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.
Microsoft Re-Introduces Tablet-Friendly Taskbar In Windows 11
Microsoft has announced that it is re-introducing tablet-optimized taskbar and System Tray updates in the latest preview of Windows 11. These changes are beginning to roll out, so not all Insiders in the Dev Channel will see these changes immediately. “We are re-introducing the touch-optimized...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2022
1 min read
Apple To Create More Differentiation Between iPhone 15 And 15 Pro: Report
Apple is most likely to differentiate between its “Pro” and non-“Pro” iPhone models with next year’s iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. According to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the tech giant may create more differentiation between the two models to increase the shipment of “Pro”...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2022
1 min read
YouTube To Make Educational Content More Accessible, Interactive
Google-owned YouTube is introducing new products that will allow learners to explore subjects they are passionate about and creators to provide structured learning content. The platform is announcing updates to make educational content more accessible and interactive for learners while helping learning creators thrive on...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2022
1 min read
Google To Bring New Accessibility, Sharing Features To Android Devices
Google has announced that it is bringing several new features — including Nearby Share — to help users stay productive, communicate with loved ones, and enjoy entertainment across devices. The company said that Nearby Share lets users quickly and securely share files between nearby Android...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2022
2 min read
Apple Takes On Musk’s SpaceX With Its Satellite SOS On iPhones
Apple, which has collaborated with American satellite communications company Globalstar for emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone 14 series, is going to become a key rival to Elon Musk’s SpaceX in providing satellite-based communications to devices. Apple is reportedly investing $450 million toward creating satellite...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2022
2 min read
Apple Introduces iPhone 14 And iPhone 14 Plus
Apple introduced iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, featuring two sizes — 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches — in a sophisticated design with impressive camera upgrades and groundbreaking new safety capabilities. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus take stunning photos and video with a powerful...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 7, 2022
10 min read
Apple Debuts iPhone 14 Pro And iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple announced iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, the most advanced Pro lineup ever, featuring the Dynamic Island — a new design that introduces an intuitive way to experience iPhone — and the Always-On display. Powered by A16 Bionic, the fastest chip ever...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 7, 2022
12 min read
US Seizes WT1SHOP Market Selling Credit Cards, Credentials, And IDs
A website operating as a marketplace for over 5.85 million records of personally identifying information (PII) was seized today by Portuguese authorities and a federal criminal complaint charging the website’s alleged operator has been unsealed. Law enforcement in the U.S. has also seized four domains...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 7, 2022
3 min read
iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max Likely To Feature Enhanced A15 Chipset
Apple may launch the iPhone 14 and the brand new iPhone 14 Max with an enhanced version of the A15 Bionic chipset. There has been speculation that the standard iPhone 14 models will be equipped with the iPhone 13 Pro’s higher-end A15 chip with a...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 6, 2022
1 min read
10 Times Faster Than A Bullet, Supersonic Asteroid To Pass Earth: Nasa
A small supersonic asteroid, traveling at ten times the speed of a bullet, will pass by the Earth on Tuesday, media reports said. The asteroid has been given the designation 2022 QC7 and it is not too big, with a width ranging from just 16...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 6, 2022
2 min read
Instagram Takes Down Pornhub’s Official Account
Instagram has taken down the official account for adult entertainment website PornHub amid pressure from civil rights groups. The company, however, did not reveal the reason behind the move. Before the Instagram account was removed, Pornhub had 13.1 million followers and more than 6,200 posts,...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 6, 2022
1 min read
Irish Regulator Fines Instagram $402 Million Over Kids’ Privacy Violation
Instagram has been fined 405 million euros ($402 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation. The fine, the second-highest under the GDPR after a 746 million euros penalty against Amazon, is the third for a Meta-owned company...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 6, 2022
1 min read
Google Warns Users To Quickly Update Chrome To Avoid Hacking Risk
Google has advised its users to immediately install a security update in its Chrome browser to safeguard themselves against a serious bug being actively exploited by hackers. The tech giant said it is aware of reports that an exploit for ‘CVE-2022-3075’ exists in the wild,...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 6, 2022
1 min read
Tiktok Denies Security Breach After Hackers Leak User Data And Source Code
A hacking group known as ‘AgainstTheWest’ created a topic on a hacking forum claiming to have breached both TikTok and WeChat, Bleepingcomputer reports. The user shared screenshots of an alleged database belonging to the companies, which they say was accessed on an Alibaba cloud instance...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 6, 2022
1 min read
75% Increase In Ransomware Attacks Targeting Linux Systems In 2022
Cyber-security researchers have discovered a 75 percent increase in ransomware attacks targeting Linux operating systems in the first half of 2022 compared to the first half of last year. The team from Trend Micro observed the emergence of new Linux ransomware families for the first...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 5, 2022
2 min read
Apple May Bring Back Battery Percentage Indicator With iPhone 14 Pro
As Apple is preparing to unveil its next-generation iPhones, a new report has indicated that the tech giant’s iPhone 14 Pro may revive the battery percentage indicator. The iPhone 14 Pro’s status bar will purportedly see changes due to the increased amount of usable space...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 5, 2022
1 min read
Apple Watch Series 3 To Be Discontinued Soon
The Apple Watch Series 3 models, which are currently being sold out globally on the tech giant’s online store, are expected to be discontinued soon. Three out of four Series 3 configurations listed on Apple’s website are currently out of stock in the UK and...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 5, 2022
1 min read
Cloudflare Blocks Internet Forum Kiwi Farms Over ‘Imminent Threats To Human Life’
Cloudflare announced that it has blocked US-based Internet forum Kiwi Farms over “imminent threats to human life”. The platform said that visitors to any of the Kiwi Farms sites that use any of Cloudflare’s services will see a block page and a link to this...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 5, 2022
2 min read
Apple Set To Unveil 2nd Gen Airpods Pro This Week
Apple is set to showcase the second generation of its AirPods Pro this week that will offer several upgrades, including the next generation H1 processor. The company, which will unveil the latest iPhones and other devices at its event on September 7, will update a...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 5, 2022
1 min read
Hacker Steals $185k From Actor Bill Murray’s NFT Digital Auction
A hacker has siphoned off $185,000 from Hollywood star Bill Murray’s digital wallet after he successfully completed the charity auction of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). CoinDesk reports that as soon as Murray’s NFT action that raised 119.2 Ethereum (around $185,000) for charity got closed, a hacker...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 5, 2022
1 min read



