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.
FBI Seizes BreachForums Domain Used by ShinyHunters in Salesforce Data Leak Extortion Scheme
The FBI and French authorities have seized the BreachForums domain used by the ShinyHunters group in Salesforce data leak extortion attacks, gaining access to forum databases and backend servers.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Upgrades Copilot to Create Office Files and Connect with Gmail and Google Drive
Microsoft upgrades Copilot to create Office files, connect with Gmail and Google Drive, and summarize emails and calendar events. The new AI features are rolling out to Windows Insider users.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2025
2 min read
Apple Doubles Bug Bounty Rewards to $2 Million as It Expands Security Program
Apple doubles its top bug bounty reward to 2 million dollars with bonuses up to 5 million, adds new research categories, and expands its Security Research Device Program to boost device protection.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Reminds Users That Windows 11 23H2 Support Ends in November 2025
Microsoft has issued another reminder that Windows 11 version 23H2 for Home and Pro editions will stop receiving security updates after November 11, 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2025
2 min read
Google Chrome Will Now Automatically Turn Off Notifications You Ignore
Google is introducing a new Chrome feature for Android and desktop users that will automatically turn off website notifications you are already ignoring.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2025
1 min read
Samsung Ordered to Pay 445 Million Dollars to Collision Communications for Patent Infringement
A federal jury in Marshall, Texas, has ruled that Samsung Electronics must pay nearly $ 445.5 million to Collision Communications for infringing patents related to 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi technologies.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Says GPT-5 Models Are the Most Politically Neutral Yet
OpenAI says its new GPT 5 models are the most politically neutral versions of ChatGPT yet.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 11, 2025
2 min read
Discord Data Breach Exposes IDs and Personal Info of Around 70,000 Users
Discord has revealed that about 70,000 users may have had sensitive information exposed after hackers breached a third-party vendor used for age-related appeals.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 10, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI’s Sora App Hits 1 Million Downloads in Less Than Five Days
OpenAI’s new social AI video app, Sora, has crossed over one million downloads in less than five days since its launch.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 10, 2025
1 min read
YouTube Gives Banned Creators a Second Chance with New Channel Pilot Program
YouTube is giving some banned creators a chance to make a new channel. This includes people who were banned for spreading covid or election misinformation.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 10, 2025
2 min read
Meta AI Now Translates, Dubs, and Lip Syncs Reels on Facebook and Instagram
Meta has introduced a new AI-powered feature that can translate, dub, and lip sync reels on Facebook and Instagram, allowing users to enjoy content from around the world regardless of language barriers.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 10, 2025
1 min read
NHTSA Investigates Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Tech Over Red Light and Lane Violations
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software after receiving reports that the system caused vehicles to run red lights and enter the wrong lanes.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 9, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft to Launch a New AI-Powered OneDrive App with Fresh Design and Photo Editing Features
Microsoft is preparing to roll out a brand-new OneDrive app for Windows next year, featuring a fresh design and several AI-powered tools.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 9, 2025
2 min read
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Go Plan to Nepal and 15 Other Asian Countries
OpenAI has expanded its affordable ChatGPT Go plan to Nepal and 15 other Asian countries, making it easier for users in the region to access advanced AI tools at a low cost.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 9, 2025
1 min read
Hackers Exploit Critical WordPress Theme Flaw to Gain Administrator Access
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the Service Finder WordPress theme, allowing them to bypass authentication and log in as administrators.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 9, 2025
2 min read
Elon Musk Settles Lawsuit with Former Twitter Executives Over $128 Million Severance Dispute
Elon Musk has agreed to settle a lawsuit with four top Twitter executives he fired shortly after taking over the company in 2022.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 9, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Is Moving GitHub to Azure Servers
Microsoft is preparing to move GitHub to its own Azure cloud servers, marking the first major change to the popular developer platform since its former CEO, Thomas Dohmke, stepped down less than two months ago.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 9, 2025
2 min read
Discord Data Breach Exposes Government ID Photos of 70,000 Users
Discord has confirmed that around 70,000 users may have had their government ID photos exposed following a data breach involving one of its third-party service providers.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 9, 2025
1 min read
15 Highly Effective AI Side Hustles You Can Start Today (No Coding Needed)
Earn money with 15 easy AI side hustles today! No coding needed. Use tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney to launch your online income.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 9, 2025
8 min read
Epic Games Lets You Instantly Play Fortnite in Discord Without Installing It
Epic Games is making it easier for players to jump into Fortnite by allowing instant game demos directly within Discord.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 8, 2025
1 min read



