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.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to Launch 8th Tourist Flight to Space on Thursday
Jeff Bezos’ aerospace venture Blue Origin is set to launch its eighth tourist mission to suborbital space on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 28, 2024
2 min read
Apple’s Global Revenues to Cross $400 Billion for 1st Time This Year: Report
Driven by growth in both hardware and services segments, Apple’s global revenues are expected to cross the $400-billion mark for the first time in 2024, a report said on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 28, 2024
1 min read
U.S. Marshals Service Denies Breach Claims by Hunters International Ransomware Group
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has firmly denied allegations that its systems were breached by the Hunters International ransomware gang, despite the group's recent claim on a dark web leak site.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 28, 2024
1 min read
Nearly 1 Million Impacted by Young Consulting’s Data Breach Following BlackSuit Ransomware Attack
Young Consulting, now known as Connexure, is sending data breach notifications to 954,177 people who had their information exposed in a BlackSuit ransomware attack on April 10, 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 28, 2024
2 min read
How to Recover Deleted Files on Any Device
Learn how to recover deleted files on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS with simple steps, using built-in tools and recovery software options.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 28, 2024
4 min read
UAE and Russia Demand Consular Access to Telegram CEO
The United Arab Emirates and Russia have submitted requests for consular access to Telegram messenger CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested in Paris over his alleged refusal to cooperate in the investigation of crimes related to the app.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 27, 2024
1 min read
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission Delayed over Helium Leak, to Attempt on Wednesday
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission aimed to conduct the first-ever 'all-civilian' spacewalk has been delayed over a helium leak, said the Elon-Musk-led company on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 27, 2024
2 min read
Google Patches Its Tenth Zero-Day Vulnerability of 2024 Exploited in the Wild
Google announced that it has patched the tenth zero-day vulnerability of 2024, which was actively exploited in the wild.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 27, 2024
1 min read
AT&T Pays $950k to Close an FCC 911 Outage Investigation
AT&T has agreed to pay a $950,000 civil penalty to settle a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) investigation into a 911 outage that occurred on August 22, 2023.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 27, 2024
2 min read
‘No Politics’: French President Macron on Telegram Founder’s Arrest
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in Paris was made under "an ongoing judicial investigation" and was not a "political decision".
Bijay Pokharel,
August 27, 2024
2 min read
It’s Glowtime: Apple to Launch iPhone 16 Series on Sep 9
Apple on Monday announced a special event on September 9, where it is set to launch the new line-up of iPhones along with other gadgets and software services.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 27, 2024
1 min read
Uber Fined $324 Million over Data Transfer Breach of European Cab Drivers
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) on Monday imposed a hefty fine of 290 million euros ($324 million) on ride-hailing platform Uber over data transfer breach of European taxi drivers.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 26, 2024
2 min read
Polaris Dawn-SpaceX Mission: Crew Safety Paramount, Says Musk
Crew safety is paramount, said Elon Musk on Monday, a day ahead of the launch of SpaceX's Polaris Dawn spacecraft to low-Earth orbit.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 26, 2024
2 min read
ServiceBridge Data Breach Exposes 32 Million Records, Raising Significant Security Concerns
The breach, by Fowler to WebsitePlanet, revealed that nearly 32 million records were exposed in a non-password-protected database, posing serious security risks for the affected companies and individuals.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 26, 2024
1 min read
Our CEO Pavel Durov Has Nothing to Hide: Telegram on His Arrest
Encrypted messaging app Telegram on Monday said that its CEO Pavel Durov — who was arrested in France — has nothing to hide and “it is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner is responsible for the abuse of that platform.”
Bijay Pokharel,
August 26, 2024
2 min read
Europol-Backed Operation Dismantles Major Cocaine Lab, 28 Arrested
In a coordinated effort led by Europol, Spanish (Policía Nacional) and Colombian (Policía Nacional de Colombia) law enforcement agencies have successfully dismantled a large-scale cocaine-smuggling network.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 26, 2024
1 min read
Meta Tests Disappearing Posts on Threads, Echoing Twitter’s Fleets
Meta is currently testing a new feature on its Threads platform that allows posts to disappear after 24 hours.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 26, 2024
1 min read
Instagram Has Massive Child Exploitation Problem But No Arrest For Zuckerberg: Musk
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday came out in support of Telegram Founder Pavel Durov, saying Mark Zuckerberg should instead be arrested for "massive child exploitation" problem on his Meta-owned Instagram.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 26, 2024
2 min read
NASA Adjusts Astronaut Return Plans Amid Starliner Concerns
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced today that US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will return to Earth next February aboard the SpaceX Crew-9 mission, following more than 80 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Bijay Pokharel,
August 25, 2024
2 min read
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Faces up to 20 Years in Prison if Convicted
Russian-born Pavel Durov, founder and owner of the popular encrypted messaging app Telegram, has been arrested in France over several charges related to his platform and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 25, 2024
2 min read
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