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.
OpenAI Launches GPT-4o Mini, Affordable AI for All
OpenAI announced the launch of GPT-4o mini, a smaller, more cost-effective version of its powerful GPT-4 language model.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Cloud Outage Grounds Flights in US, Resolved
A cloud service outage at Microsoft caused disruptions for several US airlines on Thursday, grounding and delaying flights.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2024
1 min read
Crypto Platform Wazirx Suffers Mega Cyber Breach, Loses Digital Assets Worth $234 Million
India's leading cryptocurrency exchange WazirX on Thursday said it had suffered a massive data security breach, resulting in the alleged transfer of about $234 million worth of digital assets to a different address, as crypto exchanges continue to face the regulatory heat.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2024
2 min read
Musk Again Denies Donating $45 Million to Trump per Month
On Friday, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk again denied donating $45 million per month to former US president Donald Trump.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2024
1 min read
Samsung Acquires British Knowledge Graph Tech Startup for AI
Samsung said on Thursday it has acquired the British artificial intelligence (AI) and knowledge graph tech startup Oxford Semantic Technologies in a bid to strengthen its in-device AI capabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 18, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft’s AI-Powered Designer App Lands on iOS and Android
Microsoft announced its AI-powered Designer app is officially coming out of preview and is now available to all users on iOS and Android.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 18, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Brings Nvidia’s GeForce Now to Xbox Game Pages
Microsoft is set to integrate Nvidia’s GeForce Now service into its Xbox game store pages, allowing users to choose between Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now when viewing game listings online.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 18, 2024
1 min read
NASA Cancels VIPER Rover Due to Budget Woes
The agency cited cost increases, delays to the launch date, and the potential for future cost escalations as primary reasons for halting the mission.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 18, 2024
2 min read
On-Site Medical Service Provider Exposes Nearly 150,000 Records Online
Cybersecurity Researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a non-password-protected database that contained 148,000 records belonging to InHouse Physicians.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 18, 2024
1 min read
Vietnamese Hackers Fuelling WhatsApp e-challan Scam in India: Report
A highly technical Android malware campaign by Vietnamese hackers is targeting Indian users through fake traffic e-challan messages on WhatsApp, according to a report on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2024
2 min read
Samsung Launches Energy Management Service for Tesla Vehicles
Samsung has launched an energy management service for Tesla electric vehicles in the United States as part of their strategic partnership aimed at enhancing connectivity at home, industry sources said on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2024
1 min read
How Apple Safari Browser Is Safeguarding Users’ Personal Data from Misuse
As millions of people remain concerned about the safety of their data when they browse the web, Apple has revealed how data tracking is still all-pervasive and browsers can expose users to it without their permission — tracking their behavior for advertising purposes.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2024
2 min read
NASA Scientists Use AI to Analyse Rocks on Red Planet
In a first, the Perseverance Mars Rover Mission used Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Red Planet to make autonomous decisions based on real-time analysis of rock composition, said mission officials at NASA.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2024
2 min read
Kaspersky Says Goodbye to U.S. with Free 6-Month Security Gift
In a farewell gesture to its loyal customer base, Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky is offering existing U.S. users a free 6-month subscription to select security solutions.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2024
1 min read
NASA Transmits First Hip-Hop Song to Venus via Deep Space Network
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Tuesday informed of transmitting the first hip hop legend Missy Elliot's song The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) to Venus via its deep space network.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2024
2 min read
Public Beta for iOS 18, Other Apple Software Updates Now Live
Apple has made its new iOS 18 and other software updates available in public beta that come with several new features.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2024
1 min read
Kaspersky Announces Closure of US Operations Following Commerce Department Ban
Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky has announced the closure of its US operations.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2024
1 min read
Music Labels Sue Verizon for More Than $2.6 Billion
Major music labels have filed a lawsuit against Verizon, seeking damages exceeding $2.6 billion.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2024
1 min read
Protecting Your Family from Online Scams: A Comprehensive Guide
Most of us recognize scams, but we all know someone who might be vulnerable. Share this guide on safeguarding loved ones from increasingly sophisticated online scams.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2024
3 min read
Android Apps Like Instagram Could Soon Capture Ultra HDR Photos
Android 14 may soon bring a game-changing feature for social media enthusiasts, as Google is testing Ultra HDR image capture through a limited camera API.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2024
1 min read
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