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.
PayPal Resolves Global Outage Affecting Thousands of Users
Payments giant PayPal experienced a significant global outage on Thursday, causing disruptions for thousands of users across multiple services.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 21, 2024
1 min read
Study Explains Why Females Sleep Less
While caregiving roles often take a toll on women’s sleep, a new study on Thursday suggested that biological factors may also play a role in why females sleep less.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 21, 2024
2 min read
The Hidden Dangers of Social Media: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Social media offers connection and convenience but poses risks like cyberbullying, privacy invasion, and mental health challenges. Stay informed to stay safe.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 21, 2024
3 min read
Australian Govt to Fine Tech Companies Failing to Enforce under-16 Social Media Ban
Social media companies that fail to prevent Australians younger than 16 from using their service will face fines worth tens of millions of dollars under world-first laws.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 21, 2024
2 min read
Justice Department Shuts Down PopeyeTools, an Illicit Cybercrime Marketplace, and Charges Administrators
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the seizure of PopeyeTools, a notorious website and online marketplace used for selling stolen credit card data and other cybercrime tools.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 21, 2024
2 min read
Nokia Expands Pact with Microsoft for Data Centre Routers, Switches
Nokia announced a five-year expansion of its multi-year agreement to supply Microsoft Azure with data centre routers and switches.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 21, 2024
2 min read
OpenAI Faces Data Deletion Setback in Copyright Lawsuit with Major News Outlets
OpenAI, embroiled in a lawsuit with The New York Times and Daily News over alleged unauthorized use of their content for AI training, has encountered a significant data mishap.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 21, 2024
2 min read
WhatsApp Introduces Feedback Tools to Tackle Business Message Spam
WhatsApp is rolling out new features aimed at giving users greater control over business messages on its platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 21, 2024
1 min read
Samsung Introduces 2nd Generation AI Model ‘Gauss 2’
At an annual tech conference, Samsung Electronics unveiled Gauss 2, the second generation of its generative artificial intelligence (AI) model.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 21, 2024
2 min read
Forces Penpals Data Breach Exposes Over 1.1 Million Sensitive Records
A significant data breach at Forces Penpals, a social networking and dating service for military personnel and their supporters, exposed more than 1.1 million records.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 21, 2024
1 min read
French Hospital Data Breach Exposes 750,000 Patients’ Medical Records
A French hospital has fallen victim to a cyberattack, exposing the sensitive medical records of 750,000 patients.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 21, 2024
1 min read
Reddit Faces Outage Due to Bug, Implements Fix to Restore Services
On Wednesday afternoon, Reddit experienced a significant outage, leaving many users unable to access the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 21, 2024
1 min read
Nvidia Achieves Record-Breaking $19.3 Billion Profit in Q3 of Fiscal 2025
Nvidia has once again shattered profit records, posting an astounding $19.3 billion in pure profit for Q3 of fiscal 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 21, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Unveils New Features to Empower Every Employee with Copilot AI
As companies all over the world embrace artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft has announced to empower every employee with its Copilot AI as a personal assistant and to transform every business process with agents built in its Copilot Studio.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 20, 2024
2 min read
SpaceX Aces Starship 6th Test Flight, Fails to Catch Booster
Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully completed the sixth test flight of its huge Starship rocket early Wednesday. However, it failed to repeat the “booster catch.”
Bijay Pokharel,
November 20, 2024
2 min read
Australia Raises Concerns Over Cybersecurity Threats to Critical Infrastructure
Australia has expressed growing concerns about the increasing targeting of critical infrastructure in cyberattacks, with one in ten incidents last year linked to sectors such as electricity, gas, water, education, and transport services.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 20, 2024
1 min read
Bitcoin Hits Record High Above $94,000 Amid Trump Media’s Potential Acquisition of Bakkt
Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high, surpassing $94,000, driven by a combination of news surrounding Donald Trump's social media company and a growing sense of optimism in the cryptocurrency market.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 20, 2024
1 min read
Ford Investigates Potential Data Breach Involving 44,000 Customer Records
Ford is investigating claims of a data breach after a hacker named "EnergyWeaponUser" allegedly leaked 44,000 customer records on the BreachForums hacking platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 20, 2024
1 min read
Google Gemini Gains Memory Feature for Personalized Responses
Google has introduced a new memory feature for its AI chatbot, Gemini, enabling it to remember user preferences and interests.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 20, 2024
1 min read
Apple Releases iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1 with Critical Security Fixes
Apple has introduced iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1, delivering minor updates to its operating systems that debuted in September.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 20, 2024
1 min read
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