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.
Ransomware Gang Arrested In Ukraine
Two prolific ransomware operators suspected of carrying out a string of attacks, demanding ransoms of up to EUR 70 million, have been arrested in Ukraine.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2021
1 min read
Netflix Launches ‘Play Something’ For Android Users
Streaming giant Netflix has launched a new feature "Play Something" for its Android users that will make it easier to find something to watch when a user can't make a decision.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2021
1 min read
How To Upgrade Your PC To Windows 11 For Free
Tech giant Microsoft is starting to offer the free upgrade to new devices that are still shipping with Windows 10, before making the OS available to other eligible existing hardware.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2021
1 min read
Facebook Loses $6 Billion Due To Massive Outage
After a six-hours long massive outage in Facebook system, the social media giant lost nearly $6 billion.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2021
1 min read
Here’s How To Download Windows 11 ISO From Microsoft
The ISO images are available for download that allow you to perform a clean installation of WIndows 11.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2021
1 min read
Facebook Is Back Online Along With Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, And Oculus After A Massive Outage
After nearly 6 hours of outage, the social media giant Facebook is back in business along with Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2021
1 min read
Facebook Is Down Along With Instagram, WhatsApp & Messenger
The social media giant Facebook is currently facing an outage.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 4, 2021
1 min read
Apple To Soon Launch New MacBook Pros With ‘M1X’ Silicon Chip
Apple is reportedly planning to hold a Mac-focused event within the next month where the tech giant may launch brand new MacBook Pros with a faster "M1X" Apple silicon chip and an updated design.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 4, 2021
1 min read
Former Army Contractor Receives 151-Month Sentence for Fraud Scheme Targeting Thousands Of U.S. Servicemembers And Veterans
A Nevada man was sentenced Thursday to 151 months in prison after pleading guilty in connection with his role in a transnational fraud and money laundering conspiracy that targeted over 3,300 members of the U.S. military community resulting in $1.5 million in losses.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 4, 2021
4 min read
Trump Sues To Reinstate His Twitter Account
Former US President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit in Florida seeking to force Twitter to reinstate his account, arguing the platform's ban violates the First Amendment and the state's new social media law.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 3, 2021
1 min read
Google Search No Longer Supports Internet Explorer 11
Google Search is no longer officially supporting Internet Explorer 11.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 2, 2021
1 min read
Crypto Platform Compound Mistakenly Gives $90M To Users
Cryptocurrency platform Compound accidentally paid out $90 million among its users.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 2, 2021
1 min read
Samsung And KDDI To Bring 5G vRAN To Japan
Samsung Electronics announced the company will deploy its cloud-native fully virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) solutions for the mid-band spectrum in KDDI’s 5G network.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 1, 2021
2 min read
Neiman Marcus Data Breach Exposes 4.6 Million Customers’ Personal Info, Credit Card Numbers
Retailer Neiman Marcus Group said it had notified about 4.6 million online customers that their personal information including names, contact information, and credit card numbers may have been accessed in a data hack.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 1, 2021
1 min read
JVCKenwood Hit By Conti Ransomware Attack
JVCKenwood, a Japanese multinational electronics company, has suffered a Conti ransomware attack where the threat actors claim to have stolen 1.7 TB of data and are demanding a $7 million ransom.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 1, 2021
1 min read
Apple iPhone 13 Series Reportedly Facing Production Issues
Apple iPhone 13 series is reportedly facing production issues because of a Covid-19 wave in Vietnam which has limited manufacturing capacity for the devices' camera systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2021
2 min read
YouTube To Remove Vaccines Misinformation Videos
YouTube has announced that it is expanding medical misinformation policies on the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2021
2 min read
Google To Launch New Wired Nest Doorbell In 2022
Tech giant Google has announced that it will launch a second-generation Nest Doorbell (wired) in 2022 with 24/7 recording support and Google Home app.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2021
1 min read
iOS 15.1 Beta 2 Fixes ‘Unlock With Apple’ Watch Bug On iPhone 13
Apple has started rolling out the second beta of iOS 15.1 to developers with an update to unlock the iPhone 13 using the Apple Watch when wearing a mask.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2021
2 min read
Samsung Introduces New High-End Ultrasound System ‘V8’
Samsung Medison, a global medical equipment company and an affiliate of Samsung Electronics, today introduced the V8, a new high-end ultrasound system that provides enhanced image quality, usability and convenience for all medical professionals.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2021
2 min read



