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.
Crypto Exchange Bittrex Files For Bankruptcy
Crypto exchange Bittrex has filed for bankruptcy in the US, months after announcing that it will shut down operations.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
1 min read
Samsung Galaxy Watch’s Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification Feature Cleared By FDA
Samsung has announced that the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) feature of the Samsung Health Monitor app for Galaxy Watch has received FDA (Food and Drug Administration) clearance.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
2 min read
Over 4.5 Million Women, Babies Die Every Year During Pregnancy: UN
More than 4.5 million women and babies die every year during pregnancy, childbirth, or the first weeks after birth -- equivalent to one death happening every seven seconds -- mostly from preventable or treatable causes, according to a new report from the United Nations on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
2 min read
WhatsApp Starts Beta Testing Wear OS App For Android Smartwatches
WhatsApp has started beta testing the Wear OS app for Android smartwatches such as Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch 5, and other devices, which will let users stay connected and access their chats and messages directly from their smartwatch.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
1 min read
LinkedIn Lays Off 716 Employees, Shuts China App (Lead)
LinkedIn has laid off 716 employees, as the company makes changes to its Global Business Organisation (GBO), along with shutting down its InCareer app in China.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
2 min read
Intel Confirms To Cut Further Workforce To Reduce Costs
Intel has confirmed that it plans to further cut its workforce to reduce costs while navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment, as tech layoffs continue unabated.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
2 min read
Twitter To Remove Inactive Accounts: Musk
Musk-owned microblogging site Twitter will remove accounts that have been inactive for several years, CEO Elon Musk announced in a tweet on Monday, saying that the action is "important to free up abandoned handles."
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
1 min read
Hackers Stole Customer Data In March Cyberattack: Western Digital
In a late Friday afternoon email, the company informed customers that their data was stored in a Western Digital database that was stolen by hackers during the attack.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
1 min read
FBI Seize 13 Internet Domains Linked To DDoS For Hire Services
The Justice Department today announced the court-authorized seizure of 13 internet domains associated with these DDoS-for-hire services.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
3 min read
Google Partners Samsung To Fix Android’s Background App Limitations
As part of the collaboration with Android device manufacturers, Google is working to prevent random app killings in the background, and Samsung is the first to participate, which will benefit Galaxy phone owners when One UI 6.0 based on Android 14 launches later this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
1 min read
New Test Can Rapidly Detect Parkinson’s, Chronic Wasting Disease
US researchers have developed a groundbreaking new diagnostic technique that will allow for faster and more accurate detection of neurodegenerative diseases Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and chronic wasting disease in animals.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
2 min read
WhatsApp Working On New ‘Channels Lists’ Feature On iOS
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new "channels list" feature on iOS, a new one-to-many tool for broadcasting information from people users wish to get news from.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
1 min read
Chinese Spacecraft Returns To Earth After Spending Over 9 Months In Orbit
A reusable uncrewed space vehicle returned to Earth on Monday morning after spending 276 days in orbit, according to a media report.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
1 min read
New Android Malware Discovered That Steals Your Passwords, 2FA Codes
A new Android malware known as 'FluHorse' has been discovered, which targets users in Eastern Asia with malicious apps that look like legitimate versions with over 1,00,000 installs.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
2 min read
Foreign National Charged with Immigration Fraud and Human Smuggling Conspiracy
An indictment was unsealed today charging an Iranian national with leading a visa fraud scheme to facilitate the illegal entry of individuals from Iran into the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2023
3 min read
Global Tech Services Sector Hits $57 Billion In Deal Activity Despite Slowdown
Despite a continuing slowdown, the global technology service sector witnessed a surge in M&A and private equity deals in 2022, reaching a total of $57 billion, more than double the amount seen in 2020 (over $27 billion), a report showed on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
2 min read
Qualcomm To Acquire Autotalks To Bolster Snapdragon’s Automotive Safety Tech
Qualcomm on Monday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire an Israel-based fabless semiconductor company Autotalks which builds chipsets and system-on-a-chip technology to aid in automotive safety.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
2 min read
Android’s Nearby Share Now Available Globally For Windows
After its initial release earlier this year, Google has now made Android's Nearby Share feature available for Windows PCs to nearly all countries worldwide, signaling a significant expansion in its accessibility.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
1 min read
ChatGPT Maker OpenAI’s Losses Swell To $540 Million, Likely To Keep Rising
The losses of Microsoft-backed OpenAI, the developer behind highly-successful AI chatbot ChatGPT, reportedly swelled to nearly $540 million last year and are likely to only keep rising. According to The Information, OpenAI`s losses doubled as it developed ChatGPT and hired key employees from Google.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
1 min read
How To Fix ‘Item Not Found’ Error On Windows
Encountering 'Item not found' error in Windows when deleting a file/folder can be frustrating. Follow these steps to resolve the issue.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2023
1 min read



