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.
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
Adobe Launches AI Video Tools, Enhancing Premiere Pro and Web Applications
Adobe has officially introduced its generative AI video tools, expanding the possibilities for creators using Premiere Pro and other platforms.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2024
2 min read
Critical Jetpack Security Update Released to Fix Vulnerability
Jetpack, a popular WordPress plugin, has rolled out a critical security update to address a vulnerability that could potentially allow logged-in users to access forms submitted by other site visitors.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2024
1 min read
Cisco Investigates Potential Data Breach After Hacker Claims
Networking giant Cisco is investigating claims that it experienced a data breach, following reports that a hacker is selling allegedly stolen data on a hacking forum.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2024
1 min read
NSAS-SpaceX’s Europa Clipper off to Explore Jupiter’s Ocean World
SpaceX launched NASA's Europa Clipper mission on Monday to explore the potential for life on Jupiter's icy moon Europa.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2024
2 min read
How to Make Money with ChatGPT: 10 Practical Ways for Beginners
"Discover 10 practical ways beginners can make money with ChatGPT, from freelance writing to creating eBooks, blogs, and AI-powered chatbots."
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2024
10 min read
Microsoft Deprecates PPTP and L2TP VPN Protocols, Urges Switch to More Secure Alternatives
Microsoft has officially deprecated the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) and Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) for future versions of Windows Server and advised administrators to adopt more secure VPN protocols.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 14, 2024
1 min read
SpaceX, Blue Origin to Launch Key Rockets to Space on Sunday
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ space venture Blue Origin is expected to make crucial launches to space on Sunday.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 13, 2024
2 min read
SpaceX Aces Starship’s 5th Test Flight, Makes Historic Catch of Super Heavy Booster
Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully conducted its fifth test flight on Sunday and made a historic catch of a Superheavy booster with “Chopstick arms.”
Bijay Pokharel,
October 13, 2024
2 min read
Casio Confirms Ransomware Attack, Sensitive Data Stolen
Casio has confirmed it fell victim to a ransomware attack earlier this month, resulting in the theft of sensitive personal and confidential data belonging to employees, job applicants, and some customers.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 12, 2024
2 min read
Boeing to Lay Off 10% of Workforce Amid Challenging Year
Boeing is set to reduce its workforce by around 10%, according to an email sent to employees by President and CEO Kelly Ortberg on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 12, 2024
1 min read
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s First Cybercab, Robovan and Futuristic Robot
Tesla on Friday unveiled its first Cybercab that will cost less than $30,000 and the average operating cost will be nearly $0.20 per mile, much less than a traditional city taxi.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 12, 2024
2 min read
Ukrainian Cyber Police Arrest VPN Operator for Enabling Access to Russian Internet
Ukrainian cyber police have arrested a 28-year-old man for running a large-scale virtual private network (VPN) service that allowed users within Ukraine to bypass restrictions and access the Russian internet, known as Runet.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2024
1 min read
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