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.
US FDA Gives Nod to Musk’s Neuralink to Implant Brain Chip in 2nd Person
Neuralink has reportedly received a nod from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implant its brain chip in a second person.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
Cyber Security Company CyberArk Acquires Venafi for $1.54 Billion
CyberArk on Monday announced it is acquiring Venafi, a leader in machine identity management, from software-focused investor Thoma Bravo, for $1.54 billion in a cash and stock deal.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
Global Cybercrime Cost Increased 12x Faster than Total Cybersecurity Spending: Report
As organisations continue to spend billions of dollars on cybersecurity each year to prevent their businesses from losing sensitive data and important figures, a new report on Monday revealed that the global cybercrime cost has increased 12 times faster than total cybersecurity spending in the...
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2024
1 min read
Hyundai’s Car Selling Prices Soared over past 5 Yrs, Shows Data
Hyundai Motor's vehicle selling prices soared over the past five years due to a weak won (South Korean currency), higher costs, and high-end models, the company's data showed on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2024
1 min read
Affordable Internet Service Starlink Now Available in Fiji: Musk
Elon Musk said on Monday that the affordable satellite internet service Starlink is now available in Fiji, a day after the billionaire launched the service in Indonesia.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2024
1 min read
CERT-In Finds Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco Products, Advises Users to Update
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory over two serious vulnerabilities in networking giant Cisco products that could allow attackers to elevate privileges to root on the underlying operating system.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2024
1 min read
Top 5 Free AI Music Generators for 2026
In 2026, free AI music generators are revolutionizing music creation. Craft unique, royalty-free soundtracks for your projects effortlessly, even without musical experience.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2024
2 min read
WhatsApp Working on Several New Features to Enhance User Experience
WhatsApp is reportedly working on several new features to enhance the user experience on the chatting platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 19, 2024
2 min read
Elon Musk Launches Starlink in Indonesia
On Sunday, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk launched his satellite-based internet service provider Starlink in Indonesia, aiming to improve access in remote parts of the archipelago.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 19, 2024
1 min read
Two Chinese Nationals Arrested in US for Alleged Role in $73 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in the U.S. for their involvement in a cryptocurrency investment scam.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 18, 2024
1 min read
Twitter is Officially X.com Now
Elon Musk-owned Twitter has officially adopted X.com for all its core systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 18, 2024
1 min read
After Seven Years, WHO Updates Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria List
After a gap of seven years, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its updated list of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which also provides guidance on the development of new and necessary treatments to curb the rising spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Bijay Pokharel,
May 18, 2024
2 min read
1 in 4 Indians Faced Cyber Threat in Jan-March Period: Report
Nearly one in four Indians faced hacking attacks in the first quarter (January-March period) this year, as malware continues to be a major cyber threat, a report showed on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2024
1 min read
EU Tells Microsoft to Provide Information on GenAI Risks in Bing Search Else Face Fine
The European Commission on Friday directed Microsoft to provide more information about the generative AI (GenAI) features in its search engine Bing else face fine, as the tech giant failed to respond to a March 14 request for inputs regarding specific risks stemming from Bing's...
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2024
1 min read
Deepfake Gambling Scams: A Growing Social Media Menace
Deepfake technology is being used by scammers to promote gambling scams on social media. Learn how to spot these fraudulent schemes and protect yourself.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2024
3 min read
Neuralink Accepting Applications for 2nd Participant for Chip Implant: Elon Musk
Elon Musk on Friday said that his brain-computer interface company Neuralink is accepting applications for the second participant for a chip implant.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2024
1 min read
OpenAI Partners Reddit to Train Its AI on Users’ Posts
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has inked a deal with Reddit to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models on users’ posts on the popular community discussion platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2024
1 min read
iMessage is Back After a Brief Outage
Apple's iMessage experienced a rare outage on Thursday afternoon, leaving iPhone users unable to send or receive messages through the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2024
1 min read
294 Million People Living with Hypertension in South-East Asia: WHO
An estimated 294 million people are living with hypertension in the Southeast Asia region, including India, said Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for Southeast Asia on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2024
1 min read
EU Investigates Instagram and Facebook for Potential Harm to Children
The European Union (EU) has launched a formal investigation into Meta over concerns that its platforms, Instagram and Facebook, may be causing behavioral addictions and other harms in children.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2024
1 min read





