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.
Hacker Leaks Passwords for 900+ Enterprise VPN Servers
A hacker has published today a list of plaintext usernames and passwords, along with IP addresses for more than 900 Pulse Secure VPN enterprise servers, ZDNet Reports ZDNet, which obtained a copy of this list with the help of threat intelligence firm KELA, verified its authenticity...
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2020
2 min read
WhatsApp Adds Search Feature To Help Users Debunk Viral Messages
The Social media giant Facebook owned WhatsApp is piloting a new feature that lets users quickly search the contents of viral messages to fact-check misinformation, the company has announced. Starting today, a magnifying glass icon will start appearing next to messages that have been forwarded through...
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2020
1 min read
Zello Resets All User Passwords After Data Breach
The push-to-talk app, Zello, has disclosed a data breach that revealed user’s email addresses and hashed passwords after discovering unauthorized activity on their systems, via BleepingComputer Zello is a mobile service with 140 million users that allows first responders, hospitality services, transportation, and family and...
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2020
1 min read
Brazil Bolsonaro: Facebook Told To Block Accounts Of President’s Supporters
Facebook has complied with an order by Brazil’s Supreme Court to block the accounts of a dozen top allies of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, BBC reported. The group are accused of spreading fake news against judges. However, the social media giant said the measure was...
Bijay Pokharel,
August 3, 2020
1 min read
Apple Is Now The world’s Most Valuable Publicly Traded Company
Apple is now the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, passing Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco. Apple shares closed up 10.47% Friday, giving it a market valuation of $1.84 trillion. Saudi Aramco, which had been the most valuable publicly listed company since its...
Bijay Pokharel,
August 2, 2020
1 min read
Here’s What’s Coming to Netflix in August 2020
This month, Netflix sheds light on America’s broken immigration system with its original series, Immigration Nation. The docuseries takes a unique and nuanced look at both the inner workings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the often-overlooked stories of immigrants trying to make a life in the...
Bijay Pokharel,
August 1, 2020
4 min read
Netflix Will Allow You To Change Playback Speed On Android Devices
Netflix is letting people choose the speed at which they want to watch something on their phone or tablet with new playback controls, according to theverge Netflix will allow anyone on an Android mobile device to stream at either 0.5x or 0.75x speeds for slowed-down...
Bijay Pokharel,
August 1, 2020
1 min read
FBI Catches Alleged Hackers Behind The Great Twitter Hack Of 2020
A number of high-profile Twitter accounts were simultaneously hacked on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, by attackers to spread a cryptocurrency scam. Three individuals have been charged with carrying out a debilitating security breach on Twitter 2 weeks ago that saw high-profile verified accounts hijacked for the purposes of a...
Bijay Pokharel,
August 1, 2020
2 min read
Trump Says He Plans To Bar TikTok From Operating In The U.S.
President Trump said late Friday he plans to ban Chinese-owned TikTok from operating in the United States, the latest sign of the administration’s increasingly strident stance on China and its tech companies, Washingtonpost reports. “As far as TikTok is concerned, we’re banning them from the...
Bijay Pokharel,
August 1, 2020
2 min read
You Can Now Follow People On Google Maps
The tech giant company Google is rolling out a new feature globally that if a Google Maps user has shared photos, reviews or lists publicly, you can now follow them and get their recommendations, advice and updates delivered to your Updates tab in Google Maps....
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2020
1 min read
Apple Reports Third Quarter Results
Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2020 third quarter ended June 27, 2020. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $59.7 billion, an increase of 11 percent from the year-ago quarter, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.58, up 18 percent. International sales...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2020
2 min read
Which SSL Certificate You Should Install On Your Website
SSL Certificate refers to Secure Sockets Layers. It means the connection between the user computer and the server is private. So, the data sent between them are encrypted. SSL certificates have a key pair: a public and a private key. These keys work together to...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2020
4 min read
Google One Offers Free Backup Up To 15 Gb For iOS Or Android Devices
Google One, will now backup your iOS or Android phone for free with your Google account. Automatic phone backup will be available on Android phones, even if you don’t have a Google One membership. The iOS app will be able to backup your photos, videos, contacts,...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2020
1 min read
LG Announces Second-Quarter 2020 Finalcial Results
G Electronics Inc. (LG) second-quarter 2020 financial results were affected significantly by the worldwide impact of the pandemic. Consolidated revenue of KRW 12.83 trillion (USD 10.51 billion) was 17.9 percent lower than the same period of 2019 while operating profit of KRW 495.4 billion (USD...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2020
3 min read
Microsoft Flags CCleaner as Potentially Unwanted Application
Microsoft is now detecting the popular CCleaner Windows optimization and Registry cleaner program as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) in Microsoft Defender. with all files automatically removed from Windows computers. The CCleaner listing was last updated on July 27. While Microsoft hasn’t provided any information as...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2020
2 min read
Samsung Electronics Announces Second Quarter 2020 Results
The tech giant Samsung announced KRW 52.97 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 8.15 trillion in operating profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. Even as the spread of COVID-19 caused closures and slowdowns at stores and production sites around the world, the...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2020
10 min read
PayPal Adds 21 Million New Active Accounts In Strong Second Quarter
PayPal reported its strongest ever quarter driven by an uptick in new users and payments flowing through its platform. During the entire second quarter, PayPal said people were using its payments service at levels equal to the five days between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. The...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2020
1 min read
Qualcomm Announces World’s Fastest Commercial Charging Solution, Quick Charge 5
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 5, the fastest commercial charging technology for Android devices, which delivers unprecedented mobile phone charging speed and efficiency improvements compared to previous versions while enabling new battery technology, accessories, and safety features. The world’s first commercially viable fast...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2020
2 min read
Use Multi-Factor Authentication To Protect Accounts : IRS
With heightened threats during COVID-19, the Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners today called on tax professionals to select multi-factor authentication options whenever possible to prevent identity thieves from gaining access to client accounts. Starting in 2021, all tax software providers will be required to offer...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2020
2 min read
YouTube Kids Released Over 100 High Quality Full-Length Movies For Free
The pandemic has completely changed the way we live. It forces us to stay at home. We’re juggling work, life, kids and the state of the world today. This has been a particularly tough situation for parents, who need to look after their kids while...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2020
3 min read





