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.
EV Sales Drop 25 Percent in South Korea, Hybrid Car Sales Jump
Electric vehicle (EV) sales in South Korea plunged 25 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, while gasoline hybrid model sales jumped 46 percent during the same period, according to a market report on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 5, 2024
1 min read
LG Electronics Reports 11 Percent Decline in Q1 Profit as Costs Rise
LG Electronics said on Friday that its operating profit for the first quarter of this year fell more than 10 percent from a year earlier, due to rising costs and intensifying competition.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 5, 2024
1 min read
X Users Begin to Lose Followers as Musk Cracks Down on Bots, Trolls
X users on Friday started losing followers as Elon Musk-run social media platform kicked off the exercise to remove bots.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 5, 2024
1 min read
Remote Desktop vs. AnyDesk vs. TeamViewer: The Right Remote Tool
While the classic Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a built-in option, there are more powerful third-party solutions like AnyDesk and TeamViewer that offer greater versatility and features. Let's break down which might work best for you.
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April 5, 2024
3 min read
Popular LayerSlider Plugin Flaw Impacts 1 Million WordPress Sites
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated SQL injection, making it crucial for admins to prioritize applying security updates for the plugin.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 5, 2024
1 min read
827,000 Patients at Risk: Cancer Center Suffers Major Data Breach
A major security incident at a US-based cancer treatment and research center, City of Hope, has compromised the sensitive personal data of over 820,000 patients.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 5, 2024
1 min read
Disney+ Says Goodbye to Password Sharing in June
In a move echoing similar actions by Netflix, Disney+ has announced a crackdown on password sharing.
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April 5, 2024
1 min read
LinkedIn Introduces ‘Live Event Ads’ to Help Firms Build Brand Awareness
LinkedIn on Thursday introduced a new global advertisement format 'Live Event Ads' to help companies increase event registrations, build brand awareness, and drive measurable results from investments in events.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 5, 2024
1 min read
Taiwan Earthquake Won’t Impact Global Electronics Supply Chain: ICEA
A day after a massive earthquake rattled Taiwan, a key supplier of chips and displays to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), industry leaders said on Thursday there will not be any impact on the global supply chain serving mobile phones and other electronics
Bijay Pokharel,
April 4, 2024
1 min read
Four Carmakers to Recall Over 50,000 Vehicles for Faulty Parts
Mercedes-Benz Korea, Stellantis Korea, and two other carmakers will recall more than 50,000 vehicles due to faulty components, the Transport Ministry here said on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 4, 2024
1 min read
South Korea to Spend $527 Million to Integrate AI in People’s Life
South Korea will funnel 710.2 billion won ($526.9 million) into the government's projects to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday life, the science ministry said on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 4, 2024
2 min read
Elon Musk Activates Community Notes in India Ahead of Elections
Elon Musk on Thursday said that his X platform has activated the Community Notes feature -- a user-based fact-checking program -- in India, as the country prepares for general elections.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 4, 2024
1 min read
NASA Selects 3 Firms to Develop Vehicle to Explore Moon’s Surface
The US space agency NASA has selected three companies — Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab — to develop a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) that Artemis astronauts will use to travel around the Moon’s surface.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 4, 2024
2 min read
OnePlus Launches New AI Eraser Image Editing Feature for Its Smartphones
Global technology brand OnePlus on Wednesday launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) Eraser image editing feature for its smartphones.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 3, 2024
1 min read
Vodafone, Nokia Test New Tech to Eliminate Gaming, Video Lag
Vodafone and Nokia on Wednesday said that they have successfully tested a new internet technology, which could improve the home broadband experience for customers, particularly when gaming or making video calls.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 3, 2024
2 min read
Apple Doesn’t Have Access to a Customer’s Passcode, Says Company Policy
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had approached "informally" to Apple to help unlock the device, as per reports.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 3, 2024
2 min read
Tesla Overtakes Mercedes-Benz as 2nd Largest Seller of Imported Cars in March
Tesla overtook Mercedes-Benz as the second-largest seller of imported vehicles in South Korea last month, industry data showed on Wednesday.
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April 3, 2024
1 min read
Samsung to Release New Products Globally at Same Time
Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of home appliance innovations with the global launch of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered products in a bid to offer synchronizing consumer experiences worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 3, 2024
1 min read
Google Takes Aim at Cookie Theft with New “Device Bound” Security
Google has announced a new security feature for its Chrome browser – Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) – which helps keep users more secure against cookie theft.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 3, 2024
2 min read
Google Settles Privacy Lawsuit, Will Delete Data of 136 Million Chrome Users
As part of the agreement, Google will delete browsing records from 136 million US users.
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April 3, 2024
1 min read



