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.
Why Your Favorite Video Might Not Be #Trending on YouTube
The trending section on YouTube is influenced by more than just high view counts. Here’s a detailed look into why some videos go viral while others remain hidden.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2024
4 min read
Google Takes a Step Back: Third-Party Cookies Get a Reprieve in Chrome
Google has announced it's reversing its plan to eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2024
1 min read
US Cracks Down on Russian Hackers Targeting Water Systems
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a Russian hacktivist group believed to be responsible for breaching water facilities in the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2024
1 min read
Superior Court of Los Angeles County Shuts Down After Ransomware Attack
The largest trial court in the United States, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, closed all 36 courthouse locations on Monday to restore systems affected by a Friday ransomware attack.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
1 min read
‘EvilVideo’ Vulnerability in Telegram for Android Allows Malicious APK Payloads
A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Telegram for Android, known as 'EvilVideo,' allowed attackers to send malicious APK payloads disguised as video files.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
1 min read
Massive Data Breach Exposes Millions of Records at ClickBalance, Mexico’s Leading ERP Provider
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a massive data leak exposing millions of records belonging to ClickBalance, Mexico's leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology provider.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
1 min read
Lack of Proper Sleep Could Lead to Brain-Related Problems, Warn Doctors
People must never ignore sleep to meet deadlines, and it's never appropriate to waste time on the Internet over a proper good night's sleep, advise healthcare professionals on World Brain Day.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
2 min read
NASA Discovers Sulfur Crystals on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars: a field of pure sulfur crystals.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Launches Tool to Fix Windows Affected by CrowdStrike Issue
Tech giant Microsoft has deployed a recovery tool to salvage millions of Windows machines left reeling from a faulty CrowdStrike security update.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
1 min read
WazirX Announces $23 Million Bounty to Recover $234 Million Lost in Cyber Breach
On Sunday, crypto platform WazirX, which lost a staggering $234 million worth of digital assets in a cyber breach, announced $23 million in bounty to recover the stolen funds.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
1 min read
How to Send Photos and Videos from iPhone to Android Without Losing Quality
Learn how to transfer photos and videos from iPhone to Android without losing quality using cloud services, apps, a computer, or email and messaging apps.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2024
3 min read
Crowdstrike Bug Hit 8.5 Million Windows Devices, Says Microsoft
The IT giant said in a statement that it is “working around the clock and providing ongoing updates and support".
Bijay Pokharel,
July 21, 2024
2 min read
Twitch Reinstates Donald Trump’s Account Following GOP Nomination
Twitch has lifted the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump's account, which was originally imposed following the January 6th, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 20, 2024
1 min read
Pixel 9 Leak Hints at Emergency “Satellite SOS” Feature with Potential Free Trial
This feature, discovered by Android Authority appears to be Google's answer to Apple's emergency satellite connectivity, raising the bar for Pixel's safety features.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 20, 2024
1 min read
Meta Fined $220 Million by Nigeria for Data Privacy Violations
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has been hit with a hefty fine of $220 million by Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
Bijay Pokharel,
July 20, 2024
1 min read
Two Russians Plead Guilty in LockBit Ransomware Case
Two individuals, Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov, 21, and Mikhail Vasiliev, 34, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court for their involvement in the LockBit ransomware group.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2024
1 min read
Google URL Shortener Service Ending Next Year
Google has announced the upcoming closure of its URL shortening service, goo.gl.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2024
1 min read
China Launches New Earth Observation Satellite
China on Friday sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2024
1 min read
CrowdStrike Says Single Software Update Behind Microsoft Windows Crash
As the Microsoft Windows crash created mayhem globally, cyber-security platform CrowdStrike on Friday said it is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2024
1 min read
Understanding CrowdStrike: The Company Behind the Recent Global Outage
This unexpected event has put CrowdStrike in the spotlight, prompting questions about the company and its role in the tech landscape.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2024
3 min read
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