Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita.com and a freelance technology writer covering the tech industry since 2017. He specializes in cybersecurity, digital privacy, malware, vulnerabilities, and online safety, with a strong interest in internet protection and women’s online security. A dedicated tech enthusiast and continuous learner, Bijay approaches his professional work with clarity, rational thinking, and a calm, solution-oriented mindset.
Samsung Estimates $11 Billion In Q2 Profit Riding On-Chip Biz
Samsung Electronics said on Thursday it is likely to report its best second-quarter earnings in four years on the back of solid chip demand.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 7, 2022
2 min read
Meta Open Sources Early-Stage AI Translation Tool
Tech giant Meta has created a single artificial intelligence (AI)-based model capable of translating across 200 different languages, including many not supported by current commercial tools.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 7, 2022
1 min read
Tougher Penalties For ‘Online Insults’ In Japan
As part of Japan's efforts to combat cyberbullying, a prison sentence of up to one year and additional harsher penalties for online insults went into force on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 7, 2022
2 min read
Apple Lockdown Mode To Safeguard High-Profile Users From Govt Spyware
Tech giant Apple has previewed an extreme level of security that offers specialized additional protection to high-profile users who may be at risk of highly targeted cyber attacks from private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 7, 2022
2 min read
Marriott Hotel Suffers Another Data Breach, 20GB Data Stolen
Marriott International has confirmed that it has been hit by yet another data breach that exposed staff and customer information.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 7, 2022
1 min read
Tiktok To Restrict Livestreams To Viewers Who Are 18 Years And Above
Chinese short-video making app TikTok is reportedly restricting live streams to viewers who are 18 years of age and above, to prevent minors from encountering adult content.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 6, 2022
1 min read
Meta Sues Chinese Firm For Scraping Data From Facebook & Instagram
Meta has sued Octopus, a US subsidiary of a Chinese high-tech enterprise, and a Turkish individual for scraping data from Facebook, Instagram, and other big tech platforms.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 6, 2022
2 min read
It’s Not Only You, Facebook Is Down Globally!
Facebook, Instagram and Facebook Messenger all appear to have gone down today, with users worldwide complaining of issues.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 5, 2022
1 min read
HackerOne Fires Employee Who Stole Bug Reports To Make Money Elsewhere
HackerOne has revealed that one of its employees took bug reports submitted by external researchers for personal gain by submitting those on other bounty platforms.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 5, 2022
2 min read
Twitter, Instagram Remove Accounts Of Suspect In US Shooting: Report
Social media sites, including Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord, have moved quickly to remove accounts that appeared to belong to Robert Crimo III, a person of interest in the Chicago suburb shooting in the US.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 5, 2022
1 min read
Tesla Cars Can Now Scan For Potholes To Avoid Damage
Tesla has confirmed that its vehicles can now scan for rough roads, like potholes, to help avoid them damaging the vehicles by adjusting the suspension.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 5, 2022
1 min read
Apple Watch Series 8 Likely To Have Larger Display
Apple may unveil the Apple Watch Series 8 with a bigger 1.99-inch display.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 5, 2022
2 min read
AstraLocker Ransomware Releases Free Decryptors For Its Victims
AstroLocker ransomware has shut down its operation and plans to switch to cryptojacking.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 5, 2022
1 min read
Hacker Claims To Have Stolen 1 Billion Records Of Chinese Citizens From Police
A hacker has claimed to have procured a trove of personal information from the Shanghai police on one billion Chinese citizens.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 4, 2022
1 min read
Americans Lost $185 Million To Crypto Romance Scams In Just 3 Months
People lost crypto worth over $185 million in the US via romance scams in the first quarter this year, as fraudsters use new means to rob their victims, with romance scams featuring prominently.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 4, 2022
2 min read
Hackers Post Crypto Scams On British Army’s Youtube & Twitter Accounts
Cybercriminals have infiltrated the British Army's Twitter and YouTube accounts to promote cryptocurrency scams and on YouTube, they replaced the British Army's videos with old live streams featuring Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 4, 2022
1 min read
Tesla Hit By Another Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Amid Poor Sale
Tesla has been hit by another gender discrimination lawsuit after dozens of current and former employees alleged the electric car giant operates under a 'pre-Civil Rights' atmosphere of racial discrimination as a standard operating practice.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 4, 2022
2 min read
Apple Watch Series 8 Will Be Able To Detect If You Have A Fever
Apple Watch Series 8 will reportedly come with a body temperature sensor that will let the user know if he or she is running a fever.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 4, 2022
2 min read
Samsung Gaming Hub Now Available On 2022 Smart TVs
Samsung Electronics has announced that the Samsung Gaming Hub is now rolling out to all of its 2022 smart TVs that is said to bring the best game streaming content and playing experiences with no additional hardware or downloads.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 3, 2022
1 min read
Tesla Delivers Over 250k EVs Globally In Q2
Despite several supply chain challenges and factory shutdowns, Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle company Tesla has delivered 2,54,695 EVs globally in the second quarter of 2022.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 3, 2022
1 min read





