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.
Justice Department Secures Over $31 Million from City National Bank to Address Lending Discrimination Allegations
The Justice Department announced today an agreement to resolve allegations that City National Bank (City National) engaged in a pattern or practice of lending discrimination by “redlining” in Los Angeles County.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2023
5 min read
Connecticut Man Admits To Attempting To Travel To Fight For ISIS
Kevin Iman McCormick, 29, of Hamden, pleaded guilty today in federal court to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2023
3 min read
Crypto Fraud Victims Receive Over $17 Million in Restitution from BitConnect Scheme
A federal district court in San Diego ordered today that over $17 million in restitution be distributed to approximately 800 victims from over 40 different countries due to their investment losses in BitConnect, a massive cryptocurrency investment scheme, which defrauded thousands of investors worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2023
2 min read
The Pros And Cons of Online Dating
If you decide to go on a date with a person you meet through a dating app, approach it the same way you would meet up with any stranger. Always meet in a public place, and tell a trusted friend or family member when and where...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2023
9 min read
Microsoft Employees Get ‘Unlimited Time Off’ In The US
Microsoft will give its staff in the US "unlimited time off", no longer requiring them to formally record vacation.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
1 min read
Coffee May Cut Severity Of Fatty Liver Disease In Diabetics
Caffeine, polyphenols, and other natural products found in coffee may help reduce the severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among overweight people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), a new study has shown.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
2 min read
Microsoft 365’s New Consumer Tier To Get 100 GB Of Storage At $1.99
Microsoft will introduce a new consumer tier to its 365 subscription offerings called "Microsoft 365 Basic", which will get 100GB of cloud storage at just $1.99 per month.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
2 min read
Twitter Working On In-App Currency To Help Creators Earn
Twitter is reportedly working to launch its in-app currency 'Coins', which will help creators to make money on the micro-blogging platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
1 min read
Twitter Singapore Office Staff Told To WTF As Landlord ‘Walks Them Out’ For No Rent
Elon Musk has now asked its remaining staff in Singapore to stop coming to the office and work remotely as the company has reportedly failed to pay the monthly rent.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
1 min read
Microsoft’s Xbox Consoles To Get New Power Mode Options
Microsoft has announced that it will roll out new power mode options, including shutdown (energy saving) to Xbox Series X and S consoles in a bid for sustainability and cost savings.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
2 min read
Google Hits Back In US Search Antitrust Lawsuit, Says Doesn’t Block Rivals
Google has hit back at a US government anti-trust lawsuit over its search engine, saying its search deals -- including agreements with Mozilla and Apple -- don't prevent users from trying other search platforms.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
2 min read
Apple Introduces New Tool For Businesses
Tech giant Apple has introduced a new free tool named 'Apple Business Connect' which will allow businesses of all sizes to customize the way their information appears across Apple applications like Maps, Messages, Wallet, and Siri.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
1 min read
Meta Quest Users Can Now Track Heart Rate
Meta has introduced a new heart rate tracking feature and Health Connect by Android integration on Meta Quest so that users can keep track of all their fitness statistics.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
1 min read
Apple May Release Touchscreen Macbook Pro In 2025
Apple is reportedly working on adding touchscreens to Macs and is expected to release its first touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro in 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
1 min read
Microsoft To Move Some Teams Features To Premium Edition
Microsoft is moving some 'Microsoft Team' features to its new more costly Premium edition like translated captions, custom Together Mode scenes, and virtual appointment options.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
1 min read
Cyber Criminals Accessed Staff Data In Ransomware Attack: The Guardian
The Guardian has confirmed that hackers accessed some of its employees' data in the ransomware attack in December last year.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
1 min read
Twitter Planning To Sell Inactive Usernames Via Online Auctions
The microblogging site Twitter will soon start selling usernames via online actions that have remained inactive in order to boost its revenues.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
1 min read
OpenAI To Monetise ChatGPT With A Paid Professional Version
AI research organisation OpenAI has said it will soon monetise its ChatGPT platform, after seeing a mammoth response to its AI chatbot that can write poems, essays, emails and even codes.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
2 min read
NASA’s Webb Telescope Spots Its First Earth-like Exoplanet
Researchers have confirmed an exoplanet, a planet that orbits another star, using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope for the first time.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
2 min read
Twitter Share An Update About 200 Million Users’ Data Breach
Twitter said the data is likely a collection of data already publicly available online through different sources.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2023
2 min read



