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.
Apple Now Faces $28 Million Fine From Dutch Competition Authority
The Dutch anti-trust regulator has fined Apple another 5 million euros ($5.6 million) for failing to comply with its order on dating-app providers.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 22, 2022
2 min read
Trump’s Truth Social App Launches On Apple App Store
Former US President Donald Trump has launched 'Truth Social' in Apple's App Store, potentially marking the former president's return to social media after he was banned from several platforms last year.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 21, 2022
1 min read
Whatsapp Working On New Voice Calling Interface
Meta-owned WhatsApp is working on a new interface for voice calling for some beta Android users. The new interface would be rolled out for both Android as well as iOS users, but currently, it is being tested with the beta Android users.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 21, 2022
1 min read
Whistleblower Takes On Meta Over Climate Change And Covid Misinformation
The nonprofit organization that represents Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen has filed two new complaints against Meta (formerly Facebook), accusing the social network of misleading investors about its efforts to tackle misinformation about climate change and Covid-19.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 21, 2022
2 min read
New Chinese Regulation Hits Online Food Delivery Giants
The new regulation on online food delivery platforms in China has hit the industry hard, eroding over $25 billion in the stock value of the Meituan food delivery app being run by Alibaba. A group of Chinese authorities has announced that the food delivery platforms...
Bijay Pokharel,
February 21, 2022
1 min read
Spotify Paid $200 Million For Joe Rogan’s Podcast: Report
Spotify reportedly paid $200 million for the exclusive streaming rights to "The Joe Rogan Experience," double what has been previously reported.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 18, 2022
1 min read
Vulnerability in UpdraftPlus Allowed Subscribers To Download Sensitive Backups
This vulnerability allows any logged-in user, including subscriber-level users, to download backups made with the plugin. Backups are a treasure trove of sensitive information, and frequently include configuration files that can be used to access the site database as well as the contents of the...
Bijay Pokharel,
February 18, 2022
3 min read
Recidivist Defendant Sentenced To 10 Years For Possession Of Child Pornography
A Virginia man was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for possession of child pornography.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 18, 2022
2 min read
A Parents’ Guide To Internet Safety For Kids
The most important lesson, however, is that you talk to your kids about appropriate internet use – teach them about online dangers and how to protect their privacy, and advise your kids when to come to you if they are concerned about any of their...
Bijay Pokharel,
February 18, 2022
19 min read
Twitter Rolls Out Labels To Identify Bot Accounts
Twitter is now rolling out its new bot labels that will let bot accounts include a label to show they are automated.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 17, 2022
1 min read
Epic Games Says Its Game Accounts Crosses 500 MIllion
Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced that there are now more than 500 million game accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 17, 2022
1 min read
Criminals Had $11 Billion Worth Illicit Cryptocurrencies In 2021
Cryptocurrencies have made criminals richer and in 2021, criminals held $11 billion worth of funds with known illicit sources, compared to just $3 billion at the end of 2020, a new report has revealed.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 17, 2022
2 min read
Apple Adds First Lightning iPad To ‘Vintage Product’ List
Apple has added the fourth-generation iPad to its absolute list of products. This iPad model was the company's first iPad to introduce the Lightning port.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 17, 2022
1 min read
Individual Pleads Guilty To Acting Within The United States On Behalf Of Russian Government
A Mexican national, who was residing in Singapore, pleaded guilty yesterday to acting within the United States on behalf of a foreign government without notifyin
Bijay Pokharel,
February 17, 2022
2 min read
PUBG Mobile Emerges As Top Grossing Mobile Game Globally For January 2022
PUBG Mobile from Tencent has emerged as the top-grossing mobile game worldwide for January 2022 with approximately $237 million in player spending.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 16, 2022
1 min read
Facebook Renames Its News Feed To Just ‘Feed’
Meta has renamed the Facebook News Feed to just 'Feed'. The brand is making the change because the mention of 'news' in 'News Feed' was apparently confusing for some.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 16, 2022
1 min read
Apple May Launch 13-Inch M2 Macbook Pro Next Month
Apple is reportedly planning to launch its latest M2 Apple silicon processor in a refreshed 13-inch MacBook Pro model next month.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 16, 2022
1 min read
Three Men Sentenced For $2.7 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
Three men were sentenced this Monday in the Middle District of North Carolina for fraudulently seeking over $2.7 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...
Bijay Pokharel,
February 16, 2022
2 min read
Ukraine Hit By Massive Cyber Attack Amid Standoff With Russia
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has suffered a major cyberattack that prevented users from accessing its website, amid heightened tensions with Russia.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 16, 2022
2 min read
Instagram Now Lets Users Like Stories Without Sending DM
Meta-owned American photo and video sharing social networking service Instagram has announced a new feature called "Private Story Likes" that will change how users interact with other people's Stories.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2022
1 min read





