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.
Bitcoin Passes $30,000 For The First Time
The price of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency traded as high as $33,099 on Saturday, with almost all other markets closed over the first weekend in 2021. It was last up about 12% at $32,883.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 3, 2021
1 min read
Secret Backdoor Discovered In More Than 100,000 Zyxel Firewalls, VPN Gateways, And AP Controllers
More than 100,000 Zyxel firewalls, VPN gateways, and access point controllers contain a hardcoded admin-level backdoor account that can grant attackers root access to devices via either the SSH interface or the web administration panel.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 3, 2021
2 min read
5 Simple Steps You Can Take To Secure Your Mobile Devices In 2026
When it comes to mobile device use, there is no manual that comes with a phone to teach the user mobile security. In addition, threats are always evolving and adjusting based on our habits.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 3, 2021
3 min read
Sony To Launch PlayStation 5 In India On February 2
The PlayStation 5 is priced at Indian rupees 49,990 ($685), while the digital edition of the console will sell at Indian rupees 39,990 ($550).
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2021
1 min read
Top 5 Cybersecurity Resolutions For Women In 2024 |SAFETY TIPS!
Women are often targeted simply because they are women. Attacks are often sexualized or misogynistic, and rhetoric tends to focus on their bodies and sexual violence. This is both physically and emotionally damaging, and women are often intimidated into silence, preferring to disengage rather than...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2021
6 min read
9 Simple Things You Can Do to Be More Secure Online In 2026
There is nothing 100% safe as long as you are on the internet. With hacks, scams, malware, the internet can feel like a dangerous place these days. However, by implementing a small handful of security measures we can greatly reduce our exposure to all these...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 1, 2021
9 min read
Bitcoin Hits $29K for First Time Ever
The price of bitcoin (BTC) crossed $29,000 Wednesday evening for the first time ever, pushing further into record territory after hitting what had been an all-time high earlier in the day.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 1, 2021
1 min read
SolarWinds Hackers Accessed Microsoft Source Code
In an update from its Security Response Center, Microsoft says that hackers were able to “view source code in a number of source code repositories,” but that the hacked account granting such access didn’t have permission to modify any code or systems..
Bijay Pokharel,
January 1, 2021
1 min read
Apple Removes 39,000 Game Apps From China Store
Apple initially gave game publishers an end-of-June deadline to submit a government-issued licence number enabling users to make in-app purchases in the world’s biggest games market.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 31, 2020
1 min read
Ticketmaster Pays $10 Million Criminal Fine For Intrusions Into Competitor’s Computer Systems
"Ticketmaster employees repeatedly – and illegally – accessed a competitor’s computers without authorization using stolen passwords to unlawfully collect business intelligence,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney DuCharme.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 31, 2020
7 min read
Amazon to Acquire Podcast Studio Wondery
Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday it would acquire podcast startup Wondery, aiming to beef up non-musical content on its Amazon Music app.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 31, 2020
1 min read
Top 10 Cybersecurity Resolutions For 2024 | Stay Private
With hacks, scams, malware, the internet can feel like a dangerous place these days. However, implementing a small handful of security measures we can greatly reduce our exposure to all these threats. So, here are our top 10 cybersecurity resolutions for 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 31, 2020
7 min read
ESPN Plus To Hike Price For Its Annual Subscription To $59.99 In 2021
New subscribers will start paying $59.99 on January 8th, 2021, and the new price will reportedly trickle down to existing subscribers a few months later in March.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 31, 2020
1 min read
Google Pay Now Works With 18 More American Financial Institutions
Google Pay is a digital wallet platform and online payment system developed by Google to power in-app and tap-to-pay purchases on mobile devices, enabling users to make payments With Android phones, tablets, or watches. In addition to this, the service also supports passes such as...
Bijay Pokharel,
December 30, 2020
1 min read
FinCEN Asks Financial Institutions To Stay Alert To COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Scams And Cyberattacks
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing this Notice to alert financial institutions about the potential for fraud, ransomware attacks, or similar types of criminal activity related to COVID-19 vaccines and their distribution.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 30, 2020
1 min read
Cybercriminals Accessed Finland’s MPs’ Emails Accounts
In a press release the official said, Some parliament e-mail accounts may have been compromised as a result of the attack, among them e-mail accounts that belong to MPs."
Bijay Pokharel,
December 29, 2020
1 min read
Home Appliance Giant Whirlpool Has Been Hit By Ransomware
Home appliances giant Whirlpool suffered a ransomware attack by the Nefilim ransomware gang who stole data before encrypting devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 29, 2020
1 min read
LG To Unveil Company’s First QNED Mini LED TV At Virtual CES 2021
LG’s newest TVs represent a giant leap forward in LCD TV picture quality. The 2021 lineup includes 10 new 4K and 8K models covering a wide range of large screen sizes up to 86 inches.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 29, 2020
2 min read
South Korea To Accelerate Virus Vaccine Efforts As First U.K. Variant Detected
The new variant, thought to be more transmissible than others currently circulating, was found in three people who had entered South Korea from London on Dec. 22, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 28, 2020
2 min read
Apple iCloud Outage Prevents Device Activation (Resolved)
Many Apple users are experiencing problems setting up new devices or accessing files stored on the cloud due to an ongoing iCloud outage that has lasted for more than 36 hours.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2020
1 min read





