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.
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
Qualcomm Settles Antitrust Lawsuit for $75 Million
Qualcomm has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging anticompetitive sales and licensing practices.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2024
1 min read
AMD Investigates Alleged Data Breach, Stolen Company Data Claims Emerge
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has confirmed it is actively investigating claims that company data was stolen in a recent cyberattack.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2024
1 min read
Nvidia Beats Microsoft to Become World’s Most Valuable Company
Technology giant Nvidia surpassed Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company, achieving a market capitalization of $3.335 trillion.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2024
1 min read
Amazon Slapped with $5.9 Million Fine for Violating California Labor Laws
E-commerce giant Amazon has been hit with a $5.9 million fine by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) for allegedly violating the state's Warehouse Quota Law.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2024
1 min read
Understanding the Differences Between 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and 6G: A Guide to Mobile Network Generations
This article delves into the evolution of mobile networks, outlining the key differences between each generation, from the nascent days of 2G to the cutting-edge capabilities of 5G and the promising potential of 6G.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2024
3 min read
Meta’s Threads Launches API for Developers
Meta on Tuesday launched its much-awaited API (Application Programming Interface) for Threads so developers can build experiences around it.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2024
1 min read
Hyundai Motor’s Envisioned US Plant to Prioritize EVs: CEO
A new car manufacturing plant by Hyundai Motor, South Korea's largest automaker, under construction in the US state of Georgia will prioritize producing electric vehicles despite a temporary fluctuation in market demand, the company's CEO said on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2024
2 min read
US Sues Adobe for Hiding Fees, Preventing Consumers from Cancelling Subscriptions
The US government on Monday sued software giant Adobe for allegedly hiding expensive fees and making it difficult to cancel a subscription.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2024
2 min read
Apple to Shut down ‘Pay Later’ Service, Launching ‘Installment Loans’
Apple has announced to shut down its buy now, pay later (BNPL) service called ‘Apple Pay Later’ in the US.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2024
1 min read
LG Electronics to Pay $65.2 Million in Dividends to Shareholders
LG Electronics said on Tuesday it will pay out 90 billion won ($65.2 million) in dividends to its shareholders for the first half as part of plans to increase shareholder value.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2024
1 min read



