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.
Koo Removes 2,385 Accounts In July
Homegrown micro-blogging platform Koo removed a total of 2,385 accounts and took action on thousands more in the month of July in accordance with the new IT rules.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 2, 2021
2 min read
YouTube Suspends Sky News Australia For One Week
YouTube has temporarily suspended Sky News Australia following the platform's review of content for compliance with its COVID-19 policies.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 2, 2021
1 min read
Ransomware Attacks Hit Record 300 Million In 1st Half Of 2021: SonicWall
A new report from SonicWall found that attempted ransomware attacks skyrocketed in the first half of 2021, with 304.7 million attempted attacks seen by the company.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 1, 2021
1 min read
Multiple Vulnerabilities Patched In WordPress Download Manager
The Wordfence Threat Intelligence Team found two separate vulnerabilities, including a sensitive information disclosure as well as a file upload vulnerability which could have resulted in Remote Code Execution in some configurations on WordPress Download Manager, a WordPress plugin installed on over 100,000 sites.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 1, 2021
2 min read
Telegram Expands Group Video Call Feature To 1K Users
Telegram has expanded its group video calling feature that now allows up to 1,000 people to join a group video call.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2021
2 min read
Twitter Launches Competition To Find Biases In Its Image-Cropping Algorithm
The microblogging site Twitter said it will launch a competition for computer researchers and hackers to identify biases in its image-cropping algorithm after a group of researchers previously found the algorithm tended to exclude Black people and men.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2021
1 min read
Google To Block Logins On Old Android Version Starting September
Starting in late September 2021, Android users running version 2.3.7 i.e. Gingerbread and lower will no longer be able to log in to their Google accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2021
1 min read
Amazon Fined €746 Million Over EU Privacy Violations
Online shopping giant Amazon has been hit with a record-breaking €746 million fine by Luxembourg's Commission Nationale pour la protection des données (CNPD), an independent public agency established to monitor the legality of the collection and use of personal information, for alleged GDPR violations regarding how it...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2021
2 min read
Intel Announces New Xeon W-3300 Processors
Built for advanced workstation professionals, Intel Xeon W-3300 processors offer uncompromised performance, expanded platform capabilities, and enterprise-grade security and reliability in a single-socket solution.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2021
2 min read
Snapchat Fixes Crashing Issue In iOS Devices
Popular social media app Snapchat experienced a massive outage globally early on Friday as more than 129,000 users in the US, Mexico, Europe and Australia reported experiencing with logging in.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2021
1 min read
NSA Issues Guidance On Securing Wireless Devices In Public Settings
the Cybersecurity Information Sheet, “Securing Wireless Devices in Public Settings” today to help National Security System (NSS), Department of Defense (DoD), and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) teleworkers identify potential threats and minimize risks to their wireless devices and data.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2021
1 min read
Windows 11 Now Has Its First Beta Release
Tech giant Microsoft has released the first beta of Windows 11, available to those enrolled in its Windows Insider Program.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2021
1 min read
How To Block Unwanted Site From Your Router
At some point, you might want to block certain websites, permanently or temporarily. You might be a parent or a business manager that wants to hide dangerous, unproductive, or inappropriate sites from your children/employees. Alternatively, you may be a self-employed worker who needs to control...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2021
2 min read
Airtel Join Hands With Kaspersky To Ensure Security For Internet Users
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky partnered with Bharti Airtel to ensure instant security for internet users in
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2021
1 min read
Samsung Electronics Reorganizes Governance Committee Into Sustainability Committee
The Board of Directors of Samsung Electronics today approved the reorganization of its Governance Committee into the Sustainability Committee, and further expanded its duties and oversight.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2021
1 min read
Spotify Now Has 165 Million Paid Subscribers
Spotify announced that it now has 165 million premium subscribers and 365 million monthly active users.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2021
2 min read
Sony Has Sold 10 Million PS5 Consoles
Sony has now sold more than 10 million PS5 consoles.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2021
1 min read
iPhone Sales Hit Record $39.6 Billion In June Quarter: Apple
Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2021 third quarter ended June 26, 2021. The Company posted a June quarter record revenue of $81.4 billion, up 36 percent year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.30.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 28, 2021
1 min read
YouTube Shorts Surpasses 15 Billion Daily View
YouTube Shorts has surpassed 15 billion daily views.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 28, 2021
1 min read
Instagram Expanded Its Reels To 60 Seconds
Facebook-owned photo and video-sharing social networking service Instagram has expanded its Reels to 60 seconds.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 28, 2021
1 min read



