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.
Telegram Launching ‘Sponsored Messages’ Tool
Encrypted messaging app Telegram announced that it is launching Sponsored Messages that will allow anyone to promote their channel or bot.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 20, 2021
1 min read
Facebook Paying Creators Up To $50k To Use Live Audio Rooms
Meta-owned social media giant Facebook is reportedly paying creators up to $50,000 to use the platforms Live Audio Rooms feature.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 20, 2021
1 min read
Seattle Doctor Found Guilty Of Fraudulently Obtaining Millions Of Dollars From COVID-19 Relief Programs
A federal jury convicted a Seattle doctor yesterday of fraudulently seeking over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) COVID-19 relief funds.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 20, 2021
2 min read
Utah Medical Center Data Breach Exposes 582k Patients Personal Info
Utah Imaging Associates, Inc. ("UIA"), a radiology medical practice located in Utah, has announced a data breach that leads threat actor to access the sensitive personal information of some former and current patients.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 20, 2021
1 min read
Apple’s New Update Fixes Watch Series 7 Charging Issue
Apple has released watchOS 8.1.1, a minor update that addresses an issue that occurred when charging the Apple Watch Series 7.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 19, 2021
1 min read
Apple Announces Ways Of Staying Connected With SharePlay Feature
Apple has announced the apps and services that support its new iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 SharePlay feature.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 19, 2021
2 min read
Spotify’s Real-time Lyrics Feature Now Available Globally
Music streaming giant Spotify has rolled out its real-time lyrics feature globally.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 19, 2021
1 min read
Two Iranian Nationals Charged For Threat Campaign Designed To Influence The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election
An indictment was unsealed in New York today charging two Iranian nationals for their involvement in a cyber-enabled campaign to intimidate and influence American voters, and otherwise undermine voter confidence and sow discord, in connection with the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 19, 2021
6 min read
Instagram To Shut Down ‘Threads’ By Year-End
Instagram is reportedly shutting down its standalone messaging app, Threads, by the end of this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 18, 2021
2 min read
Fortnite Shuts Down Servers In China
Epic Games recently announced that it would shut down 'Fortress Night', the Chinese version of the video game Fortnite, and now the developers officially declared that they are shutting down the game's servers.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 18, 2021
1 min read
Huawei Launches Harmonyos Powered Smart Helmet
Huawei has launched the HarmonyOS powered smart helmet biking helmet 'Helmetphone BH51M Neo' with various features like Bluetooth calling, voice commands, and more.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 18, 2021
1 min read
Apple To Use Wi-Fi 6E And VR Headset In iPhone 14
Apple is reportedly planning to use Wi-Fi 6E in iPhone 14 series and the upcoming Apple VR headset.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 18, 2021
1 min read
Iran-Backed Hackers Exploiting Microsoft And Fortinet Bugs
Federal cyber agencies across the US, the UK, and Australia have warned that the Iranian government-sponsored hackers are exploiting several vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Exchange email server and cyber security company Fortinet to perform malicious activities, which include deploying ransomware.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 18, 2021
2 min read
Apple Announces New Self-service Repair Program For iPhones And Macs
Tech giant Apple has announced the 'Self Service Repair' program, allowing users to complete their own repairs via a new online store dedicated to parts and tools
Bijay Pokharel,
November 18, 2021
1 min read
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability Found On Preview E-mails For WooCommerce Plugin
Researchers from the Wordfence Threat Intelligence team have discovered a vulnerability on Preview E-mails for WooCommerce, a WordPress plugin that is an extension for WooCommerce, installed on over 20,000 sites.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 18, 2021
2 min read
Samsung And Its Foundry Partners Reveal Solutions For A Strong Design Infrastructure At 3rd SAFE Forum 2021
Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, held its 3rd Annual Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem Forum 2021 virtually today.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 18, 2021
3 min read
Amazon To Stop Accepting Visa Credit Cards In UK
E-commerce giant Amazon will stop accepting Visa credit cards in the UK from 19th January.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 18, 2021
1 min read
Everything You Need To Know About Cybersecurity | What Is Cybersecurity And Why Do You Need It?
Cybersecurity refers to all the processes in place for protecting your system. It means the methods and technology in place to protect the privacy of your data. For instance, the firewalls you use with Spectrum Mobile are a security protocol. Many more processes can be...
Bijay Pokharel,
November 18, 2021
4 min read
Russia Defends Anti-satellite Test Amid US Criticism
Russia has defended its anti-satellite test saying there is no threat to the International Space Station crew (ISS) or nearby satellites.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 17, 2021
2 min read
Now Google Maps Can Warn You About Crowded Places
Google has launched new Google Maps features that include Area Busyness and Directories.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 17, 2021
1 min read



