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.
Microsoft Working on Smaller, Cheaper GenAI Models
Microsoft is reportedly working on cheaper, smaller artificial intelligence (AI) models to tap more opportunities in the AI market.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2024
1 min read
Google Ends Contract with Australian Data Firm that Helped Train Bard AI
Google has terminated its contract with Australian data company Appen which helped the tech giant in training its large language model (LLM) AI tools used in Bard and Search.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2024
1 min read
Google Introducing 3 New GenAI Features in Chrome Browser
Google is introducing its new generative AI features in Chrome browser -- smartly organize your tabs, create your themes with AI, and get help drafting things on the web.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2024
1 min read
How to Enable Stolen Device Protection on iPhone
Apple has recently introduced a new feature on iOS devices—Stolen Device Protection. This feature enhances security when your iPhone is outside familiar locations, like home or work, safeguarding your accounts and personal information in the event of theft.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2024
2 min read
France Fines Amazon $35 Million for ‘Excessive’ Worker Surveillance
France’s National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL) has fined Amazon approximately USD 35 million for "excessively intrusive" worker surveillance.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2024
1 min read
X Adds Passkey Support for iPhones and iPads in US
X (formerly Twitter) now supports passkey log-ins on iPhones and iPads.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2024
1 min read
WhatsApp to Bring Its File-Sharing Feature Soon
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new file-sharing feature that will allow users to easily share files with people nearby in the future.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 23, 2024
1 min read
How To Start A Blog And Make Money In 2026
In this detailed guide, we're here to take you step by step through the journey of launching your very own blog and making money in 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 23, 2024
4 min read
MrBeast Giving Away $25,000 from X Video’s $250,000 Earnings To 10 Random People
YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast) has revealed he made more than $250,000 from posting a video on X, but said it was a ‘bit of a facade’.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 23, 2024
1 min read
Now Tiktok Lays off Employees to Reduce Costs
TikTok has joined the Big Tech layoffs, asking a certain number of employees to go to reduce costs.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 23, 2024
1 min read
Apple Music to Pay 10% Bonus Royalties to Artists for Spatial Audio Songs
Apple will pay music artists a bonus payout of up to 10 percent in royalties for creating songs in spatial audio.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 23, 2024
1 min read
SEC Fake Bitcoin Post Linked to SIM Swapping Attack on X Account
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provided an update on the incident, stating that an unauthorized party gained control of the SEC cell phone number associated with the account through an apparent 'SIM swap.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 23, 2024
2 min read
Apple Releases iOS 17.3, Introducing Stolen Device Protection for your iPhone
Apple has officially released iOS 17.3 and introduced a new security feature to prevent thieves from taking your iPhone, thereby minimizing the risk of unauthorized access to anything stored in iCloud, as well as other important accounts such as your bank or email.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 23, 2024
1 min read
NASA Proposes New Solar-Powered Airplane Concept to Explore Mars
US space agency NASA has proposed to develop a new mobility Mars exploration platform that will use solar energy to explore the Red Planet.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 22, 2024
2 min read
Massive COVID Test Data Breach Leaks 1.3 Million Patient Records Online
The publicly exposed database contained an estimated 1.3 million records that included 118,441 certificates, 506,663 appointments, 660,173 testing samples, and a small number of internal application files.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 22, 2024
1 min read
Meta to Let EU Users Unlink Their Instagram, Facebook, Messenger Accounts
To comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union (EU), Meta on Monday announced that users will be able to unlink their Instagram and Facebook accounts as well as other services.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 22, 2024
2 min read
NASA Back in Touch with the Mars Ingenuity Helicopter
NASA has re-established contact with the Mars Ingenuity helicopter which had lost contact with the Perseverance rover.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 22, 2024
1 min read
Musk’s X Fixes Bug that Labelled Legit Posts as ‘Sensitive Media’
X on Monday said it has fixed a bug that caused the platform to incorrectly label numerous posts as ‘Sensitive Media’.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 22, 2024
1 min read
Now Quickly Unsubscribe from Unwanted Emails in Gmail on Web, Mobile
Google has introduced new ways to make it even easier to unsubscribe from unwanted emails in Gmail on the web and mobile.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 21, 2024
1 min read
Tesla Recalls Over 4k Vehicles Due to Software Issue
Tesla has recalled more than 4,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles made between 2022 and 2023 in Australia due to a software issue.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 21, 2024
1 min read



