Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita, an independent technology and cybersecurity news publication established in 2017. A specialist in cybersecurity journalism, Bijay covers vulnerability research, malware analysis, enterprise data breaches, digital privacy, and emerging technologies. His work translates complex technical threats into precise, accessible, and actionable intelligence for security professionals and general readers alike. His reporting and investigative coverage are routinely cited and republished across leading technology and security media.
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
Musk Revives Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Alleges Founders Betrayed Mission
Elon Musk has reignited his dispute with OpenAI, alleging once again that the ChatGPT creator and its founders, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, have strayed from the organization’s original mission to develop AI for the benefit of humanity.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2024
1 min read
Neuralink Successfully Implants Device in Second Patient, Expands Clinical Trials
Neuralink has successfully implanted its brain-computer interface device in a second patient, aimed at enabling paralyzed individuals to control digital devices purely through thought, according to Elon Musk.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2024
2 min read
NASA, SpaceX, Northrop Grumman Launch 21st Cygnus Resupply Mission
NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX plan to launch the next cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station on Sunday at 11:02 a.m. EDT (8:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time).
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2024
2 min read
Losing Just 1 Hour of Sleep at Night May Be Harmful to Health
Losing just an hour of sleep at night may harm health and lead to problems with memory and focus, according to an expert.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2024
1 min read
NASA, SpaceX To Send Mission With Over 3,500 Kg Cargo To ISS On Sunday
US space agency NASA and Elon Musk-run SpaceX are set to launch a cargo mission with 8,200 pounds (3,719.45 kg) of supplies, scientific investigations, and equipment to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2024
2 min read
Indonesia Blocks DuckDuckGo Over Pornography and Gambling Content
The Indonesian government has blocked the privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo after receiving complaints from citizens about pornographic and online gambling content appearing in its search results.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 3, 2024
1 min read
Cryptonator Seized in International Operation for Failing Anti-Money Laundering Controls
The IRS-Criminal Investigation, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in partnership with the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and the Attorney General’s Office in Frankfurt, have seized the domain of Cryptonator, an online cryptocurrency wallet.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 3, 2024
3 min read
DOJ Investigates Nvidia Over AI Business Practices
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated two separate investigations into Nvidia concerning antitrust issues related to the company's AI-focused business dealings.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 3, 2024
2 min read
DOJ Sues TikTok Over Alleged Child Privacy Violations
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the social media giant of allowing children under the age of 13 to create accounts without parental consent and collecting extensive data on them, which violates U.S. child privacy laws.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 3, 2024
2 min read
Apple Permits PC Emulator Apps to Offer Downloadable Games
Apple has updated its App Review Guideline 4.7 to allow retro game console and PC emulator apps to offer downloadable games.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 3, 2024
1 min read



