Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita.com and a freelance technology writer covering the tech industry since 2017. He specializes in cybersecurity, digital privacy, malware, vulnerabilities, and online safety, with a strong interest in internet protection and women’s online security. A dedicated tech enthusiast and continuous learner, Bijay approaches his professional work with clarity, rational thinking, and a calm, solution-oriented mindset.
Nintendo Adds Over 200 Classic NES & Famicom Tracks to Music App
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers now have even more retro nostalgia to enjoy, as the company has added more than 200 8-bit music tracks from classic NES and Famicom games to its Nintendo Music app.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2025
1 min read
ExpressVPN Fixes Windows Client Bug That Leaked Real IPs for Remote Desktop Users
ExpressVPN has patched a critical flaw in its Windows client that allowed Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) traffic to bypass the VPN tunnel, potentially exposing users’ real IP addresses.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2025
1 min read
Ring Blames Backend Bug for Surge in ‘Unauthorized’ Device Logins
According to a statement posted on Ring’s Facebook page and status page, the company is “aware of a bug that incorrectly displays prior login dates as May 28, 2025,” due to a recent backend update
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2025
1 min read
Hackers Exploiting Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Target Government Agencies
Hackers are actively exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint servers, with early attacks primarily targeting government organizations, according to researchers and recent reports.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2025
1 min read
Google Chrome on iOS Now Supports Easy Switching Between Work and Personal Profiles
Google is rolling out a new feature for Chrome on iOS that lets enterprise users switch between personal and work profiles with just a couple of taps, keeping data separate between the two.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2025
1 min read
ChatGPT Now Handles Over 2.5 Billion Requests Per Day
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is handling more than 2.5 billion user requests every day, with 330 million daily requests originating from U.S.-based users, according to internal data obtained by Axios.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2025
1 min read
YouTube Removes Nearly 11,000 Channels Linked to Chinese and Russian Propaganda Networks
YouTube has taken down thousands of channels connected to coordinated propaganda campaigns tied to China and Russia.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2025
1 min read
Why Is Telegram Getting Banned? How to Bypass Restrictions Safely with ExpressVPN
Several countries have banned Telegram due to concerns over security and content control. Learn why Telegram is under fire, and how you can still access it safely using a trusted VPN like ExpressVPN.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2025
3 min read
3.5 Million Records Exposed in Australian Global Fashion Brand Data Breach
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has uncovered a massive data breach involving an unprotected and unencrypted database containing over 3.5 million records.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 21, 2025
2 min read
Extortion Gang ‘World Leaks’ Targets Dell’s Demo Platform in Latest Cyberattack
A newly rebranded extortion gang known as "World Leaks" has breached one of Dell’s product demonstration platforms and is now attempting to extort the company.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 21, 2025
2 min read
Meta Replaces Native WhatsApp Windows App with Web-Based Version
Meta is shifting away from its native WhatsApp app for Windows, opting instead for a web wrapper version in its latest beta release.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 21, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Seeks Direct Feedback to Address Windows 11 Performance Issues
Since the launch of Windows 11 in October 2021, users have frequently reported performance issues across various hardware configurations.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 21, 2025
2 min read
WhatsApp to Show Ads in Status and Promote Channels in New Beta Update
Meta is advancing its monetization strategy for WhatsApp by testing new advertising features. In the latest Android beta update (version 2.25.21.11), the platform has introduced two tools aimed at boosting revenue: 'Status Ads' and 'Promoted Channels.'
Bijay Pokharel,
July 21, 2025
2 min read
Smartphones Before 13 May Raise Suicidal Thoughts, Aggression Risk in Youth: Study
Children who own a smartphone before the age of 13 are more likely to experience poorer mental health and well-being in early adulthood, according to a global study of more than 100,000 young people released on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 21, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Issues Urgent Warning Over Active Attacks on SharePoint Servers
Microsoft has issued a critical alert about active cyberattacks targeting its on-premises SharePoint server software, which is widely used by businesses and government agencies to manage internal documents and facilitate collaboration.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 21, 2025
1 min read
Astronomer Inc. CEO Resigns After Viral Concert Incident
Andy Byron, CEO of tech firm Astronomer Inc., has resigned following a viral video showing him in an intimate moment with Kristin Cabot, the company's Chief People Officer, during a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 20, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Will No Longer Use China-Based Engineers for U.S. Defense Projects
Microsoft has announced that it will stop using engineers based in China to support its cloud computing services for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 20, 2025
1 min read
Japanese Police Release Free Decryptor for Phobos and 8Base Ransomware Victims
Victims of the Phobos and 8Base ransomware operations can now recover their encrypted files for free, thanks to a new decryptor tool released by Japanese police.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Admits Windows Firewall Bug Not Fixed, Real Patch Coming Soon
Microsoft has mistakenly marked an unresolved Windows Firewall bug as “fixed”, confusing Windows 11 users and IT administrators.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2025
1 min read
UK Attributes ‘Authentic Antics’ Espionage Malware to Russian Hackers APT28
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has officially linked a sophisticated malware campaign, known as ‘Authentic Antics’, to the notorious APT28 hacking group—also known as Fancy Bear—which is connected to Russia’s military intelligence service (GRU).
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2025
2 min read





