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.
South Korea Unveils $19 Billion Support Package for Chip Industry
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Thursday that the country will introduce a chip industry support package worth 26 trillion won ($19 billion) to bolster the critical industry amid intensifying global competition.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 23, 2024
2 min read
OpenAI Inks Landmark Content Deal with News Corp, Bridging AI and Journalism
The agreement grants OpenAI access to News Corp's vast trove of news content, spanning renowned publications like The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, and The Times.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 23, 2024
1 min read
WhatsApp Unveils “Undo Delete for Me” Feature: A Second Chance for Accidental Deletions
This new feature gives you a precious few seconds to reverse your accidental deletion and choose the much-preferred "Delete for everyone" option instead. It's like a magic eraser for your WhatsApp mishaps!
Bijay Pokharel,
May 23, 2024
1 min read
Chinese Hackers Evade Detection on Military and Government Networks for 6 Years
A Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, dubbed "Unfading Sea Haze," has been operating undetected on military and government networks in the South China Sea region since 201
Bijay Pokharel,
May 23, 2024
1 min read
LastPass Enhances Security by Encrypting URLs in Password Vaults
LastPass announced it will start encrypting URLs (website addresses) stored within user vaults, adding an extra layer of protection against data breaches and unauthorized access.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 23, 2024
1 min read
Intercontinental Exchange Fined $10 Million by SEC for Delayed Reporting of VPN Breach
The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has agreed to pay a $10 million penalty to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for failing to promptly report a security breach involving its subsidiaries' virtual private network (VPN) infrastructure.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 23, 2024
1 min read
Nvidia Accelerates AI Innovation with Annual AI Chip Releases
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company will now design new chips annually, doubling the pace of their previous release cycle.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 23, 2024
1 min read
Australia Reports First Human Case of H5N1 Bird Flu
A child in Victoria has tested positive for avian influenza A (H5N1) -- the first human case of bird flu in Australia, according to health authorities on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2024
2 min read
Truecaller to Let Users Create Digital Version of Their Voice Using Microsoft’s New Tech
Truecaller on Wednesday announced a partnership with Microsoft to utilize the new 'Personal Voice' technology from the tech giant's Azure AI Speech which will allow users to create a digital version of their voice to use inside the AI Assistant.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2024
1 min read
Why Regular Fish Oil Supplements Could Be Bad for Your Heart
While fish oil supplements, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, are known to be good for heart health, a new study on Wednesday showed that regular consumption may raise the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2024
2 min read
Western Sydney University Data Breach Exposed Student Data
Western Sydney University (WSU) has announced a data breach that has exposed sensitive student information.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2024
1 min read
LockBit Claims Responsibility for London Drugs Ransomware Attack, Threatens Data Release
LockBit ransomware gang has asserted its involvement in the cyberattack that recently targeted Canadian retail giant London Drugs.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2024
1 min read
ExpressVPN Passes Another Privacy Audit with Flying Colors
ExpressVPN today announced the successful completion of another independent audit of its privacy policy and TrustedServer technology. #expressvpn
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
Google Rolls Out Chrome Fix for Empty Pages When Switching Tabs
Google has recently addressed a frustrating issue plaguing Chrome users: the intermittent disappearance of webpage content when switching between tabs.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
Blog vs. Website: What’s the Difference?
Blogs are online journals for sharing personal thoughts and experiences, while websites are informational hubs for businesses or individuals.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
3 min read
Zoom Fortifies Video Meetings with Quantum-Resistant Encryption
Zoom Video Communications announced today the global availability of post-quantum end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Zoom Meetings.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
Google’s Parent Company Alphabet Raked in Over $3,100 Every Second in Q1!
After a profit slump in 2022 due to macroeconomic headwinds, Google's parent company Alphabet has demonstrated a remarkable financial turnaround, reporting a staggering $3,042 in earnings per second in Q1 2024, marking a 43% year-over-year increase.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
Meta, Match Group, Coinbase, Others Team Up to Prevent, Disrupt Financial Scams
Major tech companies across social media, dating apps, financial institutions, and crypto on Tuesday announced a new coalition -- Tech Against Scams, to help prevent online fraud and financial schemes that target consumers across industries.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
2 min read
SpaceX May Exceed 90 Pc of All Earth Payloads to Orbit This Year: Musk
Elon Musk on Tuesday said that his space venture SpaceX is likely to exceed 90 percent of all Earth’s payload to low-Earth orbit later this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
2 min read
Microsoft Introduces ‘Copilot+ PCs’ for AI Era, Available from June 18
Microsoft has introduced a new category of Windows PCs designed for the artificial intelligence (AI) era.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read



