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.
International Law Enforcement Thwarts LockBit Ransomware Network
Law enforcement agencies from 11 countries have disrupted the notorious LockBit ransomware operation in a joint operation known as ''Operation Cronos."
Bijay Pokharel,
February 20, 2024
1 min read
200k+ Student & Parent Records Exposed in Philippines High School Voucher Program Breach
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a significant data breach involving a non-password-protected database housing more than 200,000 records, including sensitive information of students and parents.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 20, 2024
2 min read
Google’s Gemini Beats OpenAI’s ChatGPT by 3% in Multi-Discipline Tests: Report
Google's AI chatbot Gemini has recently outperformed Sam Altman-run OpenAI's ChatGPT in a series of comprehensive multi-discipline tests, a new report revealed on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 20, 2024
1 min read
EU Opens Formal Probe against TikTok over Safeguarding Kids, Ad Transparency
The European Commission on Monday opened formal proceedings to assess whether TikTok may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) for protection of minors, advertising transparency, data access for researchers and risk management of addictive design and harmful content.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 19, 2024
2 min read
In 10 Years, Apple Earned $1.65 Trillion from iPhone Sales: Report
Apple grossed a whopping $1.65 trillion from iPhone sales in the past decade, a new report has revealed.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 19, 2024
1 min read
Fixedfloat Crypto Exchange Hacked, $26M Bitcoin and Ether Lost
Decentralized crypto exchange FixedFloat has confirmed a hack that resulted in the theft of Bitcoin and Ether worth at least $26 million.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 19, 2024
1 min read
Deepfakes Surge Ahead of General Elections in South Korea
With less than 50 days remaining until South Korea's parliamentary elections in April, concerns over the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfake videos and images are mounting, prompting heightened vigilance from election authorities.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 19, 2024
2 min read
How to Unsend a Message on an iPhone
Ever sent a message to the wrong person? The cringe is real! But fear not, Apple's got your back with its latest feature.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 19, 2024
1 min read
EU Slaps Apple Over $500 Million Fine Under Music Streaming Penalty
This penalty comes as a consequence of accusations that Apple has been stifling competition against its own music streaming service, Apple Music, on the iPhone platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 19, 2024
1 min read
Your Smart Garden Mower Can Become Entry Point for Cyberattack: Researchers
A team of researchers has found an unexpected correlation between a smart garden mower and cybercrime, revealing that this innocent device can be a weak spot for your home's security network.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 18, 2024
1 min read
Tesla Able To Produce Real-World Video Similar to OpenAI’s for Over a Year: Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared intriguing insights into the potential synergies between OpenAI's Sora and his autonomous driving ambitions after the ChatGPT maker unveiled its text-to-video model.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 18, 2024
1 min read
How To Boost Your Facebook Post: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the strategies and tactics to promote and boost your Facebook page or post using Facebook ads.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 18, 2024
3 min read
Top 7 Advanced Strategies to Enhance Your Digital Security
The internet connects us like never before, but with that connection comes a responsibility: protecting ourselves online.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 17, 2024
3 min read
OSIRIS-REx Brought Back 121.6 Grams of Sample from Asteroid Bennu: NASA
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft brought back 121.6 grams of material from asteroid Bennu -- doubling the sample return goal, NASA has announced.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 17, 2024
2 min read
OpenAI Can’t Register GPT As Trademark, Rules US Patent Office
In a setback for Microsoft-backed OpenAI, the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) has refused to allow the Sam Altman-run company to register the word GPT (generative pre-trained transformer) as a trademark.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 17, 2024
1 min read
Google Confirms Feature That Will Hold Call Till Human Representative is Available
Google has confirmed that it is testing a new feature that will help you make a call, wait on hold, and then give you a call back once a human representative is available.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 17, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Fixes Bug in Edge Browser that ‘Stole’ Chrome Tabs, Data
Microsoft has fixed a vulnerability in its Edge browser that was reportedly stealing Chrome tabs and data.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 17, 2024
1 min read
Social Audio Platform Clubhouse Turns Texts Into Custom Voice Messages
Social audio platform Clubhouse said users can now send text to their friends and they will hear words as if they said them.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 17, 2024
1 min read
Google Brings More Gemini Models To Customers With New Updates
Google on Friday said that it is bringing more Gemini models to customers with new updates and expanded availability on its Vertex artificial intelligence (AI) platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 16, 2024
2 min read
OpenAI Blocks State-Sponsored Hackers From Using ChatGPT
OpenAI has disrupted five state-affiliated actors that sought to use AI services in support of malicious cyber activities.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 16, 2024
1 min read





