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.
‘Godfather Of AI’ Quits Google To Warn About Technology’s Dangers
Geoffrey Hinton, who has been called the 'Godfather of AI, confirmed on Monday that he left his role at Google last week to speak out about the "dangers" of the technology he helped develop, according to a media report.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 2, 2023
2 min read
Blue Badges Reappear Briefly For Legacy Twitter Users If They Update Bio
Legacy Blue tick owners on Twitter were in for a surprise on Monday when a minor edit in their bio resulted in getting their Blue badge back, albeit briefly.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 2, 2023
1 min read
WhatsApp Rolling Out ‘Side-By-Side’ Feature On Android Tablets
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new "side-by-side" feature on Android tablets for some beta testers.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2023
1 min read
Brave Removes Microsoft Bing From Its Search Results Page
Privacy-focused web browser and search engine Brave has announced that it will no longer use Microsoft's Bing search as a source for its web searches.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2023
2 min read
Meta Seeks OpenAI’s Help To Create AI Coding Assistant For Its Engineers
Meta is reportedly in touch with Microsoft and OpenAI to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) coding assistant for its engineers.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2023
1 min read
Air Pollution Now Linked With Increased Risk Of Irregular Heartbeat
Long-term air pollution has now been found to be associated with an increased risk of arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat, researchers report.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2023
2 min read
Google To Split Notification, Ringtone Volume In Android
Google has hinted that the latest Android 13 QPR3 or 14 release may offer a separate slider for Ringtone and Notification volume, making it easier for users to fine-tune their audio settings.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2023
1 min read
Hackers Selling New Malware On Telegram That Targets macOS Users
Threat actors are selling a new malware called -- Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) on the Telegram channel to target macOS platforms, which is capable of extracting autofill information, passwords, wallets, and more.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2023
2 min read
Microsoft To Stop Making Its Mice, Keyboards, Webcams
Microsoft has said that it will no longer manufacture mice, keyboards, and webcams under the Microsoft brand, instead, it will develop Surface-branded PC accessories, which include mice, keyboards, pens, and more, the media reported.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2023
1 min read
Google To Let Users Add Emoji Reactions To Comments In Docs
With the introduction of emoji reactions to Docs on the web, Google has announced that it will now allow users to add emoji reactions to comments within Docs.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2023
1 min read
Nearly 80% Of iPhone Users Now Own An Apple Watch
Nearly 80 percent of smartwatch users who own an iPhone own an Apple Watch, the highest share of any brand, a report has revealed.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2023
2 min read
Google Pixel Fold Leaked Images Show Sleek, Nearly Gapless Hinge Design
Sleek, Nearly Gapless Hinge Design The highly-anticipated Google Pixel Fold has finally surfaced in a series of leaked marketing images, revealing a sleek design with a nearly gapless hinge.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2023
1 min read
Chinese Hackers Outnumber Our Cyber Staff 50 To 1: FBI Director
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray has revealed that Chinese hackers outnumber FBI cyber staff 50 to one.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2023
2 min read
Twitter To Allow Media Publishers To Charge Users Per Article Per Click: Musk
Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Sunday said that Twitter will allow news publishers to charge users per article basis with one click from next month.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2023
1 min read
Chip-Maker Qualcomm Begins Layoffs To Support Long-term Growth
Chip-maker Qualcomm has started layoffs, impacting both full-time and temporary employees, as "workforce reduction is needed to support long-term growth and success".
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2023
2 min read
Elon Musk Isn’t Doing Right For Twitter: Jack Dorsey
Twitter Co-founder Jack Dorsey has admitted that the micro-blogging platform is performing poorly under Elon Musk and blamed the Twitter board for forcing the $44 billion sale to Tesla CEO.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2023
2 min read
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Agrees to Pay Nearly $24 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
A plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California, along with his son, medical practices, and billing company, has agreed to pay $23.9 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting or causing the submission of false claims to both Medicare and Medicaid.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2023
3 min read
NASA Camera Onboard South Korean Orbiter Captures Lunar South Pole Region
A NASA camera onboard South Korean orbiter Danuri has sent back images of the South Pole region on the Moon.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 29, 2023
2 min read
How To Use The Same WhatsApp Account On Multiple Phones
With WhatsApp's multi-device login feature, users can now access their chats, contacts, and media files on multiple devices simultaneously.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 29, 2023
2 min read
Foreign National Sentenced For Using Stolen Identity During COVID-19 Relief Prosecution
A foreign national was sentenced today to an additional year and nine months in prison for using a stolen identity during her earlier prosecution for her role in the submission of fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $9.2 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)...
Bijay Pokharel,
April 29, 2023
2 min read



