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.
Internet Archive Faces Another Breach, Exposing User Data via Zendesk Support
The Internet Archive has experienced another data breach, this time through their Zendesk email support platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 21, 2024
1 min read
Exploring the Dark Web: What It Is, How It Works, and Is It Legal to Visit?
Curious about the dark web? Discover what the dark web really is, whether it’s legal to visit, and the risks you should be aware of before exploring it.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 21, 2024
4 min read
Hackers Breach ESET’s Israeli Partner to Launch Phishing Attack with Data Wipers
Hackers have breached Comsecure, ESET’s exclusive partner in Israel, to send phishing emails to local businesses, delivering destructive data wipers disguised as antivirus software.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 20, 2024
2 min read
Cisco Takes DevHub Portal Offline After Data Leak, Denies System Breach
Cisco confirmed that it has taken its public DevHub portal offline following the leak of "non-public" data by a threat actor.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 20, 2024
1 min read
DJI Sues US Department of Defense Over “Chinese Military Company” Designation
DJI, the world's leading drone manufacturer, is fighting to distance itself from accusations of ties to the Chinese government.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 20, 2024
2 min read
Music Speeds Up Recovery from Surgery, Reduces Stress Levels
Listening to music may help patients recover from surgery through a lower heart rate, reduced anxiety levels, less opioid use, and lower pain, according to researchers.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 20, 2024
2 min read
Musk’s SpaceX Wins $733 Million Launch Contract From US Space Force
SpaceX has won a $733 million, eight-launch contract from the US Space Force.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 19, 2024
2 min read
Alabama Man Arrested for Hacking SEC’s X Account to Manipulate Bitcoin Prices
The FBI arrested Eric Council Jr., 25, in Athens, Alabama, in connection with the January 2024 hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s social media account on X (formerly Twitter).
Bijay Pokharel,
October 18, 2024
1 min read
Brazilian Federal Police Arrest Hacker Behind Major Data Breach
The stolen data, which surfaced in August, was listed for sale on the dark web in April by a group calling itself "USDoD."
Bijay Pokharel,
October 18, 2024
1 min read
Netflix Reports Strong Subscriber Growth and Upcoming Features in Q3 2024
Netflix revealed in its third-quarter earnings report that subscribers spend an average of two hours daily on the platform, with household viewership rising compared to last year.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 18, 2024
1 min read
OpenAI Tests ChatGPT App for Windows: Available to Paid Users Only for Now
OpenAI is currently testing a ChatGPT app for Windows, but it's only now accessible to paid users.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 18, 2024
1 min read
Sudanese Nationals Charged for Operating Cybercriminal Group Anonymous Sudan
A federal grand jury has indicted two Sudanese nationals, accusing them of controlling Anonymous Sudan, a notorious cybercriminal group responsible for launching tens of thousands of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on critical infrastructure and government agencies across the U.S. and globally.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 17, 2024
1 min read
Meta Begins Targeted Layoffs Across Key Departments, Including WhatsApp and Instagram
Meta has started laying off employees across several divisions, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs, as part of an ongoing restructuring, theverge reports.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 17, 2024
1 min read
Scientists Make 1st Discovery Of Electronic Crystallites In Solids
A group of South Korean scientists has discovered electronic crystallites in a solid material for the first time in the world, the science ministry said on Wednesday. This discovery is expected to help advance studies on high-temperature superconductivity.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 17, 2024
2 min read
Google Play Store Distributed Over 200 Malicious Apps, Leading to Nearly 8 Million Downloads
A recent investigation revealed that Google Play, the official app store for Android, distributed more than 200 malicious applications over a year.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 16, 2024
2 min read
Amazon Passkeys See Huge Adoption, Over 175 Million Customers Now Using Passwordless Sign-Ins
Amazon announced that over 175 million customers are now using passkeys to sign in to their accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 16, 2024
1 min read
YouTube Shorts Now Support Videos Up to Three Minutes Long
YouTube has expanded the length of its Shorts, now allowing users to upload videos as long as three minutes.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 16, 2024
1 min read
Android 15 Rolls Out to Pixel Devices: New Privacy, Security, and Foldable Features Unveiled
Google has officially started rolling out Android 15 to Pixel devices, bringing a host of new features focused on privacy, security, and enhanced usability for foldable phones and table
Bijay Pokharel,
October 16, 2024
2 min read
Starlink Services May Be Available in South Korea Next Year
SpaceX may launch its Starlink satellite internet services in South Korea next year, industry sources said on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 16, 2024
2 min read
New Apple iPad Mini Built for Apple Intelligence Launched
Apple introduced a new iPad mini, driven by the A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence, along with striking features.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 16, 2024
2 min read
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