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.
Apple Sends Notifications To Users in 92 Nations About ‘Mercenary Spyware’
Apple on Thursday sent threat notifications to select users in 92 countries who may have been targeted using ‘mercenary spyware’ like Pegasus from the NSO Group.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
1 min read
Google Gemini AI Arriving On OnePlus, OPPO Smartphones
Smartphone manufacturers OnePlus and OPPO on Thursday announced that they have teamed up with Google to debut the tech giant's Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 1.0 Ultra, into their devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
1 min read
We Were Asked to Suspend Accounts of Sitting Brazilian Politicians, Journalists: Musk
Elon Musk on Thursday claimed that the X platform was asked to suspend accounts of sitting members of the Brazilian Parliament and journalists, as the US government now looks into possible law violations in the country.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
1 min read
Google Introduces Paid Security Upgrade for Chrome Enterprise
Google is bolstering its Chrome Enterprise browser offering by introducing Chrome Enterprise Premium, a new tier that expands security features and controls for organizations.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
1 min read
Researchers Discover Espionage Campaign Targeting Indian Users via Fake Messaging Apps
Researchers have discovered an active espionage campaign 'eXotic Visit', targeting Android users via fake messaging apps that are distributed through dedicated websites and Google Play, a new report said on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
1 min read
ByteDance Profit Soars 60%, Beats Tencent
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, posted a remarkable 60% profit increase in 2023, surpassing rivals Tencent and Alibaba.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 10, 2024
1 min read
Messenger Update: Shared Albums, HD Photos, & Larger File Support
Users can now create shared albums directly within chats for better organization, send photos in high-definition to preserve image quality, and easily share larger files up to 100MB in size.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 10, 2024
1 min read
Starlink Expands Reach to Albania with High-Speed Satellite Internet
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service has officially launched in Albania.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 10, 2024
1 min read
Over 90,000 LG Smart TVs Vulnerable to Remote Attacks, Warn Security Researchers
Security researchers at Bitdefender have issued a critical warning: over 90,000 LG smart TVs could be remotely hacked due to flaws in the TV's WebOS operating system.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 9, 2024
2 min read
What is Generative AI? Explained
Think of generative AI as a super-smart student who's been fed a massive library of information. It could be text, images, code – anything.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 9, 2024
4 min read
1st Solar Eclipse of 2024 Garners 1.2 Million Posts on X: CEO Linda Yaccarino
The first total solar eclipse of 2024 garnered a whopping 1.2 million posts on X.com, said CEO Linda Yaccarino on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 9, 2024
1 min read
X Employees Facing Arrest in Brazil: Elon Musk
Elon Musk on Tuesday alleged that employees of his X social media platform in Brazil are facing arrest amid his ongoing stand-off with the judiciary over blocking some X accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 9, 2024
1 min read
Fix “Gmail Storage Full” with Google One
Ready to wave goodbye to storage worries? Upgrade today and enjoy a more spacious digital life within your Google account.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2024
2 min read
Notepad++ Seeks Your Assistance in Shutting Down Fake Site
The Notepad++ project, developers of the popular open-source text editor, is calling on its community for help in taking down a harmful website that's impersonating their official download source.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2024
2 min read
European Law Enforcement Cracks Major Counterfeiting Ring, Seizing Millions in Fake Euros
Law enforcement authorities have dismantled a sophisticated counterfeiting network responsible for producing and distributing high-quality fake Euro banknotes.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft to Open New AI Hub in London
Months after creating the new Microsoft AI organization to help advance their consumer AI products and research, including Copilot, the tech giant has now announced that it is opening a new AI hub in London, UK.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2024
1 min read
Taiwanese Chip Major TSMC Gets $6.6 Billion Subsidy for Chip Plant by US Govt
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) on Monday announced that its Arizona chip plant in the US secured up to $6.6 billion in subsidies for advanced semiconductor production from the US Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2024
2 min read
1st Solar Eclipse of 2024 to Grace North American Skies on Monday
People living in US states like Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York are likely to witness the eclipse.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2024
1 min read
Fake GoFundMe Ads Targeting Gaza Supporters Flood Facebook
Fraudulent GoFundMe ads are appearing in users' newsfeeds, often containing heart-wrenching imagery and fabricated stories designed to solicit donations.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2024
1 min read
Regulator Launches Probe into China’s Temu over Unfair Biz Practices
South Korea's antitrust regulator has launched an inspection into China's Temu shopping app on suspicions of the retail platform's false advertising and other unfair business practices, officials said on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2024
1 min read





