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.
Who Reports First Death From H3N8 Virus In China
China has recorded the first death due to the avian influenza A(H3N8) virus, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2023
3 min read
Musk Gives April 20 As Fresh Deadline To Remove All Legacy Blue Badges
Elon Musk on Thursday gave another deadline of April 20 to remove all legacy Blue check marks, after faltering on the first deadline of April 1 due to a lack of the backend technology to achieve this.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2023
2 min read
Time-Restricted Fasting May Raise Fertility Problems
Following time-restricted fasting -- a type of intermittent fasting -- diet plan may lead to fertility problems in both males and females, according to new research conducted on fish.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2023
2 min read
Insta Introduces New Features To Its Creator Marketplace
Instagram has announced that it is extending access to elements of the creator marketplace via API (Application Programming Interface), making it easier for brands to discover and continue working with creators on the third-party creator marketing platform they already use.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2023
1 min read
Pegasus-Style Spyware Attack Hit Journalists, Politicians Via iPhone Exploits
The fear of Pegasus-style spyware attack resurfaced on Tuesday after researchers at Microsoft and the digital rights group Citizen Lab identified new victims in North America, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East -- once again from an Israel-based spyware maker.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2023
2 min read
OpenAI Launches Bug Bounty Program With Rewards Up To $20k
Microsoft-owned OpenAI announced the launch of a new bug bounty program to allow registered security researchers to discover vulnerabilities in its product line and get paid for reporting them via the Bugcrowd crowdsourced security platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2023
1 min read
Former Investment Banker And Registered Broker Arrested For Operating Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Scheme
A former investment banker, who was a registered broker with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, was arrested yesterday in Brooklyn, New York, on criminal charges related to his alleged role in operating a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2023
1 min read
Former Executives Of Outcome Health Convicted In $1 Billion Corporate Fraud Scheme
A federal jury convicted three former executives of Outcome Health, a Chicago-based health technology start-up company, for their roles in a fraud scheme that targeted the company’s clients, lenders, and investors and involved approximately $1 billion in fraudulently obtained funds.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2023
4 min read
How To Choose A VPN (2026 Guide)
Discover the importance of choosing the right VPN for your online safety in 2025. Our guide covers essential factors to consider for privacy and security.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2023
3 min read
YouTube Premium Introduces New Features With Higher Quality Video, More
YouTube has introduced a number of new features to its Premium service users, including higher quality video for web and iOS users, support for co-watching videos on FaceTime through Apple's SharePlay and other controls for managing their queue on mobile devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2023
2 min read
Anxiety, Depression Persistent Symptom In Long Covid Patients: Study
Long Covid patients are likely to suffer from persistent psychiatric symptoms, like anxiety and depression, according to a study.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2023
2 min read
Cybercriminals Sell Malicious Google Play Apps For Up To $20k Using Darknet: Report
While analyzing offers of malicious apps on Google Play for sale on the Darknet, experts have discovered that malicious mobile apps and store developer accounts are being sold for up to $20,000, a new report showed on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2023
2 min read
Google Rolls Out App Auto-Archive Tool To Free 60% Of Space On Android Devices
Google has rolled out its much-awaited auto-archive feature on Android devices which will reduce storage taken by apps that are not frequently in use by nearly 60 percent.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2023
2 min read
Google Slapped With $32 Million Fine For Unfair Practices In App Market
South Korea's antitrust regulator on Tuesday slapped a fine of 42.1 billion won (more than $31.8 million) on Google and its regional arms for unfair business practices aimed at solidifying its dominance in the Korean mobile gaming app market.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2023
2 min read
Twitter Merges With Musk’s Everything App Called ‘X’
Twitter has announced a significant development, stating that it has merged with everything app called 'X', owned by Elon Musk.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2023
1 min read
Hyundai To Invest $18.2 Billion In EV Production By 2030
Hyundai Motor Group said on Tuesday it will invest 24 trillion won ($18.2 billion) in its domestic electric vehicle (EV) production facilities and other EV projects by 2030.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2023
3 min read
Environmental Factors Can Raise Parkinson’s Risk In Young Adults
Parkinson's disease, commonly associated with elderly people, can also affect the young majorly due to environmental factors, doctors said on Tuesday, observed as World Parkinson's Day to raise awareness about the disease.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2023
3 min read
US Fines Supplements Retailer $600k For ‘Review Hijacking’ On Amazon
In a first such case, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a final consent order against supplements retailer The Bountiful Company for 'review hijacking', in which a marketer steals or repurposes reviews of another product.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2023
2 min read
Microsoft Brings Snapchat Lenses To Teams
Microsoft has announced the integration of Snapchat Lenses in Teams to make the virtual meet more expressive, which will be available to users globally starting this week.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2023
1 min read
SpaceX’s Starship Spacecraft Launch Likely By April End: Elon Musk
SpaceX's Starship is likely to launch on the first orbital flight by April end, CEO Elon Musk said.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2023
2 min read





