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.
Google Making Disinformation Profitable Via Ad Business: Report
Google is allegedly making disinformation profitable via its ad practices for some of the Internet's most prolific purveyors of false information in Europe, Latin America, and Africa, a ProPublica investigation has found.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 30, 2022
2 min read
EU Gives Green Signal To Ban New Combustion Engine Cars From 2035
The legislation will effectively ban the production of new combustion engine cars and vans from 2035, pushing the countries towards a fully electric future.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2022
2 min read
General Motors Pauses Paid Advertising On Twitter Under Musk
General Motors has temporarily paused paid advertising on Twitter, as the automaker wants to understand the direction the micro-blogging platform will take under Elon Musk.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2022
1 min read
Telegram Tests Pay-To-View Posts, Avoids Apple Payment System
Telegram has been testing a pay-to-view post feature that uses its own payment system on iOS, instead of Apple's in-app purchases.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2022
1 min read
Twitter To Have Its Own Content Moderation Council: Musk
Elon Musk said that Twitter will have its own content moderation council to make important moderation decisions on the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2022
2 min read
Google Messages Tests E2EE To Group Chats
Google has appeared to have begun testing end-to-end encryption to its Messages' group chats.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2022
1 min read
Amazon Prime Video Viewing Habits Stored On Internal Server Exposed Online
A database containing viewing habits of Amazon Prime Video users, stored on an internal Amazon server, was accidentally exposed online that could be accessed by anyone with a web browser.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2022
2 min read
Telegram To Organise Username Auctions On TON Blockchain
Telegram has announced holding an auction for usernames through a marketplace built on top of the TON Blockchain for both individual accounts and channels.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2022
1 min read
This macOS Ventura Feature Will Turn Your iPhone Into A Webcam
Apple's latest update macOS Ventura has introduced a "Continuity Camera" feature that will let the user connect their iPhone to a Mac to use it as a webcam with apps like FaceTime or Zoom.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2022
1 min read
Pandemic-Induced Stress Affects Menstrual Cycle: Study
Women with high stress related to the pandemic were twice as likely to experience changes in their menstrual cycle compared to those with low pandemic-related stress, according to new research.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2022
2 min read
Twitter To Be Delisted From New York Stock Exchange On Nov 8
Twitter's new owner Elon Musk has taken the micro-blogging website private and the company's stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange on November 8, a new filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2022
1 min read
Apple Now Has 900 Million Paid Subscribers: Tim Cook
Apple now has 900 million paid subscriptions on the platform which doubled in just three years, the company CEO Tim Cook has announced.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2022
1 min read
The Definitive Guide To Dealing With Social Media Trolls
An internet troll is someone who deliberately makes controversial or inflammatory comments on social forums intending to start an argument.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2022
6 min read
Snapchat Lowers Payout For Spotlight Creators
Snapchat has reduced payouts for creators of its Tiktok-like feature, Spotlight.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 28, 2022
1 min read
Walmart, Netflix Partner To Bring Hub
Walmart has announced a partnership with Netflix to bring the Hub, which claims to bring viewers closer to their shows and movies.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 28, 2022
1 min read
Watch Movies, Play Games, Build Something Extraordinary: Musk To Twitter Advertisers
Elon Musk told advertisers why he is finally acquiring Twitter, telling them that he wants the platform to be the most respected advertising platform in the world where users can see movies or play video games, ranging from all ages to mature.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 28, 2022
2 min read
YouTube Announces Certification Program For Health-Related Channels
YouTube announced that it will certify channels of licensed health professionals like doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, and healthcare information providers who produce health-related content.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 28, 2022
1 min read
TikTok Becomes Highest Grossing Social App Globally
TikTok is ranked among the top social media apps generating the highest revenue, building on its recent global success.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 28, 2022
1 min read
Musk Is Now Twitter Boss, Fires CEO, And Other Top Execs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally taken over as Twitter boss and his first job was to reportedly fire CEO Parag Agrawal, Chief Financial Officer Ned Segal, the company's policy chief Vijaya Gadde and others.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 28, 2022
2 min read
Disney To Use Viewing History For A Better Park Experience
Disney has announced plans to use the viewing history of its streaming platform for a better park experience and vice versa.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 27, 2022
1 min read



