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.
Microsoft to End Support for Its ‘365 Browser Extension’ Next Year
Microsoft has announced the retirement of the Microsoft 365 browser extension will end support early next year.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 28, 2023
1 min read
Ukraine’s Cyber Operation Exposes Vulnerabilities in Russia’s Aviation Sector
Ukraine's defense intelligence agency claims to have successfully hacked into Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency, also known as Rosaviatsia.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 28, 2023
2 min read
Google Drive for Desktop Users Report Missing Files
Some Google Drive for Desktop users are reporting that months of their files have disappeared from the cloud storage service.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 28, 2023
1 min read
Generative AI Powers the Future of Speech-to-Text with Amazon Transcribe
Amazon Web Services (AWS) added new languages to its Amazon Transcribe product, offering generative AI-based transcription for 100 languages and a slew of new AI capabilities for customers.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 28, 2023
1 min read
How to Clean Up Your Windows 11/10 PC and Revamp Its Performance
Regularly cleaning up your PC is crucial to maintain its optimal performance and longevity, regardless of your technical expertise. This comprehensive guide will help you spruce up your Windows 11/10 PC and restore its former responsiveness.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 28, 2023
3 min read
Nvidia Becomes Biggest Semiconductor Firm in Q3, Beats Intel, Samsung, TSMC
Nvidia has become the most profitable semiconductor firm in the third quarter (Q3) of this year, surpassing Intel, Samsung, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
Bijay Pokharel,
November 27, 2023
1 min read
TikTok Parent ByteDance Begins Mass Layoffs in Gaming Division
Bytedance, TikTok's parent company, has started mass layoffs in its gaming division, and several Nuverse employees were awaiting their future, the media reported.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 27, 2023
1 min read
Samsung Unveils New Unit to Explore New Business Opportunities
Samsung has established a unit tasked with exploring new business opportunities, as part of the electronics giant's annual reshuffle of its top-level executives.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 27, 2023
2 min read
Unsealed Complaint Says Meta Gathered Kids Under 13 Data from Instagram Accounts
A newly unsealed court document from an ongoing federal lawsuit against Meta alleged that the tech giant knowingly refused to shut down the majority of Instagram accounts of children under the age of 13 since at least 2019 while collecting their personal information without their...
Bijay Pokharel,
November 27, 2023
2 min read
Russia Adds Meta Spokesperson to Its Criminal Wanted List
Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has put Meta spokesperson Andy Stone on its wanted list under a criminal article.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 27, 2023
1 min read
Atomic Stealer Malware Spread to Mac Users via Fake Browser Updates: Report
Threat actors are delivering Atomic Stealer malware, also known as AMOS, to Mac users via a fake browser update chain tracked as "ClearFake", a new report has found.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 27, 2023
2 min read
WhatsApp Rolling Out View once Photos, Videos Option for Desktop Apps
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out the ability to send view once photos and videos from desktop apps, a feature that was initially removed one year ago.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 27, 2023
1 min read
Hackers Using Telegram Bot to Pull off Large-Scale Phishing Scams: Report
Threat actors are using a malicious Telegram bot called "Telekopye" to pull off large-scale phishing scams, a new report has said.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 26, 2023
2 min read
Google Testing Animated Emoji Reactions in Its Messages App
Google is testing animated emoji reactions in its Messages app.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 26, 2023
1 min read
Tesla Offers Free Supercharging for 6 Months to Boost Sales
Tesla is offering six months of free supercharging for new Model 3 and Model Y orders delivered in North America by year-end.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 26, 2023
1 min read
YouTube Rolls Out ‘Playables’ for Premium Subscribers
YouTube is rolling out a new feature called Playables, which will let users play games directly on the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 26, 2023
1 min read
Hackers Using New Malware to Steal Facebook Business Accounts: Report
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of malware from the "Ducktail" family to steal Facebook Business accounts, a new report has shown.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 26, 2023
2 min read
Black Friday Generates Record $9.8 Billion in US Online Sales: Report
Black Friday generated a record $9.8 billion in US online sales, up 7.5% from a year ago. According to Adobe Analytics, mobile shopping accounted for $5.3 billion in online sales.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 26, 2023
1 min read
Musk’s Brain Implant Startup Neuralink Raises Additional $43 Million
Neuralink has raised an additional $43 million in venture capital, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Bijay Pokharel,
November 26, 2023
1 min read
Microsoft’s Role in OpenAI Fiasco Could Raise Anti-Trust Concerns in US
Sam Altman’s firing at OpenAI was steeped in just the kind of opacity that’s troubling policymakers around the world about the ongoing rush to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and makes them worry if companies can be trusted to regulate themselves and their research.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 25, 2023
3 min read





