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.
Facebook Finally Rolls Out End-To-End Encryption For Voice And Video Calls
The social media giant Facebook is adding end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls in Messenger.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2021
2 min read
Global Crypto Market Hits $2 Trillion
As the global cryptocurrency market hit $2 trillion for the first time in nearly three months, the industry players on Friday said the surge in the market cap indicates a wider acceptance of crypto assets across the globe.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2021
1 min read
Windows 11 Is Getting Updated Snipping Tool, Calculator, And Mail Apps
Microsoft is rolling out the first set of updates to the Snipping Tool, Calculator, Mail, and Calendar apps. The updates are rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel at first.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2021
3 min read
Hacker Returns Stolen Crypto Worth Over $610 Million
Hackers behind one of the biggest ever digital coin heists have now returned over half of the $610 million-plus they stole, the cryptocurrency platform targeted by the hack said on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2021
1 min read
LG Introduces New Ultrasonic Cleansing Devices
LG Electronics released new ultrasonic cleansing devices for body and facial care as the tech giant tries to expand its presence in the beauty appliance market.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2021
1 min read
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. Both devices are premium foldable smartphones built with the craftsmanship and flagship innovations Samsung users have come to love and expect.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2021
10 min read
WhatsApp To Allow Chat History Transfers Between iOS And Android
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is adding the ability to bring your chat history with you when you switch from iOS to Android — including all voice notes, photos, and conversations.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2021
1 min read
Truecaller’s Guardians App Crosses 1 Million Downloads
Guardians safety app from Truecaller announced it has crossed one million downloads worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2021
1 min read
Kaseya’s Universal REvil Decryption Key Leaked On A Dark Web
Kaseya's Universal REvil Decryption Key Leaked On A Dark Web
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2021
2 min read
Now Microsoft Challenges $10 Billion NSA Cloud Contract Won By AWS
After spending years battling over the Defense Department’s $10 billion JEDI cloud services contract, Microsoft and Amazon are fighting over another government deal.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2021
1 min read
Facebook Dating Is Getting Audio Chats
Tech giant Facebook is introducing audio chats to its dating service, which will let you start an audio conversation with somebody you match with.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2021
1 min read
Top 10 Safety Tips for Online Dating
Online dating has introduced some new issues. Interacting with strangers through apps can put you at risk for identity theft, catfishing, online harassment, and scams.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2021
5 min read
TikTok Overtakes Facebook As World’s Most Downloaded App
A global survey of downloads in 2020 shows TikTok on top of the list of social media providers for the first time since the study was first conducted in 2018.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2021
1 min read
LG Electronics To Expand Streaming Service On Smart TVs
LG Electronics is expanding its streaming service on smart TVs as the tech giant tries to increase its presence amid the pandemic-driven stay-at-home trend.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2021
2 min read
Hackers Reportedly Threaten To Leak Data From Gigabyte Ransomware Attack
The hackers who claim to have carried out the attack are reportedly threatening to release data from the company, including confidential documents from Intel, AMD, and American Megatrends.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2021
1 min read
Samsung Introduces The Industry’s First 5nm Processor Powering The Next Generation of Wearables
Samsung Electronics announced its new wearable processor, the Exynos W920. The new processor integrates an LTE modem and is the first in the industry to be built with an advanced 5-nanometer (nm) extreme ultra-violet (EUV) process node, offering powerful yet efficient performance demanded by next-generation...
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2021
2 min read
Threat Actor Leaks One Million Stolen Credit Cards To The Deep Web
Last week, the D3Lab team of analysts spotted an underground forum called 'AllWorld Cards' on the deep web where a file containing one million credit cardholder records was shared for free.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2021
1 min read
FlyTrap Android Malware Hijacks Thousands Of Facebook Accounts
t least 140 countries since March 2021 and has spread to over 10,000 victims through social media hijacking, third-party app stores, and sideloaded applications.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2021
3 min read
Facebook Makes Data Portability More Seamless For Billions Of Users
Social media giant Facebook announced several updates to make data portability more seamless for billions of users, as the company aims to provide people with choice and control over their data.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 9, 2021
1 min read
Authorities In China Initiate A Lawsuit Against Tencent Over WeChat’s ‘Youth Mode’
The lawsuit was initiated by Beijing’s Haidian District People’s Procuratorate against Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Co Ltd, according to a filing posted on JCRB.com, a website run by China’s top prosecutor.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 9, 2021
1 min read



