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.
Hackers Stole Customer Data In March Cyberattack: Western Digital
In a late Friday afternoon email, the company informed customers that their data was stored in a Western Digital database that was stolen by hackers during the attack.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
1 min read
FBI Seize 13 Internet Domains Linked To DDoS For Hire Services
The Justice Department today announced the court-authorized seizure of 13 internet domains associated with these DDoS-for-hire services.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
3 min read
Google Partners Samsung To Fix Android’s Background App Limitations
As part of the collaboration with Android device manufacturers, Google is working to prevent random app killings in the background, and Samsung is the first to participate, which will benefit Galaxy phone owners when One UI 6.0 based on Android 14 launches later this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
1 min read
New Test Can Rapidly Detect Parkinson’s, Chronic Wasting Disease
US researchers have developed a groundbreaking new diagnostic technique that will allow for faster and more accurate detection of neurodegenerative diseases Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and chronic wasting disease in animals.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
2 min read
WhatsApp Working On New ‘Channels Lists’ Feature On iOS
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new "channels list" feature on iOS, a new one-to-many tool for broadcasting information from people users wish to get news from.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
1 min read
Chinese Spacecraft Returns To Earth After Spending Over 9 Months In Orbit
A reusable uncrewed space vehicle returned to Earth on Monday morning after spending 276 days in orbit, according to a media report.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
1 min read
New Android Malware Discovered That Steals Your Passwords, 2FA Codes
A new Android malware known as 'FluHorse' has been discovered, which targets users in Eastern Asia with malicious apps that look like legitimate versions with over 1,00,000 installs.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
2 min read
Foreign National Charged with Immigration Fraud and Human Smuggling Conspiracy
An indictment was unsealed today charging an Iranian national with leading a visa fraud scheme to facilitate the illegal entry of individuals from Iran into the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
3 min read
Global Tech Services Sector Hits $57 Billion In Deal Activity Despite Slowdown
Despite a continuing slowdown, the global technology service sector witnessed a surge in M&A and private equity deals in 2022, reaching a total of $57 billion, more than double the amount seen in 2020 (over $27 billion), a report showed on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
2 min read
Qualcomm To Acquire Autotalks To Bolster Snapdragon’s Automotive Safety Tech
Qualcomm on Monday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire an Israel-based fabless semiconductor company Autotalks which builds chipsets and system-on-a-chip technology to aid in automotive safety.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
2 min read
Android’s Nearby Share Now Available Globally For Windows
After its initial release earlier this year, Google has now made Android's Nearby Share feature available for Windows PCs to nearly all countries worldwide, signaling a significant expansion in its accessibility.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
1 min read
ChatGPT Maker OpenAI’s Losses Swell To $540 Million, Likely To Keep Rising
The losses of Microsoft-backed OpenAI, the developer behind highly-successful AI chatbot ChatGPT, reportedly swelled to nearly $540 million last year and are likely to only keep rising. According to The Information, OpenAI`s losses doubled as it developed ChatGPT and hired key employees from Google.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
1 min read
How To Fix ‘Item Not Found’ Error On Windows
Encountering 'Item not found' error in Windows when deleting a file/folder can be frustrating. Follow these steps to resolve the issue.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
1 min read
Binance Temporarily Closes Bitcoin Withdrawals
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance temporarily closed bitcoin withdrawals late on Sunday, after briefly pausing withdrawals earlier in the day.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
1 min read
How To Use A Passkey To Sign Into Your Google Account
Google now provides an additional option for secure authentication: a passkey that is linked to the PIN or biometric authentication on your device. This passkey is stored only on your device and not in the cloud, making it an even safer way to sign in...
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
3 min read
Europe To Build Satellite Constellation Akin To SpaceX’s Starlink: Report
A group of European space and telecommunications players has come together to form a partnership to bid on the European Commission's IRIS2 multi-orbit secure satellite constellation, according to a report.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
2 min read
Founder and Former CEO of Sustainable Fuel Company Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Embezzlement Scheme
A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., returned an indictment yesterday charging the founder and former CEO of a sustainable fuel company with embezzling at least $5.9 million from the company.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
2 min read
Foreign National Extradited To The United States For Kidnapping And Assaulting U.s. Army Soldiers In Colombia
A Colombian national has been extradited from Colombia to the United States to face charges related to kidnapping and assaulting two U.S. Army soldiers who were on temporary duty in Bogota, Colombia.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
2 min read
Fake Verified Facebook Pages Luring Users Into Clicking Malicious Links
Hacked verified accounts on Facebook are now impersonating Meta, purchasing ads on the social network, and allegedly luring users into clicking suspicious download links.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 7, 2023
2 min read
WhatsApp Working On New Feature ‘Admin Review’ On Android
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature called 'admin review' on Android, which will provide group admins with tools to help them better moderate their groups.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 7, 2023
1 min read





