Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita, an independent technology and cybersecurity news publication established in 2017. A specialist in cybersecurity journalism, Bijay covers vulnerability research, malware analysis, enterprise data breaches, digital privacy, and emerging technologies. His work translates complex technical threats into precise, accessible, and actionable intelligence for security professionals and general readers alike. His reporting and investigative coverage are routinely cited and republished across leading technology and security media.
Mozilla Brings AI-Powered Perplexity Search to Firefox Users Worldwide
Mozilla has officially integrated Perplexity, an AI answer engine, into Firefox, giving users the freedom to choose whether they want AI assistance when searching the web.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2025
1 min read
Spotify Rolls Out Managed Accounts for Kids on Family Plans
Spotify is introducing new managed accounts designed to give parents more control over what their children listen to.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2025
1 min read
Google Rolls Out Gemini AI-Powered ‘Help Me Schedule’ Feature for Gmail
The company has introduced a new Gemini AI-powered feature called “Help me schedule,” designed to suggest meeting time slots based on your Google Calendar and the context of your email conversation.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2025
1 min read
5CA Denies Breach After Discord Data Leak Involving 70,000 ID Photos
5CA, a customer service company that works with Discord, has denied being the source of a recent data breach that may have exposed 70,000 users’ government ID photos.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2025
2 min read
OpenAI to Allow Erotica for Verified Adult ChatGPT Users
OpenAI will soon allow erotica content for ChatGPT users who verify their age, marking a major shift in the company’s content policy.
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October 15, 2025
2 min read
Meta Removes Facebook Page Tracking ICE Operations After DOJ Involvement
Meta has removed a Facebook page that was used to track Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in the Chicago area following intervention from the U.S. Department of Justice.
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October 15, 2025
2 min read
YouTube Introduces a Cleaner and More Immersive Video Player
YouTube is rolling out a new design for its video player, promising a cleaner and more immersive viewing experience.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2025
1 min read
Instagram Introduces PG-13 Rules for Teen Accounts
The company announced that teen accounts will now be limited to viewing content that aligns with what you might see in a PG-13 movie.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 15, 2025
2 min read
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to Lay Off 550 Employees Amid Restructuring
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) announced on Monday that it will cut nearly 550 jobs as part of a major restructuring effort, a move unrelated to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 14, 2025
1 min read
Nvidia Launches DGX Spark, a Personal AI Supercomputer for Your Desk
Nvidia launches DGX Spark, a $3,999 personal AI supercomputer that fits on a desk and brings petaflop performance to researchers and developers.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 14, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Restricts Internet Explorer Mode in Edge After Zero-Day Exploit Found
Microsoft has restricted access to Internet Explorer (IE) mode in its Edge browser after discovering that hackers were exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in the Chakra JavaScript engine to gain control of users’ devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 14, 2025
2 min read
UK Fines 4Chan £20,000 for Failing to Comply with Online Safety Act Investigation
The United Kingdom has fined 4Chan £20,000 (approximately $26,000) for failing to cooperate with an ongoing investigation under the Online Safety Act (OSA).
Bijay Pokharel,
October 14, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Unveils Its First In-House AI Image Generator, MAI-Image-1
Microsoft AI has officially launched MAI-Image-1, its first in-house text-to-image generator, marking a major milestone in the company’s growing AI portfolio.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 14, 2025
1 min read
Harvard University Investigates Possible Data Breach After Clop Ransomware Claim
Harvard investigates Clop ransomware claim exploiting Oracle E-Business Suite zero-day with patch applied and limited impact reported
Bijay Pokharel,
October 13, 2025
2 min read
TP-Link Achieves Major Milestone With First Wi-Fi 8 Connection
TP-Link has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully testing the world’s first Wi-Fi 8 connection, marking a big step toward the future of ultra-fast and reliable wireless networking.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 13, 2025
1 min read
LG Electronics’ Q3 Profit Drops 8.4% Amid Rising U.S. Tariff Costs
LG Electronics said Monday that its third-quarter operating profit fell by more than 8 percent from a year earlier, mainly due to rising tariff costs and voluntary retirement expenses.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 13, 2025
1 min read
Qantas Confirms Customer Data Leaked After Major Cyber Breach
Qantas Airways has confirmed that customer data stolen during a major cyberattack in July has now been published online by cybercriminals.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 13, 2025
1 min read
What Are HTTP Status Codes? A Simple Guide for Beginners
Learn what HTTP status codes mean, including 404 and 500 errors, in simple English. Understand how they affect your website’s SEO and performance.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 12, 2025
3 min read
Apple Shuts Down Its Clips Video Editing App After 8 Years
Apple has decided to end its Clips video editing app after eight years.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 12, 2025
1 min read
How to Run a Simple Security Audit on Your WordPress Site in 30 Minutes
Quick, simple 30-minute WordPress security audit: step-by-step checklist to backup, update, check users and plugins, scan for issues, and harden your site.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 12, 2025
3 min read



