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.
Samsung Sets Up Development Team for High Bandwidth Memory Chips
Industry sources said on Thursday that Samsung Electronics has newly set up a unit dedicated to developing high bandwidth memory (HBM) to regain leadership in the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor market.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 4, 2024
2 min read
Threads Surpasses 175 Million Monthly Active Users in First Year
Meta's year-old social media experiment, Threads, has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 175 million monthly active users (MAUs) according to an announcement by CEO Mark Zuckerberg on July 3rd, 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 4, 2024
1 min read
Google Ups the Bounty: $250,000 for KVM Zero-Day Exploits
Google has significantly amplified its efforts to bolster the security of the Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) hypervisor by offering a staggering $250,000 bounty for critical vulnerabilities. This marks a substantial increase from previous rewards.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 3, 2024
2 min read
Google Pixel 6 Series Users Beware: Factory Reset May Cause Phone to Brick
There's a critical issue affecting some Google Pixel 6 series phones (Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a) following a factory reset. Reports have surfaced of devices becoming bricked, meaning they are rendered unusable.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 3, 2024
1 min read
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



