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.
Instagram Bio Can Now Include Up To Five Links
Instagram has announced a new feature, which will allow users to add up to five links to their profile bios.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 19, 2023
1 min read
Netflix To Finally Crack Down On Password Sharing, Upgrades Ad-Supported Plans
Netflix is finally set to crack down on password sharing in the US this summer.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 19, 2023
1 min read
Samsung Launches ‘News’ App With Podcasts, Daily Briefings
Samsung has launched its 'News' application with daily briefings, news feeds, and podcasts to give users access to daily news from a wide variety of publications.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 19, 2023
1 min read
Netflix Is Shutting Down Its Original DVD Business After 25 Years
Streaming giant Netflix is shutting down its DVD business.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 19, 2023
1 min read
Australians Lost A Record $3.1 Billion To Scams In 2022
Australians lost a record $3.1 billion to scams in 2022. This is an 80 % increase in total losses recorded in 2021.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 19, 2023
1 min read
Meta To Slash Around 4k High-Skilled Jobs This Week: Report
Meta is reportedly set to lay off another round of mass layoffs on Wednesday that will affect at least 4,000 highly-skilled employees, the media reported.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 19, 2023
1 min read
Man Convicted of Child Abuse Resulting in Death and Voluntary Manslaughter
A federal jury convicted an Oklahoma man on April 10 for the death of his daughter in Indian Country.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 19, 2023
2 min read
International Business Organizations Convicted of Criminal Conspiracy To Violate Iranian Sanctions
Two international business organizations pleaded guilty and were sentenced today in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for their participation in a criminal conspiracy to violate U.S. export laws and sanctions by sending U.S.-origin goods to Iran.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 19, 2023
4 min read
7 Tips To Stay Safe And Secure When Shopping Online
Online shopping is convenient, but it comes with risks. Explore tips to stay safe when shopping online, from trusted websites to using strong passwords
Bijay Pokharel,
April 19, 2023
3 min read
YouTube Is Cracking Down On Videos Describing Eating Disorders
YouTube will remove additional videos related to eating disorders, including content that shows or discusses “imitable behavior,” the company announced today.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 18, 2023
1 min read
50 Arrested For Trafficking Hashish And Cocaine Via The African Route
Europol has dismantled a criminal network involved in trafficking large quantities of cocaine and hashish to the European Union via the African route.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 18, 2023
2 min read
Scientists Identify New Genetic Target For Male Contraception
The findings, detailed in the journal Nature Communications, could pave the way for a highly effective, reversible, and non-hormonal male contraceptive for humans and animals.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 18, 2023
2 min read
Phishing Attacks Up 50%, Education Sector Most Targeted
Phishing attacks rose nearly 50 percent in 2022 compared to 2021 and education was the most targeted industry, with attacks increasing by 576 percent, a report showed on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 18, 2023
2 min read
Dead Satellite To Crash Into Earth On Wednesday, No Threat To Humans: NASA
A retired NASA satellite Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI) is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in April, almost 21 years after launch. It does not present any threat to humans, the US space agency said.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 18, 2023
2 min read
SpaceX’s Next Attempt To Launch Starship Likely On Thursday
After a last-minute scrub, SpaceX now plans to attempt the Starship launch on Thursday, the company said on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 18, 2023
2 min read
Twitter Adds More ‘Govt-Funded’ Labels To Global Media, Faces Outcry
Twitter has put more 'government-funded media' labels on the accounts of global news outlets like Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC Australia), Australia's Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), New Zealand's public broadcaster RNZ, Sweden's SR Ekot and SVT, and Catalonia's TV3.cat.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 18, 2023
1 min read
US Firm Commscope Hit With Ransomware Attack, Employee Data Exposed
US network infrastructure giant CommScope has faced a ransomware attack where cyber-criminals published thousands of employees' data online.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 18, 2023
1 min read
Twitter Will Label ‘Hateful’ Tweets, Make Them Less Discoverable
Twitter has announced the addition of publicly visible labels to tweets identified as potentially violating its policies, letting the users know the company has limited their visibility.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 18, 2023
1 min read
Apple Unveils Apple Card’s Savings Accounts With 4.15% Interest Rate
Apple has launched a new high-yield savings account for Apple Card users that will come with a 4.15 annual percentage yield (APY).
Bijay Pokharel,
April 18, 2023
2 min read
Samsung Electronics Unveils Samsung Health Stack 1.0
Samsung Electronics today announced Samsung Health Stack 1.0, a breakthrough in digital health research, at the annual conference and exhibition of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2023, held from April 17 to 21 in Chicago.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 18, 2023
4 min read





