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.
Darknet marketplace Nemesis Market seized by German police
German law enforcement has seized the infrastructure of the Nemesis Market.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 23, 2024
1 min read
Mozilla Fixes Two Firefox Zero-Day Bugs Exploited at Pwn2Own
Mozilla has swiftly patched two critical zero-day vulnerabilities in the Firefox web browser.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 23, 2024
1 min read
UK Regulator to Launch in-Depth Probe into $19 Billion Vodafone-Three UK Merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK on Friday confirmed that it is launching an in-depth investigation into the proposed $19 billion merger between Vodafone and Three UK, saying the deal could lead to higher prices for consumers.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2024
2 min read
33 Million Malware Attacks Blocked on Mobile Devices in 2023
Nearly 33.8 million attacks on mobile devices from malware, adware, and riskware were blocked in 2023 globally, highlighting a 50 percent increase in such attacks over the previous year's figures, a new report revealed on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2024
2 min read
NASA’s Shoebox-Sized Satellite En Route to ISS to Decode Cosmic Blasts
NASA on Friday launched a shoebox-sized satellite, which aims to unravel the mysteries of cosmic blasts, to the International Space Station (ISS).
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2024
1 min read
Notepad’s Long-Awaited Spellcheck Feature Arrives in Windows 11
Microsoft has confirmed that spellcheck is rolling out to Notepad in Windows 11.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2024
1 min read
Google Brings Satellite Messaging to Android 15
Google has confirmed it's bringing satellite messaging capabilities to Android 15. This means you'll soon be able to send and receive text messages even in remote areas where cellular coverage is spotty or non-existent.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2024
1 min read
Proton Pass Now Supports Passkeys Across Devices and Plans
Privacy-focused tech company Proton has announced a significant upgrade to its password manager, Proton Pass.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2024
1 min read
Stealthy Sign1 Malware Compromises 39,000 WordPress Sites
The Sign1 malware, known for its code injection techniques, has reportedly infected a staggering 39,000 sites.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 21, 2024
2 min read
United States Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets
The United States Justice Department has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 21, 2024
3 min read
Online vs. Offline: Is Social Media Ruining Real-Life Connections?
Is our obsession with social media addiction hurting our real-life connections? Can we find balance between online & offline? 🤔
Bijay Pokharel,
March 21, 2024
4 min read
Musk Showcases First Person Playing Video Games Just by Thinking
Elon Musk on Thursday shared a video clip where a person was seen playing video games just by thinking, courtesy of the Neuralink brain chip.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 21, 2024
1 min read
How Scammers Use Facebook Verification to Spread Malware
This scam preys on individuals and businesses eager to get that coveted blue checkmark, but it's a trap designed to install malware on your system.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 20, 2024
1 min read
Nearly 75k Financial Phishing Attempts Targeting Indian Firms Detected in 2023: Report
Nearly 75,000 financial phishing attempts targeting companies of various sizes within India were detected last year, a new report revealed on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 20, 2024
1 min read
FTC Warns About Scammers Impersonating Staff
The Federal Trade Commission is warning the public that scammers are pretending to be affiliated with the FTC to steal consumers’ hard-earned money.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 20, 2024
1 min read
Misconfigured Firebase Instances Expose Millions of Plaintext Passwords
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a configuration error in Firebase instances, resulting in the exposure of almost 19 million plaintext passwords.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 20, 2024
1 min read
Mustafa Suleyman Appointed CEO of Microsoft AI
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday welcomed Mustafa Suleyman as CEO of the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) venture.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 20, 2024
1 min read
Privacy Matters: 10 Search Engines That Protect You
Luckily, there's a whole world of search engines that refuse to play the tracking game. Here's the lowdown on the top 10:
Bijay Pokharel,
March 20, 2024
3 min read
Fujitsu Reports Malware Attack and Data Breach
Japanese IT giant Fujitsu has confirmed a significant security incident involving a malware attack on its internal systems which has resulted in a data breach.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 19, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Deprecating 1024-bit RSA Keys in Windows
Microsoft has announced that it will soon deprecate RSA keys shorter than 2048 bits within Windows Transport Layer Security (TLS).
Bijay Pokharel,
March 19, 2024
1 min read





