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.
Gemini to Pay Customers Over $1 Billion in Settlement
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange, reached a settlement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to repay $1.1 billion to customers following issues with its Earn program.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Introduces Image Upscaling Tech for Games Co-Developed with Nvidia, AMD
Microsoft has introduced a new Windows API - DirectSR, that will enable game developers to seamlessly integrate AI-enabled super-resolution upscaling features from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
Exposing the Dark Web: Who’s Operating in the Shadows?
The dark web: a haven for whistleblowers and criminals alike. A digital frontier where the pursuit of free speech and the shadows of illegal trade intertwine.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
3 min read
Video Gaming Company EA to Lay Off About 670 Employees
Popular video gaming company EA (Electronic Arts) is laying off 5 percent of its workforce, or nearly 670 employees.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
All Your Followers Will Soon See Pinned Posts on X: Elon Musk
Elon Musk on Thursday announced that X users will soon have a feature that allows their followers to see pinned posts.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
Rhysida Ransomware Gang Selling Stolen Children’s Data for $3.6 Million
The Rhysida ransomware gang, which is behind the cyberattack on Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, is now selling stolen data for 60 BTC ($3,700,000).
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
Amazon Aggregator Thrasio Files for Bankruptcy in US
Thrasio Holdings Inc, an aggregator of private brands on Amazon, has filed for bankruptcy in the US to reduce its losses from a massive debt load, the company said on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
WhatsApp Now Lets You Search Conversations by Date
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced to roll out a “search by date” feature for individual and group chats on Android devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
Apple Cancels Self-Driving EV Project, To Lay off Workers: Report
Apple has reportedly shelved its autonomous electric car project permanently and is likely to lay off “hundreds of employees” from the division, the media reported on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2024
1 min read
Mark Zuckerberg Likely to Meet South Korean Tech Leaders, Discuss AI
Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will likely meet with business officials from leading South Korean tech companies and startups, including Samsung, during his visit to Seoul, industry sources said on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2024
1 min read
Google Gemini AI is Super Racist and Sexist: Elon Musk
X owner Elon Musk on Wednesday continued his tirade against Google, saying its artificial intelligence (AI) model Gemini is super racist and even "sexist".
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2024
1 min read
Bitcoin Breaks $57,000 Barrier in Major Price Rally
Bitcoin led a major rally for cryptocurrency prices and related stocks on Tuesday as it bolted above $57,000 for the first time since November 2021, reports said.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2024
1 min read
Google AdSense to Remove Subdomain Site Reporting on March 13, 2024
Google is removing subdomain reporting from AdSense for Search (AFS) accounts. Effective March 13, 2024, only domain names will be included in site reporting.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2024
1 min read
The Ultimate Windows 11 Tips and Tricks Guide for 2025
Unlock hidden Windows 11 tips and tricks! Boost productivity and personalize your PC with our expert tips. 🚀
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2024
3 min read
Passkeys Arrive on X for All iOS Users in the US
X has officially expanded its passkey support to all iOS users within the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2024
1 min read
Sony to Lay Off 900 Employees from PlayStation Gaming Division
Japanese technology giant Sony is laying off around 900 employees from its PlayStation division -- a nearly 8 percent workforce reduction – as the company said on Tuesday that this decision was "extremely difficult but necessary".
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2024
2 min read
YouTube Glitch: Videos Disappear After Uploading
A technical glitch on YouTube today caused a wave of confusion as users reported their uploaded videos disappearing.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2024
1 min read
Vaping Can Make You More Prone to COVID Infection: Study
While tobacco smokers are known to have worse COVID-19 outcomes, a new study showed that vapers are more susceptible to infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2024
2 min read
US FAA Ends Investigation of SpaceX Starship’s 2nd Test Flight Mishap
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it has closed the investigation of SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy Orbital Test Flight 2 (OTF-2) launch mishap that occurred in November last year.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2024
2 min read
The Dark Side of AI-Generated Images!
AI image generators: Amazing, but also potentially dangerous. Let's uncover the hidden risks.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 26, 2024
4 min read
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