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.
Justice Department Secures $400,000 in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Connecticut Landlord
The Justice Department announced today that it has secured an agreement to resolve a lawsuit alleging that New London, Connecticut, landlord Richard Bruno violated the Fair Housing Act by sexually harassing female tenants and applicants. The settlement also resolves claims against Domco LLC and Domco...
Bijay Pokharel,
April 21, 2023
4 min read
Two Doctors Sentenced for Stealing $31M From Medicare
Two Florida doctors were sentenced today for their respective roles in a scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting over $31 million in claims for expensive durable medical equipment (DME) that Medicare beneficiaries did not want or need and that were procured through the payment of kickbacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 21, 2023
2 min read
Former West Virginia Parole Officer Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Parolee
A former West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Parole officer was sentenced today in federal court in the Southern District of West Virginia to 15 years of imprisonment, five years of supervised release, and registration as a sex offender under the Federal Sex Offender...
Bijay Pokharel,
April 21, 2023
2 min read
How To Increase Your WiFi Signal: 6 Tips
Improve your internet experience with a strong WiFi signal! Check out these tips and tricks for boosting your connection speed and reliability.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 21, 2023
3 min read
SpaceX’s Starship Successfully Launches First Orbital Test Flight
The first flight test of SpaceX's fully integrated Starship and Super Heavy rocket, built to take humanity to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, has lifted off successfully in its second launch attempt.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
2 min read
Snapchat Brings Its AI Chatbot To All Users, Empowers More Creators
Snapchat has announced to roll out its AI chatbot called 'My AI to all users globally with new features for a better way to chat with your friends.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
2 min read
SpaceX’s Starship Ready For Second Launch Attempt On Thursday: Musk
SpaceX's Starship is ready for its first orbital test flight on Thursday, CEO Elon Musk said.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
2 min read
Exposure To Air Pollution During Pregnancy Increases The Risk Of Flu
Exposure to ultrafine particles during pregnancy enhances the risk of respiratory viral infection, shows a study.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
2 min read
All Legacy Blue Check Marks To Go Away Today, Musk Says ‘Quite A Day’
D-Day is finally here for legacy Blue check mark owners on Twitter and the micro-blogging platform was all set to remove all Blue badges at once on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
1 min read
Spotify Users Can Now Share Music, Podcasts On BeReal
Spotify has announced its integration with the French photo-sharing app BeReal, which will allow users to share music and podcasts in their BeReal posts.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
1 min read
Tesla’s Income Drops 24% To $2.7 Billion Amid EV Price Cuts
Tesla's operating income decreased 24 percent to $2.7 billion in Q1 2023 as the Elon Musk-run EV maker continues to cut the prices of its vehicles.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
1 min read
Fresh Layoffs Begin At Meta Globally, Technical Employees Most Hit
Meta has kicked off a fresh round of layoffs, handing over pink slips to employees with technical backgrounds globally.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
1 min read
Reddit To Start Charging For Access To Its API
Social discussion forum Reddit has announced that it'll begin charging for use of its API (Application Programming Interface).
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
1 min read
Elon Musk Threatens To Sue Microsoft
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is threatening to take legal action against Microsoft over claims that the company “trained illegally using Twitter data.”
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
1 min read
XSS Vulnerability Patches In PowerPress Podcasting Plugin
The vulnerability enables threat actors with contributor-level permissions or higher to inject malicious web scripts into pages using the plugin’s shortcode.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
1 min read
US Students To Land First Robotic Rover On Moon, Before NASA
A team of US college students aim to land the first robotic rover on the Moon, before NASA, the media reported.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
2 min read
Former Venezuelan National Treasurer and Her Husband Sentenced in Money Laundering and International Bribery Scheme
The former National Treasurer of Venezuela and her husband were each sentenced today to 15 years in prison for their roles in a multibillion-dollar bribery and money laundering scheme.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
3 min read
South Carolina Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraud Conspiracy Targeting Retirees and Military Pension Holders
A South Carolina woman pleaded guilty to conspiracy for her role in a nationwide structured cash flow scheme that exploited military veterans in desperate financial straits and targeted elderly investors seeking a safe retirement investment.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
4 min read
Second Conspirator in Russia-Ukraine Sanctions Violation Case Arrested
Sergey Karpushkin, 46, of Miami and a citizen of Belarus, has been arrested and charged by a federal criminal complaint with engaging in a scheme to violate U.S. sanctions against oligarch Sergey Kurchenko and two related companies by purchasing over $150 million in steelmaking materials.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2023
3 min read
Microsoft May Bring Its Own AI Chips To Compete With Nvidia’s: Report
Microsoft is reportedly developing its own AI chips to train large language models, aiming to reduce its dependence on chip maker Nvidia and avoid high costs.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 19, 2023
2 min read





