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.
Fortune 50 Company Pays Record $75 Million Ransom to Dark Angels Ransomware Gang
A Fortune 50 company has paid a record-breaking $75 million ransom to the Dark Angels ransomware gang, as reported by Zscaler ThreatLabz.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2024
1 min read
Android Devices Under Attack by SMS-Stealing Malware via Telegram Bots
A new malicious campaign targets Android devices worldwide, leveraging thousands of Telegram bots to infect devices with SMS-stealing malware.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2024
1 min read
Meta Introduces AI Studio for Custom AI Profiles on Instagram
Meta has launched AI Studio, a new tool that allows users in the US to create AI versions of themselves on Instagram or via the web.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2024
2 min read
Widespread Outage Disrupts Microsoft 365 and Azure Services
Microsoft is currently facing a significant disruption affecting its Microsoft 365 and Azure services, leaving millions of users unable to access essential applications and cloud resour
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2024
1 min read
Over 14 Billion Smartphones Shipped in Last 10 Years, Shows Data
The global number of smartphone shipments continues to rise and in the last 10 years, a whopping 14 billion smartphones have been shipped worldwide, a report showed on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2024
2 min read
Took Responsible Approach to Train Our AI Models: Apple
Apple has responded to certain allegations regarding its AI models, saying it takes precautions at every stage — including design, model training, feature development, and quality evaluation — to identify how its AI tools may be misused or lead to potential harm.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2024
2 min read
Elon Musk Shares Deepfake of Kamala Harris in Violation of X’s Policies
Elon Musk has come under fire for sharing a deepfake video spoofing Vice President Kamala Harris on his social media platform, X.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2024
2 min read
RansomHub Leaks 175 GB of Data from Baim Institute for Clinical Research
A recent cyberattack has targeted the Baim Institute for Clinical Research, a prominent non-profit academic research organization based in Boston.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2024
2 min read
South Korean Scientists Make 1st Discovery of Dark State of Electrons in Solids
A group of South Korean scientists has discovered the existence of dark states of electrons in a solid material for the first time in the world in a joint research project with scientists from the US, Britain, and Canada, the Science Ministry said on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2024
1 min read
Google Interfering with US Presidential Election, Alleges Elon Musk
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Monday attacked Sundar Pichai-run Google, saying if the search giant is interfering with the US Presidential election, they are going to face "a lot of trouble".
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2024
1 min read
How to Use VPNs to Protect Your Online Privacy
Discover how to protect your online privacy with VPNs, from setup to choosing the right one. Learn to secure your data and access restricted content easily.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2024
5 min read
VPN Usage Surges Amid Internet Restrictions in Bangladesh Following University Clash
According to the vpnMentor research team, there was an astonishing 5016% increase in VPN demand in Bangladesh during the week starting on Monday, July 22, peaking on Thursday, July 25.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2024
1 min read
TikTok Introduces ‘Sound Search’ to Rival YouTube Music and Shazam
TikTok is stepping up its game against YouTube Music and Shazam with a new feature called "Sound Search," which allows users to find a sound by singing, humming, or playing it.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 28, 2024
1 min read
Google Fixes Bug in Chrome’s Password Manager Causing Temporary Disappearance of Credential
Google has resolved a bug in Chrome's Password Manager that caused user credentials to temporarily vanish for over 18 hours.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 27, 2024
1 min read
Paris Olympics: NASA Shares Stunning Images from Space , Musk React
NASA on Saturday share stunning images of Paris from space as the 2024 Paris Olympics got off to a blistering start amid thunderclouds and heavy rains.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 27, 2024
1 min read
Windows 11 Testing Android File Integration in File Explorer
Microsoft has started testing a new feature that allows users to view their Android phone files directly in File Explorer.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 26, 2024
1 min read
Chinese Smartphone Makers Outpace Apple in Q2 Market Share
Chinese smartphone brands, including Vivo and Huawei, have surpassed Apple in market share within China for the April-June quarter, according to research from IDC and Canalys.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 26, 2024
1 min read
Kepler’s 400 Years-Old Sunspot Drawings Decoding Solar Mysteries
Researchers have re-examined the legendary astronomer Johannes Kepler's sunspot drawings using modern techniques, revealing previously hidden information about solar cycles before the grand solar minimum, showing he still has not lost any of his relevance.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 26, 2024
2 min read
YouTube’s New Tactic Against Ad-Blockers: Black Screen Delays
Several Reddit users have reported seeing black screens on YouTube before their videos play, with delays lasting from six to twenty seconds.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 26, 2024
1 min read
Robust Cybersecurity Measures Must for Global Health Tech Industry: Report
As the global healthcare industry embraces technology, with interconnected medical devices, there is an urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard patients' data, a report showed on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 26, 2024
2 min read
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