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.
Australia Reports First Human Case of H5N1 Bird Flu
A child in Victoria has tested positive for avian influenza A (H5N1) -- the first human case of bird flu in Australia, according to health authorities on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2024
2 min read
Truecaller to Let Users Create Digital Version of Their Voice Using Microsoft’s New Tech
Truecaller on Wednesday announced a partnership with Microsoft to utilize the new 'Personal Voice' technology from the tech giant's Azure AI Speech which will allow users to create a digital version of their voice to use inside the AI Assistant.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2024
1 min read
Why Regular Fish Oil Supplements Could Be Bad for Your Heart
While fish oil supplements, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, are known to be good for heart health, a new study on Wednesday showed that regular consumption may raise the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2024
2 min read
Western Sydney University Data Breach Exposed Student Data
Western Sydney University (WSU) has announced a data breach that has exposed sensitive student information.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2024
1 min read
LockBit Claims Responsibility for London Drugs Ransomware Attack, Threatens Data Release
LockBit ransomware gang has asserted its involvement in the cyberattack that recently targeted Canadian retail giant London Drugs.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2024
1 min read
ExpressVPN Passes Another Privacy Audit with Flying Colors
ExpressVPN today announced the successful completion of another independent audit of its privacy policy and TrustedServer technology. #expressvpn
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
Google Rolls Out Chrome Fix for Empty Pages When Switching Tabs
Google has recently addressed a frustrating issue plaguing Chrome users: the intermittent disappearance of webpage content when switching between tabs.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
Blog vs. Website: What’s the Difference?
Blogs are online journals for sharing personal thoughts and experiences, while websites are informational hubs for businesses or individuals.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
3 min read
Zoom Fortifies Video Meetings with Quantum-Resistant Encryption
Zoom Video Communications announced today the global availability of post-quantum end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Zoom Meetings.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
Google’s Parent Company Alphabet Raked in Over $3,100 Every Second in Q1!
After a profit slump in 2022 due to macroeconomic headwinds, Google's parent company Alphabet has demonstrated a remarkable financial turnaround, reporting a staggering $3,042 in earnings per second in Q1 2024, marking a 43% year-over-year increase.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
Meta, Match Group, Coinbase, Others Team Up to Prevent, Disrupt Financial Scams
Major tech companies across social media, dating apps, financial institutions, and crypto on Tuesday announced a new coalition -- Tech Against Scams, to help prevent online fraud and financial schemes that target consumers across industries.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
2 min read
SpaceX May Exceed 90 Pc of All Earth Payloads to Orbit This Year: Musk
Elon Musk on Tuesday said that his space venture SpaceX is likely to exceed 90 percent of all Earth’s payload to low-Earth orbit later this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
2 min read
Microsoft Introduces ‘Copilot+ PCs’ for AI Era, Available from June 18
Microsoft has introduced a new category of Windows PCs designed for the artificial intelligence (AI) era.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
Samsung Names New Chief for Its Semiconductor Business
Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday it has appointed Jun Young-hyun as the new head of its semiconductor business in an apparent move to strengthen its market competitiveness.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
OpenAI Removes AI Voice that Sounds Similar to Actress Scarlett Johansson
OpenAI has announced to pause of one of the voices used by its AI chatbot called ChatGPT which sounds similar to Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Introduces Recall: Your AI-Powered Windows 11 Memory Assistant
Microsoft is unveiling Recall, a revolutionary AI-powered feature for Windows 11's Copilot Plus PCs.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
2 min read
Apple Fixes A Bug that Resurfaced Deleted Nudes
Last week, Some iPhone owners reported that the latest iOS 17.5 update unexpectedly resurrects previously deleted photos, including sensitive ones.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
US FDA Gives Nod to Musk’s Neuralink to Implant Brain Chip in 2nd Person
Neuralink has reportedly received a nod from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implant its brain chip in a second person.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
Cyber Security Company CyberArk Acquires Venafi for $1.54 Billion
CyberArk on Monday announced it is acquiring Venafi, a leader in machine identity management, from software-focused investor Thoma Bravo, for $1.54 billion in a cash and stock deal.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
1 min read
Global Cybercrime Cost Increased 12x Faster than Total Cybersecurity Spending: Report
As organisations continue to spend billions of dollars on cybersecurity each year to prevent their businesses from losing sensitive data and important figures, a new report on Monday revealed that the global cybercrime cost has increased 12 times faster than total cybersecurity spending in the...
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2024
1 min read
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