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.
Tencent’s WeChat Temporarily Suspends New User Registration In China
WeChat has temporarily suspended the registration of new users in mainland China as it undergoes a technical upgrade "to align with relevant laws and regulations," China's dominant instant messaging platform said on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 27, 2021
1 min read
Intel Unveils New 2025 Roadmap To Reclaim Global Chip Market
Chip maker Intel has detailed an ambitious architecture roadmap, showcasing a series of foundational innovations that will power products through 2025 and beyond, with the goal of leading the processor space once again.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 27, 2021
2 min read
Samsung Unveils The Future Of Gaming With The Odyssey Neo G9
Samsung Electronics announced the global launch of its next-generation curved gaming monitor, the Odyssey Neo G9 (Model Name: G95NA), enhanced with Quantum Mini LED technology.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 27, 2021
3 min read
Apple Patches ‘Actively Exploited’ Mac, iOS Security Flaw
Apple released a major security update with fixes for a security defect the company says “may have been actively exploited” to plant malware on macOS and iOS devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 27, 2021
1 min read
Amazon Denies Report Of Accepting Bitcoin As Payment
rce giant Amazon denied a media report saying it was looking to accept bitcoin payments by the end of the year.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 27, 2021
1 min read
No More Ransom Saves Nearly €1 Billion In Ransomware Payments In 5 Years
The No More Ransom project celebrates its fifth anniversary after helping over six million ransomware victims recover their files and saving them almost €1 billion in ransomware payments.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 27, 2021
1 min read
Spotify To Notify Users Of New Releases
Swedish audio streaming and media services platform Spotify is introducing a feature to notify people when their favourite artists and podcast producers have a new release to check out.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 26, 2021
1 min read
Samsung To Build First Virtual Production Studio With CJ ENM Leveraging Leading Display Technology
Samsung Electronics announced a new partnership with CJ ENM, Asia’s leading entertainment and media group behind the Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’, to build a virtual production studio to spearhead the production of future video content.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 26, 2021
3 min read
WhatsApp For iOS Adds Multi-Device Compatibility For Beta Users
WhatsApp is now releasing the multi-device beta programme for some beta testers of the app.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 25, 2021
1 min read
Clubhouse Denied Data Breach Exposing Users Phone Number
The company also said that it continues to invest in industry-leading security practices as privacy and security are of the utmost importance to Clubhouse.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 25, 2021
1 min read
Nearly 4 Million Phone Number Of Clubhouse Users Allegedly Leaked On Hackers Forum
Nearly four million phone numbers of Clubhouse users have been allegedly leaked and are 'up for sale' on the Dark Web.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2021
1 min read
Scammers Are Distributing Malware Via Fake Windows 11 Installers
Tech giant Microsoft hasn't released the new version of Windows i.e. Windows 11 yet. Cybercriminals, of course, are exploiting that, slipping malware to users who think they’re downloading Microsoft’s new operating system.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2021
1 min read
Apple Fixes Bug That Breaks iPhone WiFi When Joining Rogue Hotspots
Today, Apple has rolled out security updates to address dozens of iOS and macOS vulnerabilities, including a severe iOS bug dubbed WiFiDemon that could lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2021
1 min read
YouTube Hits 10 Billion Play Store Download Milestone
YouTube app for Android users has surpassed a whopping 10 billion downloads on the Google Play Store.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2021
1 min read
Kaseya Obtains Universal Decryptor For REvil Ransomware Victims
it's unclear how Kaseya got the decryptor, but the company said it was obtained from a “trusted third party.” Cybersecurity company Emsisoft verified the decryptor and confirmed that it works properly, Kaseya said.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2021
1 min read
What Is Pegasus And How Does It Hack Phones?
Pegasus is a remote access tool (RAT) with spyware capabilities. It is developed by the Israeli cyberarms firm NSO Group that can infiltrate Android devices and certain versions of Apple's iOS.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2021
3 min read
What Is Zero-Day Vulnerability ?
A zero-day vulnerability is a vulnerability in a system or device that has been disclosed but is not yet patched.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2021
1 min read
Snapchat Reaches 293 Million Daily Users
Snapchat, an American multimedia messaging app has announced that it now has 293 million daily active users in the second quarter this year, an increase of 55 million year-over-year.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2021
1 min read
Intel CEO Says Chip Shortage Could Stretch Into 2023
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has said that the massive chip shortage will continue for at least two more years before the industry is able to completely catch up with the demand.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2021
2 min read
Samsung Expands Its Lineup of SDN Solutions
Samsung Electronics announced it is expanding its portfolio of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions with new capabilities designed to help mobile operators and enterprises manage networks more easily.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2021
2 min read



