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.
Axiom Space’s Second Mission To Space Station On Sunday
American private space habitat company Axiom Space is set to launch its second mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2023
2 min read
Instagram Now Let Users Comment On Posts With GIFs
Meta is rolling out the ability to comment on Instagram posts with animated GIFs (Graphics Interchange Format).
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2023
1 min read
IBM Confirms Acquisition Of Polar Security Reportedly For $60 Million
IBM has acquired automated cloud data security and compliance provider Polar Security for an undisclosed sum. Reports claimed that the deal was valued at about $60 million.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2023
1 min read
Musk Teases Two New EVs, A Cheaper $25k Hatchback Likely Soon
Elon Musk has teased two new electric vehicles (EVs) during its annual shareholder's meeting, saying one new EV is already in the manufacturing process.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2023
1 min read
Meta Starts Beta Test Of ‘Members-Only Worlds’ In Horizon Worlds
Meta has announced that it started an expanded beta test of 'members-only worlds' -- in its social virtual reality (VR) platform 'Horizon Worlds'.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2023
1 min read
Musk Hits At George Soros After Billionaire Sells His Entire Tesla Stake
After billionaire George Soros sold his entire stake in Tesla, Elon Musk has slammed the investor, saying he wants to erode the very fabric of civilization and "hates humanity."
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2023
2 min read
WordPress 6.2.1 Released with Patches For Multiple Vulnerabilities
The WordPress core team made an important announcement yesterday, revealing the release of WordPress 6.2.1. This latest version comes equipped with fixes for five vulnerabilities, addressing potential security risks for WordPress users.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2023
1 min read
App Store Stopped More Than $2 Billion In Fraudulent Transactions In 2022
Apple announced that in 2022, the App Store prevented over $2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions, and rejected nearly 1.7 million app submissions for failing to meet the App Store’s high standards for privacy, security, and content.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2023
2 min read
Google To Delete All Personal Accounts Inactive For 2 Years
Google on Tuesday said it will delete personal accounts and their content that haven't been used or signed in for at least 2 years.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2023
2 min read
Former Head of Non-Governmental Organization Sentenced for Bribing Officials of Republic of Marshall Islands
The former president of a New York-based non-governmental entity (NGO) was sentenced today to three years and six months in prison for paying bribes to elected officials of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) in exchange for passing certain legislation.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2023
2 min read
Former Fugitive Pleads Guilty To Laundering Money Embezzled From Kuwaiti Embassy
A Virginia man pleaded guilty today to a money laundering conspiracy involving funds embezzled from the Embassy of Kuwait’s health office in Washington, D.C.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2023
2 min read
Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Sell Stolen Financial Information On Dark Web
An Illinois man pleaded guilty yesterday to leading a conspiracy to sell stolen financial information on the dark web, aka darknet.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2023
3 min read
Russian National Charged With Ransomware Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure
The Justice Department today unsealed two indictments charging a Russian national and resident with using three different ransomware variants to attack numerous victims throughout the United States, including law enforcement agencies in Washington, D.C. and New Jersey, as well as victims in healthcare and other...
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2023
7 min read
Apple May Announce Its Long-Awaited AR Headset In June
Apple will reportedly announce its long-awaited AR (augmented reality) headset at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2023
1 min read
Kia To Build New EV Plant In Mexico, Likely To Invest $1 Billion
Automaker Kia will build a new electric vehicle (EV) plant in northern Mexico, a Mexican governor said on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2023
2 min read
Apple Unveils New Tools For Cognitive, Speech, Vision Accessibility In Its Products
Apple on Tuesday previewed new software features for cognitive, speech, and vision accessibility, along with innovative tools for individuals who are nonspeaking or at risk of losing their ability to speak, that will be available in its devices later this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2023
3 min read
Google’s Pre-Written Texts To Tackle Suicide, Aid People To Ask For Help
People turning to Google Search with suicide-related terms may find new pre-written texts that may prompt them to ask for help in their most vulnerable moments, the tech giant has announced.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2023
2 min read
Webb Telescope Finds Water, New Mystery In Rare Comet
James Webb Space Telescope has found the presence of water around a comet in the main asteroid belt for the first time.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2023
2 min read
Google Bard’s New Update Improves Summaries, Sourcing
Google has released a new update to its AI chatbot Bard, improving the ability to provide summaries of information and tell users where that information has come from.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2023
1 min read
WHO Cautions On Use Of ChatGPT, Bard In Healthcare
Carefully examining the risks involved is imperative while using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, and Bert in healthcare, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2023
2 min read



