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.
Openai Hires Former Pebble Co-Founder Gabor Cselle
OpenAI has hired Gabor Cselle, former CEO and co-founder of X (formerly Twitter) rival Pebble, to work on a "secret project".
Bijay Pokharel,
November 4, 2024
2 min read
3 Chinese Astronauts Return to Earth after Spending 192 Days at Tiangong Space Station
The Shenzhou-18 crew consisting of three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth safely in the early morning on Monday, after completing a six-month mission at Tiangong space station.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 4, 2024
3 min read
Apple Leads Global Tablet Shipments in Q3 with 31.7 Pc Market Share
Apple shipped 12.6 million tablets in the third quarter (Q3), with a modest growth of 1.4 percent year-over-year in the quarter and garnering 31.7 percent market share, as global tablet shipments grew 20.4 percent to reach 39.6 million units.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 4, 2024
2 min read
AI-Driven Cyber Attacks Top Risk for Enterprises, Says Report
According to a new report, artificial intelligence (AI)- driven malicious attacks were the top emerging cyber-security risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 4, 2024
2 min read
Toyota Conducts First Flying Car Test Flight in Japan
Toyota Motor Corporation successfully conducted its first test flight of a flying car in Japan, the company announced Saturday.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 3, 2024
1 min read
Whatsapp Bans More than 8.5 Million Accounts in India in September
WhatsApp banned more than 8.5 Million “bad” accounts in India in the month of September for violating its policies.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 3, 2024
1 min read
Google Doubles Down on Infusing AI Across Products
From Maps to Search, Google has recently announced seven new artificial intelligence (AI) updates that offer more ways for people to ask questions, search for information, and get an AI overview across products.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 3, 2024
2 min read
New Apple M4 Chips Set to Help Professionals across the Spectrum in AI Era
The new Apple chipsets are set to help a wide array of professionals—entrepreneurs, students, creators, data scientists, 3D artists, composers, and developers—with far more power-efficient performance and advanced capabilities in the AI era.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 3, 2024
2 min read
Microsoft Warns of Black Screen Issues After July 2024 Update for Azure Virtual Desktop
Microsoft has alerted customers to potential black screen delays of up to 30 minutes when logging into Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) after installing the KB5040525 Windows 10 July 2024 preview update.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 2, 2024
1 min read
Los Angeles Housing Authority Hit by Cactus Ransomware Attack, Sensitive Data at Risk
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) has confirmed a cyberattack on its IT network following claims from the Cactus ransomware gang.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 2, 2024
1 min read
Apple Expands Partnership With Globalstar, Acquires 20% Stake for Enhanced Satellite Connectivity
Apple has taken a 20% stake in satellite partner Globalstar, valued at $400 million, as part of an expanded partnership to bolster satellite capabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 2, 2024
1 min read
Google’s Gemini AI Now Summarizes Conversations in Google Chat
Google’s Gemini AI can now summarize conversations directly within Google Chat.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 2, 2024
1 min read
X Faces Another Round of Layoffs, Impacting Engineering Team
Elon Musk’s X is undergoing another wave of layoffs, with the cuts primarily targeting the engineering department.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 2, 2024
1 min read
Apple Launches Free Repair Program for iPhone 14 Plus Camera Issue
Apple has introduced a new service program for iPhone 14 Plus users who are experiencing a specific rear camera issue where the preview won’t display.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 2, 2024
1 min read
Okta Login Bug Bypassed Password Checks for Long Usernames
Okta published a surprising update to its security advisories disclosing a critical vulnerability that potentially allowed unauthorized logins.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 2, 2024
1 min read
Indonesia Halts Sales of Google Pixel Phones Over Local Content Requirements
Indonesia has stopped sales of Google Pixel smartphones, citing non-compliance with the country’s local content rules, just days after similarly blocking Apple’s iPhone 16 in the Southeast Asian nation’s biggest phone market.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 1, 2024
1 min read
Now Filter Chats with Customized Lists on WhatsApp
WhatsApp on Thursday made it easier to organize messages filling up users’ inboxes, which will help them keep track of conversations with family members, work colleagues, college friends, and more.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 1, 2024
2 min read
LiteSpeed Cache Fixes Major Security Flaw Allowing Privilege Escalation on WordPress Sites
LiteSpeed Cache, a widely used WordPress plugin with over six million active installs, has patched a critical vulnerability in its latest update that could have allowed unauthenticated visitors to gain administrative access.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 1, 2024
2 min read
Microsoft Delays Windows Recall Feature Rollout Amid Privacy Concerns
Microsoft has again postponed the rollout of its AI-powered Windows Recall feature, initially expected to launch in October for Windows Insiders with Copilot+ PCs.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 1, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Alerts on China-Based Quad7 Botnet Targeting SOHO Routers for Credential Theft
Microsoft has issued a warning about a Chinese-operated botnet known as Quad7, or CovertNetwork-1658, which is actively targeting small office and home office (SOHO) routers to steal credentials through password-spray attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 1, 2024
2 min read
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