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.
WhatsApp Tests Screenshot Blocking for Profile Photos
Meta-owned WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will block users from taking screenshots of profile pictures within the app.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 11, 2024
1 min read
Scientists Decode Early Metabolic Changes that Lead to Autism
US scientists have learned more about the early metabolic changes that occur between birth and the presentation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) later in childhood.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 10, 2024
2 min read
Google Patches Fifth Critical Zero-Day Flaw Under Active Attack
Google has released a security update to address its fifth zero-day flaw discovered in Chrome since the beginning of 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 10, 2024
1 min read
Pricking Pain, Numbness in Hands & Feet? It May Signal Nerve Damage
Feeling sharp, pricking pain and numbness in your hands and feet may signal a nerve damage condition, according to a study.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 10, 2024
1 min read
Tesla to Invest Over $500 Million on Supercharger Network Expansion
Elon Musk on Friday said that the company will be investing more than $500 million in its Supercharger network to create thousands of new chargers in 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 10, 2024
1 min read
Senate Inquiry Calls for Australia to Increase Antarctic Science
The Australian government should consider the purchase of a second Antarctic vessel to boost research on the continent, a Senate inquiry has found.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 10, 2024
1 min read
Post Full-Length Movies on X, ‘AI Audiences’ Coming Soon: Elon Musk
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, on Friday, said that subscribed users can post movies, TV series, or podcasts on the platform and earn money via monetization.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 10, 2024
1 min read
Windows Snipping Tool Getting Instant QR Code Detection
Microsoft has enhanced the Snipping Tool with a convenient new feature: automatically detecting and decoding QR codes within screenshots.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 10, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Launching Dedicated Xbox Store in July
Microsoft confirmed it's launching a brand-new Xbox mobile gaming store in July.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 10, 2024
1 min read
Canada Imposes $4.38 Million Fine on Binance for Anti-Money Laundering Violations
Canadian regulators have fined cryptocurrency exchange Binance $4.38 million for failing to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2024
1 min read
HBO Max Approaches 100 Million Subscriber Milestone
The streaming wars are heating up, and HBO Max is making major strides.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2024
1 min read
TikTok Adds “AI-Generated” Label for Third-Party Content
TikTok is introducing automated labeling to flag content generated using AI tools, even those created on third-party platforms if they contain metadata tags indicating the presence of AI-generated content.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2024
1 min read
Dell Warns Customers of Major Data Breach Affecting 49 Million
Dell has issued a data breach notification, confirming that a cybersecurity incident has potentially compromised the personal information of approximately 49 million customers.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2024
1 min read
1st Human Implanted with Neuralink Brain Chip Completes 100 Days: Musk
Elon Musk on Thursday said his brain-computer interface company Neuralink has achieved 100 successful days with the first human implanted with a brain chip.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2024
2 min read
Semiconductor Giant SK Hynix Develops Next-Gen AI Chip for Smartphones
South Korean chipmaker SK hynix said on Thursday it has developed a next-generation mobile NAND solution designed for on-device artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2024
1 min read
Fraudulent Webshop Network Targets Over 850,000 People
A large-scale webshop fraud operation, nicknamed "BogusBazaar," has reportedly stolen credit card details from over 850,000 unsuspecting victims across the United States and Europe.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2024
1 min read
University System of Georgia Discloses Data Breach Impacting 800,000 Individuals
The University System of Georgia (USG) has confirmed a significant data breach that occurred in May 2023, affecting the personal information of approximately 800,000 individuals.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2024
1 min read
EU Asks for More Details on X’s Content Moderation Activities, Resources
The European Commission sent Elon Musk-run X a request for information (RFI) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), seeking more details on the company's content moderation activities and resources, on the risk assessment conducted by the implementation of generative AI tools in the European Union...
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2024
2 min read
5 Big Announcements From Apple’s ‘Let Loose’ Event
Apple has made big announcements at its 'Let Loose' event in which it unveiled the new iPad Pro, M4 chip, redesigned 11-inch and all-new 13-inch iPad Air with M2 chip, Final Cut Pro for iPad 2, and the all-new Logic Pro for iPad 2 and for Mac 11.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2024
2 min read
China’s Chang’e-6 Enters Lunar Orbit after Near-Moon Braking
China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has successfully entered its circumlunar orbit, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2024
1 min read



