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.
EU Charges Microsoft over Possibly Abusive Tying Practices Regarding Teams
The European Union (EU) on Tuesday accused Microsoft of breaching antitrust rules with the 'abusive' bundling of its Teams and Office products.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 25, 2024
2 min read
Samsung Builds AI Chip Infrastructure Used in More Efficient Computing
Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday it has completed building infrastructure to produce faster and more efficient chips for artificial intelligence (AI) computing.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 25, 2024
1 min read
Four Members of Notorious Cybercrime Group ‘FIN9’ Charged for Roles in Attacking U.S. Companies
U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced charges against four Vietnamese nationals linked to a series of complex cyber intrusions aimed at U.S. companies.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 25, 2024
2 min read
CoinStats Reports Cybersecurity Breach: North Korean Hackers Target 1,590 Crypto Wallets
CoinStats, a leading platform for cryptocurrency portfolio tracking, has disclosed a major cybersecurity breach.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 25, 2024
1 min read
Meta Faces Backlash for Mislabeling Real Photos as ‘Made by AI’
Multiple photographers are voicing their frustrations as Meta mistakenly labels real photos as 'Made by AI,'.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 25, 2024
2 min read
Apple Rejects PC Emulators iDOS 3 and UTM SE from the App Store
The rejected apps are iDOS 3, a new version of the popular DOS emulator, and UTM SE, which emulates operating systems like Windows on iOS. According to Apple, these releases violate guideline 4.7 of the App Review Guidelines, which allows only retro game emulators.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 25, 2024
2 min read
Gmail’s Gemini AI Features Aim to Simplify Email Management
Gmail is getting more AI features that could make it easier to stay on top of your email.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 25, 2024
1 min read
Paramount Plus Announces Another Price Increase for Subscribers
Beginning August 20th, Paramount Plus will increase the monthly costs for its subscription plans, impacting all new subscribers.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 25, 2024
1 min read
Apple Becomes First Company to Be Charged with Violating EU’s DMA Rules
European Union (EU) regulators on Monday opened a new investigation into Apple’s support for alternative iOS marketplaces in Europe under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), adding that the App Store's “steering” policies violate the DMA meant to encourage competition.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 25, 2024
1 min read
CERT-In Finds Multiple Bugs in Microsoft Edge, Advises Users to Update
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) warned users of multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) which could allow an attacker to compromise the targeted system.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 25, 2024
1 min read
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



