Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the creator and owner of Abijita.com. He is a freelance technology writer focusing on all things pertaining to Cyber Security. The topics he writes about include malware, vulnerabilities, exploits, internet defense, women's safety and privacy, as well as research and innovation in information security. He is a tech enthusiast, keen learner, rational and cool person in his professional activities and challenges.
Man Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Child in Fiji
A Florida man was sentenced today to 60 years in prison for sexually abusing a child while traveling in Fiji.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 19, 2023
1 min read
Facebook Not Fetching Feature Images for Many Users
Facebook users are reporting that the platform is not fetching the feature image from their websites when they share links.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 19, 2023
1 min read
X Will Soon Charge Users ‘A Small Monthly Payment’: Musk
Elon Musk is going to charge a “small monthly payment’ from all X users and the social media platform will not be a free place anymore soon.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 19, 2023
1 min read
Microsoft’s Paint App Gets A Long-Awaited Update With Layers And Transparency Support
Microsoft's Paint app, which has been around for over 30 years, is finally getting a much-needed update. The new version of the app, which is currently rolling out to Windows Insiders, adds support for layers and transparency.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 19, 2023
1 min read
Apple Expands iCloud+ Storage with New Plans
Apple is expanding the power of iCloud+ with two new storage plans: 6TB for $29.99 per month and 12TB for $59.99 per month. These new plans are perfect for users who need more storage space to store their photos, videos, and other files.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 19, 2023
2 min read
Apple Releases iOS 17 and iPadOS 17
Apple has released iOS 17, the latest version of its mobile operating system. The new update includes a number of new features and improvements, including personalized Lock Screens, improved Messages, new Focus Modes, Live Voicemail, and new HomeKit features.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 19, 2023
3 min read
What is Website Spam Score? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Website spam score is a metric that indicates how likely a website is to be considered spam by search engines. It is calculated based on a variety of factors, including the website's content, backlinks, and overall structure.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 19, 2023
3 min read
Microsoft AI Researchers Accidentally Leaked 38TB of Internal Data
Microsoft AI researchers accidentally leaked 38 terabytes of data including employees’ personal computer backups, passwords to Microsoft services, and secret keys for three years in a major security blunder that could also have let a malicious attacker inject malicious code into exposed AI models.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2023
1 min read
North Korea’s Lazarus Gang Steals $240 Million In Crypto In Last 104 Days: Report
The notorious North Korean hacking group Lazarus has been held responsible for stealing approximately $240 million worth of crypto assets in the last 104 days, a new report has revealed.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2023
2 min read
Microsoft Fixes Internal Data Exposure, Says No Customer Data Breach
Microsoft on Monday admitted that backups of two former employees’ workstation profiles and internal Microsoft Teams messages of these two employees with their colleagues were exposed accidentally, adding that no customer data was exposed.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2023
2 min read
Windows Chief Panos Panay Leaves Microsoft After 19 Years
Panos Panay, Windows’ chief product officer who also led the company's Surface devices, on Monday announced he is leaving Microsoft after “19 incredible years”. Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s corporate vice president of modern life, search, and devices, will take his place as the head of the...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2023
2 min read
iOS 17 Arrives With New Features Across Apple’s First-Party Apps
Apple iOS 17 was all set to be officially available globally, including in India, on Monday as a free software update for the newly-launched iPhone 15 series, including the older models, with a slew of improved security features.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2023
2 min read
CoinEx Invites Hackers To Negotiate After Suffering Data Breach
Global cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx has asked hackers to negotiate with the company while also promising a generous bounty reward if they return the stolen assets.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2023
2 min read
Grand Theft Auto V: A Decade of Crime and Mayhem
Grand Theft Auto V, the popular open-world crime game from Rockstar Games, is now 10 years old.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2023
1 min read
Musk Vouches To ‘Fight For Max Freedom Of Speech Under Law’ On X
Tech Billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday vouched that his social media company X, formerly Twitter, will fight for maximum freedom of speech under the law.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2023
2 min read
How To Disable Windows Defender: 3 Comprehensive Methods
Windows Defender is a built-in antivirus and security software that protects your Windows device from malware and other threats. It is a reliable and effective antivirus program, but there may be times when you need to disable it temporarily. For example, you may need to...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2023
2 min read
Microsoft Edge Shuts Tablet-Friendly ‘Web Select’ Feature
Tech giant Microsoft has shut down its most applauded feature, "Web Select" -- from Edge browser.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2023
1 min read
Google Voice Adds Spam Text Warnings On Android, iOS
Google Voice has introduced a new feature that is similar to the "suspected spam caller warnings," but this time for SMS messages.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2023
2 min read
Telegram Launches Crypto Wallet Integration
Telegram, the popular messaging app, has launched a crypto wallet integration, allowing users to send and receive cryptocurrencies directly from their chats.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2023
1 min read
Google Chrome Tests Microsoft Edge-Like Read-Aloud Feature
Google Chrome is testing a new Read Aloud feature that could make it a more attractive option for people who prefer to listen to content rather than read it.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2023
1 min read
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