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.
James Webb Space Telescope Captures Striking View Of Neptune’s Rings
NASA has announced that its James Webb Space Telescope has captured the clearest view of Neptune’s rings in more than 30 years. Most striking in Webb’s new image is the crisp view of the planet’s rings — some of which have not been detected since...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2022
2 min read
iPhone 14 Pro More Popular Than Its Base Model: Report
Apple’s next-generation iPhone 14 Pro models are much more popular in the market when compared to the base iPhone 14, says a new report. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the tech giant is planning on asking its suppliers to move away production capacity from the...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2022
1 min read
Instagram Tool To Protect Users From Nude Photos In Their DMs
Meta-owned Americal video and photo sharing social networking service Instagram is working on a feature to protect users from receiving nude and explicit content in their direct messages (DMs) from unknown people. An app developer Alessandro Paluzzi first tweeted screenshots of the feature. “Instagram is...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2022
1 min read
What Is TikTok Now?
The TikTok Now app is a standalone app that shares the same main TikTok Now functions as the TikTok app. It can be used alone or together with the TikTok app. Your TikTok account is linked with the TikTok Now app so that you can...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2022
5 min read
Samsung Electronics Tapped To Support Comcast’s 5G Connectivity Efforts
Samsung Electronics and Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) today announced that Comcast is working with Samsung to deliver 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions that can be used to enhance 5G connectivity for Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile customers in Comcast service areas. Samsung will supply...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2022
3 min read
Artemis I Moon Mission: Nasa Troubleshoots Hydrogen Leak Issue
The US space agency has once again readied its Artemis I moon mission and met all objectives, including the key hydrogen leak threat which has resulted in two failed attempts.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2022
2 min read
TikTok To Ban All Political Fundraising On Its Platform
TikTok on Wednesday announced to ban political fundraising on its platform, just six weeks before the November midterm elections in the US. TikTok said that it has long prohibited political advertising, including both paid ads on the platform and creators being paid directly to make...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2022
1 min read
Google Stadia Rolls Out 1440p Quality Setting For Pro Users
Google Stadia is rolling out a dedicated 1440p streaming option, which will remain exclusive to Stadia Pro subscribers. According to 9To5Google, Stadia has offered 1440p streaming for over two years, picking it up as a feature for desktops back in 2020. However, it has been...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2022
1 min read
Kia, Hyundai Sued In US After Tiktok Challenge Triggered Car Thefts
Automaker Hyundai and its subsidiary Kia have been sued in the US for a defect in their cars that was exposed in a trending TikTok challenge which resulted in vehicle thefts soaring across the country. A class-action lawsuit was filed in federal court in Orange...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2022
1 min read
Google Rolls Out Tool To Let People Remove Personal Info Directly In Search
Google has started to roll out a new privacy feature that will allow people to directly make a request to remove Search results that contain their personal information. Google’s “Results about you” tool, announced during its annual developer conference earlier this year, is now rolling...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2022
2 min read
Twitter Discloses Bug That Left Users’ Account Logged In After Password Reset
The microblogging site Twitter has disclosed a bug that allowed accounts to stay logged in from multiple devices after a voluntary password reset, putting users’ data at potential hacking risk. The company said that it has fixed the bug that didn’t close all active logged-in...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2022
1 min read
What Is Email Spoofing & How To Protect Yourself ?
Email spoofing is the act of sending emails with a forged sender address. It tricks the recipient into thinking that someone they know or trust sent them the email. Usually, it’s a tool of a phishing attack, designed to take over your online accounts, send...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2022
8 min read
Electric Scooter Battery Fire Kills 8-Year-Old In US
Amid the fires and explosions in electric two-wheelers continue unabated, a new report has claimed that an 8-year-old girl died after an electric scooter battery sparked a fire in the US. According to the authorities, the death of Stephanie Villa Torres in New York City...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 21, 2022
1 min read
Facebook Aims To Help Creators Connect With Fans With New Features
Facebook has confirmed that it is now bringing new Pages features to help creators connect with their followers. The platform said that creators can spotlight each other with a Creator Endorsement by inviting their followers to follow another creator that they admire. “We are introducing...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 21, 2022
1 min read
Now Buy Train Tickets In Select Countries On Google Search
Google has announced a new feature that will allow users to buy train tickets in Search in select countries, which will be available in more countries soon. Users in Germany, Spain, Italy, and Japan can now shop for train tickets directly on Google Search, for...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 21, 2022
1 min read
Microsoft Rolls Out New Windows Update To Over 190 Countries
Microsoft has announced that it is now rolling out the latest version of Windows 11 — Windows 11 2022 update — in more than 190 countries. The company said the new update will expand Amazon App Store Preview to international markets, built-in Game Pass for...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 21, 2022
2 min read
Oracle Releases Java 19 To Help Users Create Innovative Apps
Cloud major Oracle has announced the availability of Java 19, the latest version of its programming language and development platform. The company said that Java 19 delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security improvements, including enhancements to the platform that will help developers improve productivity...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 21, 2022
1 min read
Comedian Raju Srivastava Passes Away At The Age Of 58
Popular comedian Raju Srivastava passed away at the age of 58. The comedian took his last breath at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. Raju was admitted to AIIMS after he had a heart attack on August 10. Raju Srivastava...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 21, 2022
1 min read
Tesla Megapack Battery Fire Triggers Shelter-In-Place Advisory In The US
A Tesla Megapack battery caught fire in California state in the US, triggering a shelter-in-place advisory from the local authorities. The fire started at the local utility company PG&E’s Elkhorn Battery Storage facility in Monterey County, California, in the morning hours on Tuesday as reported...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 21, 2022
1 min read
Fintech Major Revolut Confirms Hackers Exposed Data Of Customers
Hackers accessed the personal details of tens of thousands of customers at Revolut, the fintech company has confirmed. According to the breach disclosure to the State Data Protection Inspectorate in Lithuania, where Revolut has a banking license, at least 50,150 customers have been impacted, reports...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 21, 2022
2 min read



