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.
Humans Spread More Viruses to Animals: Study
Humans frequently spread viruses to wild and domestic animals, increasing their risk of disease, finds a study, challenging the long-held theory that humans are a sink for viruses.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 25, 2024
2 min read
10 Instagram Hacks You Need to Know in 2025
Instagram has exploded from a photo-sharing app to a powerful platform. But in 2024, standing out requires more than just great pics. These hacks are your secret toolkit to boost engagement, streamline your workflow, and maximize your impact!
Bijay Pokharel,
March 25, 2024
5 min read
China Blocks Use of Intel and AMD Chips in Government Computers
China has reportedly implemented new guidelines phasing out US-made microprocessors from government PCs and servers. This means domestic alternatives will slowly replace Intel and AMD chips.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 25, 2024
1 min read
South Korea-Built Nuclear Reactor Connected to UAE Power Grid
The fourth unit of the South Korea-built Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been successfully connected to the Middle East nation's power transmission grid, South Korea's state-run utility company said on Sunday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 24, 2024
1 min read
Elon Musk Thought That OpenAI Would Fail: Sam Altman
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has said that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk thought that the ChatGPT-maker company would fail and "he chose to part ways".
Bijay Pokharel,
March 24, 2024
1 min read
Russian Soyuz Lifts off to Space with 3 Astronauts
A Russian Soyuz rocket carrying three astronauts successfully lifted off from the International Space Station on Saturday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 24, 2024
1 min read
HTTP vs. HTTPS: What’s the Difference?
Protect your online life. Learn the difference between HTTP and HTTPS. 👇
Bijay Pokharel,
March 23, 2024
2 min read
Darknet marketplace Nemesis Market seized by German police
German law enforcement has seized the infrastructure of the Nemesis Market.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 23, 2024
1 min read
Mozilla Fixes Two Firefox Zero-Day Bugs Exploited at Pwn2Own
Mozilla has swiftly patched two critical zero-day vulnerabilities in the Firefox web browser.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 23, 2024
1 min read
UK Regulator to Launch in-Depth Probe into $19 Billion Vodafone-Three UK Merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK on Friday confirmed that it is launching an in-depth investigation into the proposed $19 billion merger between Vodafone and Three UK, saying the deal could lead to higher prices for consumers.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2024
2 min read
33 Million Malware Attacks Blocked on Mobile Devices in 2023
Nearly 33.8 million attacks on mobile devices from malware, adware, and riskware were blocked in 2023 globally, highlighting a 50 percent increase in such attacks over the previous year's figures, a new report revealed on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2024
2 min read
NASA’s Shoebox-Sized Satellite En Route to ISS to Decode Cosmic Blasts
NASA on Friday launched a shoebox-sized satellite, which aims to unravel the mysteries of cosmic blasts, to the International Space Station (ISS).
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2024
1 min read
Notepad’s Long-Awaited Spellcheck Feature Arrives in Windows 11
Microsoft has confirmed that spellcheck is rolling out to Notepad in Windows 11.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2024
1 min read
Google Brings Satellite Messaging to Android 15
Google has confirmed it's bringing satellite messaging capabilities to Android 15. This means you'll soon be able to send and receive text messages even in remote areas where cellular coverage is spotty or non-existent.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2024
1 min read
Proton Pass Now Supports Passkeys Across Devices and Plans
Privacy-focused tech company Proton has announced a significant upgrade to its password manager, Proton Pass.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2024
1 min read
Stealthy Sign1 Malware Compromises 39,000 WordPress Sites
The Sign1 malware, known for its code injection techniques, has reportedly infected a staggering 39,000 sites.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 21, 2024
2 min read
United States Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets
The United States Justice Department has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 21, 2024
3 min read
Online vs. Offline: Is Social Media Ruining Real-Life Connections?
Is our obsession with social media addiction hurting our real-life connections? Can we find balance between online & offline? 🤔
Bijay Pokharel,
March 21, 2024
4 min read
Musk Showcases First Person Playing Video Games Just by Thinking
Elon Musk on Thursday shared a video clip where a person was seen playing video games just by thinking, courtesy of the Neuralink brain chip.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 21, 2024
1 min read
How Scammers Use Facebook Verification to Spread Malware
This scam preys on individuals and businesses eager to get that coveted blue checkmark, but it's a trap designed to install malware on your system.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 20, 2024
1 min read
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