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.
Major Data Breach at National Public Data Exposes Sensitive Information
National Public Data (NPD), a company known for reselling personal information for background checks, has confirmed a significant data breach that compromised a wide range of personal data, including names, Social Security numbers, and physical addresses.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 17, 2024
1 min read
Epic’s Fortnite Game Back on iPhones in EU, Android Globally
Epic Games on Friday said it has arrived on mobile devices, bringing its popular games like Fortnite, Fall Guys and Rocket League Sideswipe on Android devices worldwide and on iOS in the European Union, thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Bijay Pokharel,
August 17, 2024
2 min read
Google Working to Fix Ongoing Search Rankings Glitch
Google on Friday informed about an ongoing problem with Search rankings that is impacting a large number of search results, as the company was working on a fix to resolve the issue.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 16, 2024
2 min read
Google Expands AI Search Summaries to Six New Countries
Google's parent company, Alphabet, announced on Thursday that it is expanding its AI-generated search summaries to six additional countries, just two months after addressing issues from a problematic launch.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 16, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Expands FAT32 Limit to 2TB in Latest Windows 11 Update
Tech giant Microsoft has removed the long-standing 32GB size limit for FAT32 partitions in the latest Canary build, allowing users to format drives up to 2TB.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 16, 2024
1 min read
Binance Resumes Operations in India After Seven-Month Ban, Registers with Financial Intelligence Unit
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has re-entered the Indian market after a seven-month suspension. The suspension was imposed by Indian authorities due to concerns about the exchange operating without proper authorization.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2024
1 min read
WHO Declares Global Public Health Emergency Over New Mpox Outbreak
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2024
2 min read
Russian Hacker Sentenced to 40 Months for Selling Stolen Login Credentials on Dark Web
Georgy Kavzharadze, a 27-year-old from Moscow, Russia, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for his role as a prolific seller of stolen financial information and personally-identifying information (PII) on the criminal online marketplace Slilpp.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2024
2 min read
GitHub Resolves Major Outage After Database Issues, Services Back Online
GitHub, the widely-used code repository and developer platform, has successfully resolved a significant disruption that occurred on Wednesday, impacting its website and various services
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2024
1 min read
Apple Allows in-App NFC Transactions for Developers with ‘Associated Fees’
Apple on Wednesday said developers will soon be able to offer near-field communication (NFC) contactless transactions using the secure element from within their own apps on iPhone, separate from Apple Pay and Apple Wallet.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2024
2 min read
Microsoft to Enable BitLocker Encryption by Default in Windows 11 24H2 Update
Microsoft is set to make BitLocker device encryption a default feature in its upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
2 min read
Google Classroom Celebrates 10 Years with Parental Monitoring and AI Integration
Google Classroom, the widely used educational platform, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
WhatsApp Integrates GIPHY Stickers and Expands Custom Sticker Maker to Android
WhatsApp has rolled out exciting new features to enhance how users communicate.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
Musk’s xAI Launches Grok-2 and Mini with Image Generation on X
Elon Musk-owned launched Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini in beta today with improved reasoning. The new Grok AI model can now generate images on the X social network, though Grok access is currently limited to Premium and Premium+ users on X.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
Spotify Gets Apple’s OK to Show EU Pricing
Spotify has finally secured Apple's approval to display pricing details in its iOS app for users in the EU, following a prolonged negotiation earlier this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
2 min read
August 2024 Patch: Microsoft Fixes 89 Flaws, Including Zero-Day Exploits
Microsoft’s August 2024 Patch Tuesday brings crucial security updates, addressing 89 vulnerabilities, including six actively exploited flaws and three publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
Paramount Winds Down TV Studio Amid Major Restructuring Ahead of Skydance Media Merger
In a significant move ahead of its upcoming merger with Skydance Media, Paramount is closing its TV production studio as part of a larger restructuring strategy.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
Understanding the Difference Between On-Page SEO and Off-Page SEO
Learn the key differences between On-Page and Off-Page SEO, and how each impacts your website's search engine rankings and visibility.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
5 min read
Bluesky Sees Spike in UK Signups Amid Musk’s Clash with Government Over Riots
The social media platform Bluesky has experienced a significant increase in signups from the United Kingdom.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
Opera’s AI-Focused One Browser Launches on iPhone
Opera has officially launched its AI-centric One browser on the iPhone, bringing a suite of advanced features to iOS users.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
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