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.
WhatsApp Widely Rolling Out Redesigned Sticker, GIF Picker On iOS
WhatsApp is widely rolling out a redesigned sticker and GIF picker on iOS.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 6, 2023
1 min read
10 Million People Joined Threads In The First 7 Hours Of Its Launch
Threads, the Twitter competitor created by Meta, has reached 10 million users in the first 7 hours of its launch.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 6, 2023
1 min read
Threads vs Twitter: What’s the Difference?
If you're looking for a platform where you can share longer messages with your close friends and family, then Thread is a good option. If you're looking for a platform where you can connect with people who share your interests, then Twitter is a good...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 6, 2023
2 min read
Google Photos Gets New Video Effects
Google has added 12 new video effects to the editing suite of the photo-sharing and storage service 'Google Photos'.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 6, 2023
1 min read
Zuckerberg-Musk Begin Online Battle Before Cage Fight
After Meta launched Twitter-rival 'Threads', Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk started an online battle before their anticipated cage fight -- dubbed the fight of the century.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 6, 2023
2 min read
OpenAI Building New Team To Steer, Control ‘Superintelligent’ AI Systems
Microsoft-owned OpenAI has said that it is assembling a team of top machine learning researchers and engineers to steer and control "Superintelligent" artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 6, 2023
2 min read
Twitter Quietly Removes Login Requirement To View Tweets
Twitter has quietly removed the login requirement for viewing tweets on the micro-blogging platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 6, 2023
1 min read
Ex-Employees Sue Twitter Again Over Refusal To Pay Arbitration Fees
Former Twitter employees have sued the company again, this time for allegedly refusing to pay the expected cost of legal arbitration.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 6, 2023
2 min read
Another Twitter Rival Bluesky Raises $8 Million, Announces Paid Service
As Meta launched its Twitter rival Threads on Instagram on Thursday, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey-backed Bluesky has announced it has raised $8 million to support its mission and growth.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 6, 2023
2 min read
Apple May Introduce New Colors For iPhone 15 Lineup
Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 series will reportedly come with stronger titanium construction and new colour options.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 6, 2023
1 min read
Instagram Twitter Competitor, Threads, Is Available Now
Threads, the Twitter competitor created by Meta, has finally arrived.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 6, 2023
2 min read
Threads Passes 2 Million Signups in Just First Two Hours
Meta’s Twitter competitor, Instagram Threads has seen an incredible surge in popularity since its launch on July 5, 2023. In just the first two hours, the app had surpassed 2 million signups.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 6, 2023
1 min read
INTERPOL Arrests Key Suspect in OPERA1ER Cybercrime Operation
A suspect believed to be a key member of the OPERA1ER cybercrime group, which has targeted mobile banking services and financial institutions in malware, phishing, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) campaigns, has been detained by law enforcement.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 5, 2023
2 min read
Meta’s Twitter Competitor ‘Threads’ Arrives On Web
Meta's Twitter competitor, Instagram Threads, seems to have made its web interface available for exploration ahead of time.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 5, 2023
1 min read
ChatGPT Officiates Wedding Of US Couple In Absence Of Priest
In an unprecedented but heartwarming event, OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT stepped up to officiate the wedding of a US couple when faced with the unanticipated absence of a priest.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 5, 2023
2 min read
Global Cooperation Cracks Down on Brazilian Drug Trafficking Network
This series of arrests follows the June 2022 seizure of 800 kilos of cocaine hidden in a container of frozen acai berries originating from Brazil, in the port of Sines, Portugal.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 5, 2023
2 min read
WhatsApp Rolling Out Feature To Adjust Text Size On Windows Beta
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature on Windows beta, which allows users to adjust text size.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 5, 2023
1 min read
Google To Use Public Data For AI Training, Says Its Updated Privacy Policy
Google has updated its privacy policy in which it stated that it can use publicly available data to help train its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 5, 2023
1 min read
WhatsApp Working On Group Suggestions Feature For Communities
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new group suggestions feature for communities, for Android beta.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 5, 2023
1 min read
21 Arrested, 261 Victims Found In Europol-Led Labour Exploitation Crackdown
As a result of these checks, 57 suspects were identified and 21 were arrested for labour exploitation, with a total of 261 victims identified.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 5, 2023
1 min read



