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.
Meta To End Digital Wallet Service Novi By September 1
Meta is all set to shut down the pilot for its digital wallet service Novi and the company wants users to withdraw their balance before it is no longer available, which is September 1.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 3, 2022
1 min read
The Negative Effects Of Social Media
According to a survey conducted by the Royal Society for Public Health, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram all lead to increased feelings of depression, anxiety, poor body image, and loneliness in teenagers.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 2, 2022
10 min read
Facebook Starts Testing NFTs With Select Creators
Facebook has rolled out a test to support non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with a select group of creators in the US on its platform, as it aspires to capture the multi-billion dollar metaverse industry.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2022
2 min read
Elon Musk Is On His Longest-Ever Twitter Break Amid Challenges
It has been nine days since Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took digital detox from Twitter -- a longest stretch without posting anything in nearly five years -- leaving his more than 100 million followers and the media speculating a lot.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2022
2 min read
BMW Adopts Google’s Android Automotive OS For Future Vehicles
Leading automaker BMW Group has announced it will adopt the Google Android Automotive operating platform (OS) for future vehicles.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2022
1 min read
Google Rolls Out New Update For Its Password Manager
Tech giant Google has announced that it is updating its password manager to make the experience easier to use, with even stronger protections built-in.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2022
2 min read
Coinbase Sold Software To US Authorities To Track Crypto Transactions
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has provided sophisticated tools to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency to help it track transactions across Bitcoin, Ether and other cryptocurrencies.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2022
2 min read
Google To Pay $90 Million To Developers To Settle Play Store Lawsuit
Tech giant Google has reached a settlement over a lawsuit with a group of developers, where it will establish a $90 million fund to support developers in the US who earned $2 million or less in annual revenue through Google Play, during each year from...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2022
2 min read
Samsung Beats TSMC, Begins Mass Production Of 3nm Chips
Samsung said on Thursday it has begun mass production of 3-nanometer semiconductors, stepping up its game in the most advanced chipmaking process node and beating its Taiwanese rival and foundry leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
Bijay Pokharel,
June 30, 2022
2 min read
Google’s Switch To Android App Now Supports All Android 12 Phone
In a bid to make it easier for new Android users to transfer their data from an old iPhone, tech giant Google's Switch to Android iPhone app now reportedly works with all the Android 12 smartphones.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 30, 2022
2 min read
Snap’s Paid Subscription ‘Snapchat Plus’ Now Live For $3.99/month
Snapchat has announced that it is launching Snapchat Plus, a collection of exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features available on the platform, for $3.99 per month.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 30, 2022
1 min read
Walmart Denies Yanluowang Ransomware Attack
Walmart has denied being hit by a ransomware attack by the Yanluowang gang after the hackers claimed to encrypt thousands of computers.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 30, 2022
1 min read
Owner Of Technology Companies Arrested For Alleged $45 Million Investment Fraud Scheme Involving Over 10,000 Victims
A Nevada man was arrested today in Los Angeles for an alleged investment fraud scheme that defrauded more than 10,000 victims of over $45 million.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 30, 2022
2 min read
Facebook And Instagram Will Remove Posts Offering Abortion Pills
Facebook and Instagram are removing posts from users that offer help accessing abortion pills, saying they violate a policy around pharmaceuticals.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 29, 2022
1 min read
Three Defendants Indicted In Software License Piracy Scheme
Defendants Allegedly Sold Over $88 Million Worth of Stolen Software Licenses
Bijay Pokharel,
June 29, 2022
4 min read
Meta Launches Instagram Reels APIs For Developers
Instagram has announced that it is introduced Reels to several endpoints on the Instagram Platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 28, 2022
1 min read
Elon Musk Crosses 100 Million Followers On Twitter
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has crossed the mark of 100 million followers on Twitter, which makes him one of only six people in the world to cross this milestone on the microblogging site.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 28, 2022
2 min read
Google Hangouts Is Shutting Down In November
Google has announced that it is now starting the process of migrating free, personal Hangouts users to Chat, which it announced in October 2020.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 28, 2022
2 min read
United States Seizes Six Websites Providing Illegal Access To Copyrighted Music
The Justice Department announced today the seizure of six websites as part of ongoing efforts by the Department of Justice and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to combat copyright infringement.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 28, 2022
2 min read
‘Samsung Has Substantial Upside Potential On Sound Fundamentals’
Investor sentiment has been unduly negative toward Samsung Electronics in light of the company's strong performance and solid earnings forecast, a chief analyst at a local research firm has said.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 27, 2022
2 min read



