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.
Hyundai Motor Doubles Down on Ensuring Longer Driving Range of EVs
Hyundai Motor Group is strengthening its electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain and internal production capacity, as the world's third-largest auto group seeks to present price-competitive EV models with better driving ranges.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 24, 2024
2 min read
Understanding Spear Phishing: The Personalized Cyber Threat
Spear phishing is a targeted scam where attackers send personalized fake emails to steal sensitive info like passwords or financial details. Stay vigilant!
Bijay Pokharel,
June 23, 2024
4 min read
Researchers Find ChatGPT Biased against CVs with Credentials that Imply Disability
In the study, when the US-based University of Washington (UW) researchers sought clarification about the rankings, the system showed biased perceptions of disabled people.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 22, 2024
2 min read
WhatsApp Soon Lets You Dial Numbers to Place Calls Directly from App
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new in-app dialer feature that will allow users to make calls directly from the app.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 22, 2024
1 min read
Hacker Claims to Have 30 Million Customer Records from Australian Ticket Seller Giant TEG
A hacker has claimed possession of 30 million customer records from TEG, the Australian ticket-selling giant.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 22, 2024
1 min read
X to Limit Livestreaming to Premium Subscribers
X (formerly Twitter), has announced that live-streaming privileges will soon be restricted to Premium subscribers only.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 22, 2024
1 min read
US Sanctions Leaders of Russian Antivirus Software Provider Kaspersky
The US Treasury Department has announced sanctions against a dozen senior executives of Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab, one day after the Commerce Department banned the sale of its antivirus software in the US.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 22, 2024
1 min read
USB Color Code: Unlocking the Secrets Behind the Different USB Port Colors
Ever wondered why USB ports come in different colors? Discover the hidden functions behind blue, yellow, red, and more in our guide to USB port colors.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 22, 2024
3 min read
Europol and Spanish Police Dismantle Human Trafficking Ring Exploiting Online Recruitment
In a coordinated effort on May 24, 2024, Europol, in collaboration with the Spanish National Police (Policía National), successfully dismantled a criminal network involved in trafficking Ukrainian and Belarusian nationals for sexual exploitation in Spain.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 21, 2024
2 min read
Microsoft Regains Title of World’s Most Valuable Company as Nvidia Shares Dip
Nvidia recently lost its position as the world's most valuable company to Microsoft following a 3% drop in its share price.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 21, 2024
1 min read
U.S. to Ban Kaspersky Antivirus Over National Security Concerns
The Biden administration is set to announce a ban on the sale of Kaspersky Lab’s antivirus software in the United States, citing national security concerns.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 21, 2024
1 min read
YouTube Cracks Down on Premium Subscriptions Bought with Spoofed Locations
Google-owned YouTube has started canceling Premium subscriptions purchased using virtual private networks (VPNs) or other methods to spoof locations.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 21, 2024
1 min read
Doctors May Soon Be Able to Detect, Diagnose Cancer Using AI: Study
Doctors may soon be able to detect and diagnose cancer in patients using artificial intelligence (AI) that will allow for earlier treatment, a new study said on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 20, 2024
1 min read
Crypto Exchange Binance to Pay $2.25 Million Fine to Restart India Operations
Leading blockchain and cryptocurrency platform Binance will be required to pay $2.25 Million fine to restart operations in India.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 20, 2024
1 min read
Windows Users: Critical Wi-Fi Security Flaw Patched – Update Now!
Microsoft recently fixed a serious vulnerability affecting Windows 10 and 11 that could expose your PC to attacks when connected to public Wi-Fi.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 20, 2024
2 min read
Pornhub Expands State Blockade Over Age Verification Laws, Cutting Access in Indiana and Kentucky
Pornhub is escalating its protest against age verification laws in the US by blocking access to its website in Indiana and Kentucky.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2024
1 min read
iOS 18 Opens Up Spatial Video Recording to Third-Party Apps
Spatial Video is Apple's take on 3D video recording. By combining footage from multiple cameras, it adds depth information to videos, making them more immersive and realistic, especially when viewed on devices like the Apple Vision Pro headset.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2024
1 min read
Qualcomm Settles $75 Million Lawsuit Linked to Apple Complaints
Qualcomm has agreed to settle a lawsuit by paying $75 million.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2024
1 min read
LG Joins ChargePoint to Expand EV Charging Infrastructure in US
LG Electronics said on Wednesday it has partnered with ChargePoint, the leading supplier of charging solutions for electric vehicles in North America, to expand its EV charging business on a global basis.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2024
1 min read
US Regulators Accuse TikTok of Violating Child Privacy Laws
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has referred a complaint against the popular video-sharing app TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance to the Department of Justice, alleging that they failed to protect the privacy of children.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2024
2 min read





