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.
Apple Working On iPad-Like Smart Home Display
Apple is reportedly working on a new iPad-like display that will be used for smart home management purposes.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2023
1 min read
Adobe Refuses Allegations Of AI Models Training Through Users’ Data
Adobe's chief product officer, Scott Belsky, has responded to concerns about the company's policies on artificial intelligence (AI) and claimed that the software major has never used content created by its customers to train generative AI models.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2023
1 min read
Amazon Faces Over $60k Penalty For Unsafe Warehouse Work Conditions
US regulators have found that three Amazon warehouse facilities exposed workers to "ergonomic hazards", including putting them at high risk for lower back injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2023
1 min read
Mailchimp Discloses Data Breach After Employees Got Hacked
MailChimp suffered another data breach after hackers accessed an internal customer support and account administration tool, allowing the threat actors to access the data of 133 customers.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2023
1 min read
Four Hawaii Correctional Officers Sentenced For Abusing Inmate And Conspiring To Cover Up Abuse
Four former correctional officers at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center have been sentenced for their roles in the assault of an inmate and participation in a multi-year conspiracy to cover up the abuse.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2023
2 min read
Bitzlato Ltd Founder Charged With Processing Over $700 Million Of Illicit Funds
The founder and majority owner of a cryptocurrency exchange, Bitzlato Ltd. (Bitzlato), was arrested last night in Miami for his alleged operation of a money-transmitting business that transported and transmitted illicit funds and that failed to meet U.S. regulatory safeguards, including anti-money laundering requirements.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2023
7 min read
Collapsed Crypto Exchange FTX Claims $415 Million Hacked
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has claimed that hackers stole nearly $415 million from its platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2023
1 min read
Microsoft Sacks 10,000 Employees, Nadella Says ‘Will Treat Our People With Dignity’
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday said that the company will be "making changes that will result in the reduction of our overall workforce by 10,000 jobs through the end of FY23 Q3 (third quarter)".
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2023
2 min read
How To React To A Stolen Identity
If you notice signs of identity theft, you’ll need to take action to protect yourself. But make sure you start the right way or you could waste valuable time.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2023
9 min read
Apple Launches 2nd Gen Homepod With Next-Level Sound Experience
Apple announced the second-generation HomePod that delivers next-level acoustics in a gorgeous, iconic design.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2023
2 min read
Food Additives Associated With Increased Risk Of Diabetes: Study
Food additives, which are added to food to maintain flavor or enhance taste, appearance, or other sensory properties, are associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study has shown.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2023
1 min read
How Social Media Platforms Reward Users For Spreading Misinformation
The habit of rewarding users for habitually sharing information through social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter has led to the spread of misinformation and fake news, researchers have discovered.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2023
2 min read
WhatsApp Rolling Out Voice Status Updates On Android Beta
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new 'voice status updates' feature on Android beta, which will allow users to share voice notes via status updates.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2023
1 min read
ChatGPT Demand On Google Hits A Record High, China Takes Top Interest
The search for a text-based artificial intelligence tool called ChatGPT on Google has hit a record high and China is leading in the demand, despite reports indicating that local tech giants have expressed opposition to the tool.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2023
2 min read
iPhone 15 Pro Max May Feature Folding Lens Camera
Apple's upcoming smartphone, iPhone 15 Pro Max, will reportedly feature a periscope folding zoom camera, although it will only be included in the top-end iPhone model.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2023
1 min read
Apple Holds Release Of AR Glasses, Plans For Low-Cost MR Headset
Apple is reportedly planning to hold the release of its augmented reality (AR) glasses which were supposed to release after the debut of its mixed reality (MR) headset. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the lightweight AR glasses have been postponed due to technical challenges. Moreover,...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2023
1 min read
Twitter Selling Bird Statue, Other Office Assets
Twitter has placed hundreds of items from its San Francisco headquarters up for auction online, including the bird statue and other office assets.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2023
1 min read
Canadian Firm Clearco Lays Off 30% Of Workforce
Canada-based Clearco, an e-commerce investor providing equity-free capital solutions to e-commerce businesses, has laid off 30 percent of its workforce, the media reported.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2023
1 min read
Merchant Commerce Platform Lightspeed Sacks 300 Employees
Lightspeed Commerce has laid off 300 employees, or about 10 percent of its workforce, as part of a reorganization to streamline the company's operating model while continuing to focus on profitable growth.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2023
1 min read
Discord Acquires Compliments-Based App Gas
Chat platform Discord has announced that it is acquiring Gas, a poll-based social application that allows users to share compliments with one another.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2023
1 min read



