DRC Congo Saw 14,000 Mpox Cases, 511 Deaths, Virus Spread to 4 Countries, Warns WHO
Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a severe outbreak of Mpox (formerly Monkeypox), with more than 14,000 reported cases and 511 deaths so far this year, said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2024
2 min read
Highly Adapted Microbes Found in Microwave Ovens: Study
According to a new study, microwave ovens harbor specialized communities of highly adapted microbes.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2024
2 min read
Software Provider Faces Provisional £6m Fine After NHS Disruption in 2022 Ransomware Attack
This decision comes after initial findings indicated that Advanced failed to implement adequate measures to protect the personal information of 82,946 individuals, including sensitive data.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2024
2 min read
BlackSuit Ransomware Demands Exceed $500 Million, FBI and CISA Report
The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have confirmed that the infamous Royal ransomware has rebranded to BlackSuit, amassing over $500 million in ransom demands since its inception more than two years ago.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2024
2 min read
Hackers Exploit 18-Year-Old Browser Loophole in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox
Hackers have exploited a critical vulnerability in major web browsers, including Apple Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, allowing them to breach private networks protected by firewalls.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2024
2 min read
ExpressVPN Introduces ShuffleIP for Enhanced Anonymity
In a bid to enhance user anonymity, ExpressVPN has launched a new feature called ShuffleIP.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2024
2 min read
Samsung to Pay $1,000,000 for RCEs on Galaxy’s Secure Vault
The tech giant is offering a staggering $1,000,000 reward for researchers who can successfully demonstrate a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability on the Galaxy's secure vault.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2024
1 min read
INTERPOL Recovers Over $40 Million in Record-Breaking Business Email Compromise Case
A global stop-payment mechanism developed by INTERPOL has enabled Singapore authorities to recover the largest amount of funds ever lost in a business email compromise scam.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2024
2 min read
Google to Introduce Web Monetization in Chrome
This new feature will allow users to tip or reward content creators directly, enhancing the monetization options beyond traditional ads or subscriptions.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2024
1 min read
X Sues Major Advertisers Over Alleged “Illegal Boycott”
X, formerly known as Twitter, has filed a lawsuit against a group of major advertisers, accusing them of orchestrating an "illegal boycott."
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2024
2 min read
Potential Arrival of Apple Intelligence for EU Mac Users
Mac users in the EU might soon gain access to Apple Intelligence, as suggested by the release notes for iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2024
1 min read
Reddit Soars with Impressive Q2 2024 Revenue and User Growth
Reddit has reported outstanding financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2024, highlighting significant revenue and user base advancements.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2024
1 min read
Samsung Begins Mass Production of Industry-Leading AI Chip for Mobile
Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday it has started mass production of the industry's thinnest mobile DRAM, LPDDR5X DRAM, tailored to on-device artificial intelligence.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2024
2 min read
X to Close San Francisco Headquarters, Relocate to New Bay Area Locations
X is closing its headquarters in San Francisco, a building made famous by Elon Musk’s dramatic entrance with a kitchen sink.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2024
1 min read
Apple Introduces “Distraction Control” Feature in Safari Beta
Apple is adding a new feature to Safari called “Distraction Control,” allowing users to remove distracting elements like cookie preference pop-ups while browsing.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Azure Mitigates Two-Hour Outage Impacting Multiple Regions
Microsoft has resolved an Azure outage that lasted over two hours, affecting numerous services for customers across North and Latin America.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2024
1 min read
Keytronic Incurs $17 Million Loss from May Ransomware Attack
Electronic manufacturing services provider Keytronic has reported over $17 million in losses due to a ransomware attack in May.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2024
1 min read
August Android Updates Fix Critical Security Flaws, Including Exploited Zero-Day
This month, Android's security updates address 46 vulnerabilities, including a high-severity remote code execution (RCE) flaw exploited in targeted attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2024
1 min read
What Are Do Follow and No Follow Backlinks, and How Do They Impact SEO?
Understanding do follow vs. no follow backlinks is crucial for SEO. Learn how each impacts your site's ranking, Domain Rating, and traffic.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2024
4 min read





