Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the creator and owner of Abijita.com. He is a freelance technology writer focusing on all things pertaining to Cyber Security. The topics he writes about include malware, vulnerabilities, exploits, internet defense, women's safety and privacy, as well as research and innovation in information security. He is a tech enthusiast, keen learner, rational and cool person in his professional activities and challenges.
North Korean Lazarus Hackers Target npm with Malicious Packages
Security researchers have identified six malicious npm packages linked to the North Korean hacking group Lazarus, designed to steal credentials, deploy backdoors, and extract cryptocurrency data.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Launches Responses API to Help Developers Build AI Agents
OpenAI has introduced a new Responses API, providing developers with essential tools to create AI agents capable of web searching, file analysis, and task automation.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
1 min read
Apple Releases Security Update to Fix Browser Vulnerability on iPhones and Macs
Apple has rolled out new security updates, including iOS 18.3.2 and macOS 15.3.2, addressing a critical browser vulnerability.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
1 min read
Google Updates Chrome Extension Policy After Honey Affiliate Link Controversy
Google has updated its affiliate ads policy for Chrome extensions following allegations against PayPal’s Honey browser extension.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
1 min read
ESHYFT Data Breach Exposes Over 86,000 Records, Including Sensitive Medical Information
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has discovered a major data breach involving ESHYFT, a health tech company based in New Jersey.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2025
1 min read
Hyundai Motor Planning to Build 1st Local Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plant
Hyundai Motor plans to build its first hydrogen fuel cell systems plant in South Korea for the start of operations in 2028, the company's labour union claimed on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
2 min read
25 Million Young People in US Now Living with a Chronic Condition: Study
The prevalence of chronic conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, asthma, prediabetes, and depression or anxiety, has risen to unprecedented levels -- 30 percent -- over the past twenty years in the US, according to a study.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
2 min read
Elon Musk Hints at Ukraine Link with Massive Cyberattack on X
Elon Musk on Tuesday hinted at Ukraine’s link with the cyberattack on X that led to a massive global outage on his social media platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
2 min read
FTC Reports Record $12.5 Billion Lost to Fraud in 2024
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has revealed that Americans lost a staggering $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, marking a 25% increase from the previous year.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
1 min read
Google Awards Nearly $12 Million in Bug Bounties in 2024
Google paid nearly $12 million in bug bounty rewards to 660 security researchers in 2024 through its Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP).
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
1 min read
FTC to Distribute $25.5 Million in Refunds Over Tech Support Scam
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to distribute over $25.5 million in refunds to victims misled by tech support companies Restoro and Reimage.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
1 min read
Bluesky Introduces Longer Videos and Enhanced Messaging Controls
Bluesky is stepping up its game by allowing users to upload longer videos, extending the limit from one minute to three minutes.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
1 min read
A Massive Cyberattack Hits X, Tracing Those behind It: Elon Musk
Elon Musk on Monday said a massive cyber attack has hit his X social media platform, that disabled millions of users across the globe from accessing the social media platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2025
2 min read
Samsung Maintains Global Leadership in Soundbars for 11th Consecutive Year
Samsung Electronics has once again secured its position as the world’s leading soundbar brand for the 11th consecutive year, according to market research firm FutureSource Consulting.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 10, 2025
1 min read
Russian Authorities Block Telegram in Two Regions Over Security Concerns
Officials in two Russian regions have restricted access to the Telegram messaging app due to concerns that adversaries could exploit it, according to a statement from a regional digital development minister cited by the TASS state news agency on Saturday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 9, 2025
2 min read
NTT Communications Reports Potential Data Leak Following Unauthorized Access
NTT Communications (NTT Com) has confirmed a potential data breach following unauthorized access to its internal systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 8, 2025
1 min read
U.S. Authorities Recover $23 Million in Stolen Cryptocurrency
U.S. officials have seized over $23 million in cryptocurrency linked to a massive $150 million theft from a Ripple crypto wallet in January 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 8, 2025
2 min read
Netflix to Spend $18 Billion on Content in 2024, With Plans to Invest Even More
Netflix is ramping up its content spending to around $18 billion this year, with no signs of slowing down.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 8, 2025
1 min read
AliveCor Loses Appeal in Patent Dispute Against Apple
AliveCor, a medical device company, has faced another defeat in its long-running legal battle against Apple.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 8, 2025
1 min read
Lack of Proper Sleep May Raise Hypertension Risk in Teenagers
Teenagers who do not get the right amount of sleep may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure or hypertension -- a common risk factor for cardiovascular diseases --, warned research on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 8, 2025
2 min read
Recent Posts
Subscribe
Cybersecurity Newsletter
You have Successfully Subscribed!
Sign up for cybersecurity newsletter and get latest news updates delivered straight to your inbox. You are also consenting to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.