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.
Nikita Bier Steps Down as X Head of Product After One Year
Nikita Bier has stepped down as the head of product at X, Elon Musk's social media platform, after serving in the position for just over a year.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2026
1 min read
7 Best Online PDF Editors: Top Tools to Edit PDF Files Without Installing Software
Compare the best online PDF editors to edit, convert, merge, compress, and sign PDF files directly from your browser without installing software.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2026
6 min read
Google Assistant to Be Removed from Android Devices Starting September 4
Beginning September 4, 2026, users will gradually lose access to Google Assistant, with Google replacing it entirely with Gemini on supported devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2026
1 min read
Out-of-Control SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Believed to Have Hit the Moon, Scientists Await Confirmation
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is believed to have struck the Moon after more than a year drifting through deep space, marking one of the rare occasions where a human-made spacecraft has unintentionally impacted the lunar surface.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2026
2 min read
Coupang Reports $570 Million Quarterly Loss After Record Fine Over Massive Data Breach
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang reported a sharp financial setback in the second quarter of 2026, posting a net loss of 865 billion won (around $570 million) after being hit with a record privacy fine tied to a massive customer data breach.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2026
2 min read
Telegram CEO Claims Extortion Attack Triggered Temporary App Store Removal
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says the messaging app was briefly removed from Apple's App Store after attackers allegedly planted child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in a public Telegram chat as part of an extortion scheme.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2026
1 min read
Signal Now Lets You Link Multiple Phones to One Account
Signal has introduced a long-awaited feature that allows users to link multiple smartphones to a single account, making it easier to access messages across several devices without relying on just one phone.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2026
1 min read
Brazilian Government Health Platform Exposes 102,000+ Sensitive Records in Database Leak
A cybersecurity researcher has uncovered a publicly accessible database containing more than 102,000 sensitive records that appear to be linked to Brazil's Health Surveillance Information System (SISVISA), potentially exposing personal information, government documents, and regulatory records.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2026
2 min read
How to Do Keyword Research for Beginners: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to do keyword research for beginners with this easy step-by-step guide. Discover how to find the right keywords, understand search intent, use free tools, and improve your website's SEO to get more visitors.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2026
9 min read
cPanel Fixes Critical Flaw That Could Give Hosting Users Root Database Access
cPanel has patched a critical privilege escalation flaw that could let authenticated users gain root database access on vulnerable servers.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2026
3 min read
Spotify Reaches 300 Million Paid Subscribers
Spotify has become the first audio streaming platform to surpass 300 million paid subscribers, marking another major milestone for the company.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2026
1 min read
Amazon Becomes the Fifth Company in History to Reach a $3 Trillion Market Value
Amazon has officially joined one of Wall Street's most exclusive clubs after its market value climbed above $3 trillion, making it only the fifth publicly traded company ever to reach the milestone.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2026
1 min read
Telegram Briefly Disappears From Apple’s App Store Worldwide, Then Returns
A few hours later, Telegram confirmed that the app had been restored to the App Store.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2026
1 min read
New Research Shows Malware Can Bypass Chrome Passkey Protections on Compromised Windows PCs
Security researchers have uncovered a set of post-compromise attack techniques that allow malware running on a Windows computer to access passkey-protected accounts without requiring a fingerprint, PIN, or any visible authentication prompt.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2026
3 min read
Russian Hackers Target Hotel Wi-Fi to Steal Microsoft 365 Accounts
Microsoft has linked a global cyber-espionage campaign targeting hotel and conference center Wi-Fi networks to the Russian state-backed hacking group Midnight Blizzard, also known as APT29.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2026
2 min read
WhatsApp Fixes Issue That Incorrectly Put User Accounts Under Review
WhatsApp says it is fixing a problem that incorrectly disabled a number of user accounts, after many people reported being suddenly locked out of the messaging app over the past few hours.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2026
1 min read
Apple Challenges New UK Order Seeking Access to Encrypted iCloud Data
Apple is once again challenging a legal demand from the U.K. government that would require the company to provide access to encrypted iCloud user data, according to a report from the Financial Times.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2026
1 min read
Google Drive Adds Timestamped Video Comments for Easier Collaboration
Google is rolling out timestamped comments for videos in Google Drive on the web, making it easier for teams to leave feedback at exact moments in a video instead of relying on separate notes or messages.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2026
1 min read
UK Police Legal Database Breached, Contact Details of Over 100,000 Officials Exposed
A cyberattack targeting the U.K.'s Police National Legal Database (PNLD) has exposed the contact information of more than 100,000 police officers, criminal justice professionals, and government partners, according to an official statement and reports.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 3, 2026
1 min read
Samsung to Remove Smart TV Apps That Secretly Share Your Internet Connection
Several popular Samsung Smart TV apps have been found containing code that can share users' internet connections with outsiders, potentially exposing millions of devices to misuse, according to new research from Norwegian cybersecurity firm Mnemonic.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 3, 2026
1 min read





