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.
Apple Unveils iPhone 13 Pro And iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple introduced iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in a smartphone.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 15, 2021
11 min read
HP OMEN Gaming Hub Privilege Escalation Bug Hits Millions Of Gaming Devices
Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to locally escalate to kernel-mode privileges. With this level of access, attackers can disable security products, overwrite system components, corrupt the OS, or perform any malicious operations unimpeded.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 14, 2021
1 min read
Japan To Introduce Tougher Punishment To Combat Cybercrime
Japanese Justice Minister Yoko Kamikawa said on Tuesday that the country is considering the introduction of a tougher jail sentence as part of penalties for cybercrimes.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 14, 2021
2 min read
Microsoft Says It Won’t Support Windows 11 On M1 Macs
Microsoft has said that running Windows 11 on a PC with an Apple M1 "is not a supported scenario", the media reported.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 14, 2021
1 min read
5.8 Million FB Users Have VIP Pass That Exempts Them From Harsh Action
The social media giant is using a program that whitelists millions of VIP users from the company's standard content moderation practices.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 14, 2021
2 min read
100 Million Devices Have Been Updated To HarmonyOS 2.0
Huawei has reached another milestone as 100 million devices have been updated to the in-house OS -- HarmonyOS 2.0.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 14, 2021
1 min read
Samsung Opens One UI 4 Beta Program For Galaxy S21 Devices
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of its One UI 4 Beta Program for Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones (Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra).
Bijay Pokharel,
September 14, 2021
3 min read
Samsung’s New Webcam Monitor Is Now Available
Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest monitor, the 24-inch Webcam Monitor S4 (Model Name: S40VA), designed to suit the needs of hybrid workers. With a built-in webcam, speakers, and microphone, the monitor helps users connect and collaborate with ease.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 14, 2021
3 min read
Mintology Is Launching The World’s First Curated NFT Launchpad
Mintology is launching the world's first curated NFT launchpad: a kickstarter and an online marketplace where artists and creators can list their digital creations for sale immediately upon minting. They're set to launch by the end of September 2021.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 14, 2021
5 min read
Walmart Fake Press Release Soars Litecoin Price To 35 Percent
A fake Walmart press release announcing a partnership with litecoin caused a cryptocurrency to jump by almost 35 percent.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 14, 2021
1 min read
Apple Fixes iPhone Software Vulnerability Affecting Apple’s iOS, OSX, and watchOS
Apple has released security updates to fix zero-day vulnerabilities which affect all versions of Apple's iOS, OSX, and watchOS.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 14, 2021
1 min read
Google Reportedly Planning To Release Android 12 Stable Version On October 4
Tech giant Google is reportedly planning to launch the stable version of the Android 12 operating system for the Pixel smartphones on October 4.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2021
1 min read
Huawei ‘Infiltrates’ Cambridge University Research Centre
Huawei has been accused of "infiltrating" a Cambridge University research center after most of its academics were found to have ties with the Chinese company, The Times, UK reported.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2021
2 min read
Updated Photos App For Windows 11 Starts Rolling Out To Insiders
Microsoft has started rolling out its newly updated Photos app for Windows 11 Insiders.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2021
1 min read
iPhone 13 Pro To Have Max Storage Ever Of 1TB: Report
Apple is set to launch the iPhone 13 series on September 14 and now ahead of the official announcement, reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed the expected storage capacities for the iPhone 13 lineup.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2021
1 min read
Top 5 Best Cheap Cloud Hosting Services 2021
Cloud hosting refers primarily to the use of virtual hardware, network, storage, and composite solutions from a cloud vendor. It is enabled through virtualization, whereby the entire computing capacity of an infrastructure or data center is distributed and delivered to multiple users simultaneously. Cloud hosting...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2021
6 min read
Google One Adds A 5TB Storage Plan For $24.99 Per Month
ing a middle ground in a 5TB plan. The new tier is $24.99/month, falling directly in line with the pricing of the 2TB and 10TB offerings.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2021
1 min read
WhatsApp Roll Out E2EE For Cloud Backups
Facebook-owned WhatsApp said on Friday that it will soon roll our end to end encryption (E2EE) on cloud backups.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 11, 2021
1 min read
51% Of Asia-Pacific Companies Blame Cyberattacks On Unknown Assets
A new poll by MIT Technology Review Insights, in association with Palo Alto Networks, uncovers the complex challenges Asia-Pacific companies face in securing networks and systems for remote workers in the post-pandemic era.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 11, 2021
3 min read
MyRepublic Singapore Data Breach Exposes Nearly 80k Users’ Personal Info
MyRepublic Singapore has disclosed a data breach exposing the personal information of approximately 80,000 mobile subscribers.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 11, 2021
1 min read



