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.
Spotify Reaches 252 Million Subscribers Amid Steady Growth
Spotify has reached an impressive 252 million subscribers, showing a solid 12 percent growth compared to last year, as highlighted in the company's latest third-quarter earnings report.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 13, 2024
1 min read
How to Use a VPN Safely: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn how to use a VPN safely with this beginner-friendly guide to protect your online privacy and enjoy secure, worry-free browsing.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 13, 2024
7 min read
Samsung To Expand Chip Packaging Facilities for HBM
Samsung Electronics will expand its semiconductor package facilities in South Chungcheong Province to boost production of high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, company officials said on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 12, 2024
2 min read
Bitcoin May Touch $100,000 By January End After Donald Trump Takes Office
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is heading towards $100,000 amid President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance and promise of clearer cryptocurrency regulations.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 12, 2024
2 min read
Halliburton Ransomware Attack Leads to $35 Million in Losses Amid Ongoing Data Breach Fallout
Halliburton has disclosed that a ransomware attack in August resulted in $35 million in losses after it forced the company to shut down parts of its IT systems and disconnect client systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 12, 2024
1 min read
Massive Data Breach Reported for Hot Topic, Box Lunch, and Torrid Customers
Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has alerted nearly 57 million customers of Hot Topic, Box Lunch, and Torrid about a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 12, 2024
2 min read
Apple’s iOS 18.1 Adds ‘Inactivity Reboot’ for Enhanced Data Security
Apple’s latest iOS 18.1 update includes a new, unconfirmed security feature called “inactivity reboot” that adds an extra layer of protection for idle iPhones.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 12, 2024
2 min read
Amazon Employee Data Exposed in Vendor Breach Linked to MOVEit Vulnerability
Amazon has confirmed a data breach that exposed its employees’ work email addresses, phone numbers, and office locations due to a security incident involving one of its property management vendors, as first reported by 404 Media.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 12, 2024
1 min read
Signal Adds New Call Features to Compete with Zoom and Google Meet
Signal is stepping up its game in the world of video calls with new features that make it more competitive with platforms like Zoom and Google Meet.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 12, 2024
1 min read
Bluesky Soars to 14.5 Million Users as Alternative Social Networks Surge
Bluesky, the decentralized social platform, has witnessed a surge in popularity. In just a week, it added over 700,000 new users, taking its total user base past the 14.5 million mark.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 12, 2024
2 min read
Even Moderate Exercise for Over 2 Hours Every Week May Boost Heart Health
Engaging in moderate-to-vigorous exercise, which can range from taking a brisk walk or cleaning the house to swimming or jogging, at least for 2.5 hours per week may keep your heart healthy, and help reduce the risk of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), according to a study...
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2024
2 min read
Kidney Disease, Diabetes May Raise Heart Disease Risk 28 Years Earlier
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD), Type 2 diabetes, or both were predicted to have elevated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk from eight to 28 years sooner than someone without those conditions, according to a preliminary study on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2024
2 min read
Bitcoin Hits Record High Over $82,000 on Trump’s Pro-Crypto Policy Promise
Bitcoin surged past $82,000 on Monday, reaching an all-time high as investors rallied around hopes for a pro-crypto regulatory environment under President-elect Donald Trump.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2024
2 min read
Major Data Leak Exposes Personal Information of Over 200,000 Tech Job Seekers
A recent data breach has exposed the personal information of more than 200,000 job seekers in the tech sector, revealing sensitive records such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, passport numbers, and visa statuses.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2024
1 min read
U.S. Halts TSMC’s Advanced Chip Shipments to Chinese Customers Over Huawei Concerns
Following the discovery of a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) chip in a Huawei processor, the U.S. Department of Commerce has directed TSMC to suspend its shipments of advanced chips to Chinese customers.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2024
1 min read
Apple Expands DIY Repair Options for iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Models
Apple has taken a step further in supporting users who prefer fixing their devices by adding iPhone 16 and 16 Pro repair parts to its self-service repair store.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2024
1 min read
New iOS 18 Security Feature Makes It Tougher for Police to Unlock iPhones
iOS 18 has introduced a new security feature, making life harder for law enforcement trying to unlock iPhones.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 10, 2024
1 min read
Google’s Gemini-Powered “Vids” App Rolls Out for Creating Video Presentations with Ease
Google is rolling out its new AI-powered app, Vids, which allows users to create video presentations effortlessly by simply providing a prompt.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 9, 2024
1 min read
YouTube Premium Legacy Subscribers to Face Price Hikes Worldwide
YouTube is raising prices for long-time subscribers with legacy YouTube Premium and YouTube Music plans, impacting users in the U.S. and now extending to various regions worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 9, 2024
1 min read
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Experiences Widespread Outage, Now Restored!
Microsoft-backed OpenAI announced on Friday night that it is experiencing an issue causing its widely-used ChatGPT chatbot to go offline.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 9, 2024
1 min read
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