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.
Destructive Malware Targeting Ukrainian Govt And Firms: Microsoft
Microsoft has identified evidence of a destructive malware operation targeting multiple organizations -- government, nonprofit organizations, and IT firms -- in Ukraine.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 17, 2022
1 min read
What Is A Snapchat Streak?
Among the young generation, Snapchat is the most popular application. Using the application lets you send and receive photos and videos to and from your contacts. If you keep sending and receiving it daily, you can also maintain a streak with any particular connection or...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 17, 2022
5 min read
SpaceX Now Has 1,469 Starlink Satellites Active: Musk
Billionaire Elon Musk said that there are now 1,469 Starlink satellites active, with 272 "moving to operational orbits currently.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 16, 2022
1 min read
Apple Allows Dating Apps To Offer 3rd Party Payment Options
Apple will let dating app developers offer alternate payment options in the Netherlands, in compliance with a ruling by the Dutch regulator. The tech giant, however, has decided to appeal against the ruling in a higher court.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 16, 2022
2 min read
Russian Court Charges 8 Revil Ransomware Hackers Behind US Attacks
A Russian court has charged eight people, who are part of the REvil ransomware group that attacked top American companies, as White House officials confirmed that the person behind the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline last year was also arrested during the raid.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 16, 2022
2 min read
Google Now Requires Office Workers To Get Weekly Covid Tests
Tech giant Google said it will now require fully-vaccinated workers who are coming to offices to get weekly Covid tests.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 15, 2022
1 min read
All iPhone 14 Models To Feature 120Hz Displays And 6GB RAM
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 14 series in or around September and now a new report suggests that all four iPhone 14 models would sport 120 Hz screens, not just the two Pro devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 15, 2022
1 min read
‘Massive’ Cyber-Attack Shuts Down Ukrainian Govt Websites
State-sponsored hackers have hit Ukraine with a ‘massive cyber-attack, shutting down several government websites amid heightened tension with Russia. Sky News reported on Friday that the disruption came at a time of extreme tension with Russia, which has reportedly gathered around 100,000 troops at Ukraine’s...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 15, 2022
1 min read
TikTok Saw $2.3 Billion In Consumer Spending In 2021
The global consumer spending in TikTok has only continued to grow. Users spent approximately $2.3 billion last year on the mobile app, which includes the iOS version of its Chinese localization Douyin.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2022
1 min read
Meta Faces $3.1 Billion Lawsuit In UK Over Exploiting Users’ Data
Meta is facing a $3.1 billion class-action lawsuit in the UK over allegedly abusing its market dominance and if the lawsuit succeeds nearly 44 million British Facebook users could receive a $68 payout each.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2022
2 min read
Nigeria Lifts Ban On Twitter After 7 Months
The Nigerian government has lifted the ban on Twitter, imposed in June last year, saying the micro-blogging platform has agreed to set "a legal entity" in the West African nation during the first quarter of this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2022
1 min read
Android 13 To Add Faster Shortcuts For Scanning Qr Codes
Android 12 has brought a lot of additional features and now a new report has claimed that the next-gen Android 13 platform may add the ability to launch QR code scans via the lock screen.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2022
1 min read
Microsoft Teams Brings ‘Walkie Talkie’ Feature For More Users
Microsoft has added a new feature that would allow Microsoft Teams users to turn smartphones or tablets into a Walkie Talkie that works over cellular data or Wi-FI.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2022
1 min read
Snapchat Adds Bitmoji Reactions And New Features
Snapchat has added some new features along with bitmoji reactions to facilitate fun interaction.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2022
1 min read
Hackers Spreading Powerful Malware Via Omicron News Emails
Cyber-security researchers have unearthed that hackers are spreading powerful malware via news around the new Omicron strain, stealing information and credentials from Windows users in at least 12 countries.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2022
2 min read
PUBG Is Now Free To Play On PC And Consoles
South Korean video game developer Krafton on Tuesday announced that it's battle royale game PUBG: Battlegrounds is now free-to-play (F2P) on PC and consoles.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2022
1 min read
Spotify Shuts Down Its Podcast Studio, Lays Off Staff
Spotify has shut down its podcast studio and laid off some members of the team, the media reported.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2022
1 min read
WhatsApp Rolling Out Global Voice Note Player For iOS Beta
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new global voice note player on iOS beta that will let users listen to a voice message while on a different chat.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2022
1 min read
Tumblr Rolls Out Sensitive Content Filter For iOS
The microblogging and social networking platform Tumblr has rolled out a new feature "Sensitive Content toggle" for iOS users.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2022
2 min read
Nvidia Acquires HPC Software Company Bright Computing
Graphics chip giant Nvidia has acquired Bright Computing, a leader in software for managing high-performance computing systems used by more than 700 organizations worldwide, for an undisclosed sum.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 11, 2022
2 min read





