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.
Gigabyte Motherboards Affected by Critical UEFI Firmware Flaws Enabling Stealth Malware
More than 240 Gigabyte motherboard models are vulnerable to critical security flaws in their UEFI firmware that could allow attackers to install stealthy bootkit malware.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
2 min read
Episource Data Breach Exposes Health Info of Over 5.4 Million Americans
Medical billing company Episource is alerting more than 5.4 million individuals across the U.S. after their personal and health information was stolen in a cyberattack earlier this year, making it one of 2025’s largest healthcare breaches so far.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
1 min read
Meta Cracks Down on “Unoriginal” Content and Fake Accounts on Facebook
Meta has announced new steps to curb the spread of unoriginal content on Facebook, targeting accounts that repeatedly repost others’ text, photos, or videos without adding value.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft to End New Microsoft 365 Features on Windows 10 Starting August 2026
Microsoft has quietly announced that it will stop adding new features to Microsoft 365 (Office apps) for Windows 10 users, starting in August 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
1 min read
Windows 11 to Get Adaptive Energy Saver Mode to Boost Laptop Battery Life
Microsoft has begun testing a new adaptive energy saver mode in Windows 11 that aims to extend laptop battery life without compromising usability.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
1 min read
Bitcoin Surges Past $1,21,000 Milestone for First Time
Bitcoin surged past the $1,21,000 milestone for the first time on Monday. According to data from CoinMarketCap, the cryptocurrency went up 2.75 per cent at $1,21,097.94 in early trade.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 14, 2025
2 min read
Hackers Exploit Google Gemini to Show Fake Security Warnings in Email Summaries
Security researchers have discovered a new way hackers can manipulate Google Gemini for Workspace to display fake warnings in email summaries, without using any links or attachments.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 14, 2025
1 min read
Grok AI Apologizes for Offensive Posts, xAI Blames Software Bug
The company behind it, xAI, said it was “horrified” by the behavior and blamed a software issue for the problem.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 13, 2025
2 min read
Hackers Exploit Critical Wing FTP Server Flaw (CVE-2025-47812) Just One Day After Disclosure
Hackers have begun exploiting a severe remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Wing FTP Server (CVE-2025-47812) just a day after its technical details were made public by security researcher Julien Ahrens.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 13, 2025
1 min read
NVIDIA Urges Users to Enable ECC to Prevent Rowhammer Attacks on GPUs
NVIDIA has issued a security warning urging users to enable System-Level Error-Correcting Code (ECC) on GPUs with GDDR6 memory to protect against Rowhammer attacks, a hardware-based vulnerability that can corrupt memory and compromise system stability.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2025
2 min read
Gravity Forms WordPress Plugin Hit by Supply-Chain Attack
A major supply-chain attack has compromised the popular Gravity Forms WordPress plugin, affecting manual downloads from the official website.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2025
1 min read
McDonald’s McHire Job Platform Exposed Data of 64 Million Applicants
A critical vulnerability in McHire, McDonald’s chatbot-based job application platform, exposed the personal data and chat transcripts of over 64 million U.S. job applicants.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2025
1 min read
FBI Shuts Down Popular Nintendo Switch Piracy Site NSW2U
The FBI has officially seized NSW2U.com, a well-known site used to distribute pirated Nintendo Switch games. Visitors to the site are now greeted with a seizure notice, confirming the FBI's action under a warrant.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2025
1 min read
How to Speed Up Any OLD Laptop in 3 Minutes (No Tech Skills Needed)
Discover simple, beginner-friendly ways to instantly speed up your old laptop in just 3 minutes. No tech skills or special software required!
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2025
2 min read
YouTube Clears Up Confusion About New Monetization Rules
YouTube is trying to calm creators after backlash over its upcoming update to monetization rules, set to start on July 15, 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2025
1 min read
Bitcoin Hits All-Time High Above $116K, Boosted by Trump’s Crypto Policies
Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high on Thursday, reaching $116,046.44 as of 21:27 GMT, breaking its earlier record of $113,734.64 set the same day.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2025
1 min read
Nvidia’s Market Value Surpasses $4 Trillion
Nvidia has officially closed a trading session with a market value above $4 trillion for the first time, cementing its position as the most dominant player on Wall Street in the race to power artificial intelligence.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2025
1 min read
‘PerfektBlue’ Bluetooth Vulnerabilities Expose Millions of Cars and Devices to Security Risks
PCA Cyber Security researchers have uncovered a set of critical vulnerabilities in the widely used Blue SDK Bluetooth stack, exposing millions of vehicles and smart devices to serious privacy and safety threats.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2025
1 min read
Elon Musk Says Grok AI Will Be Integrated Into Tesla Vehicles “Very Soon”
Elon Musk has confirmed that Grok, the AI chatbot developed by his company xAI, will be coming to Tesla vehicles “next week at the latest.”
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2025
1 min read
Google’s Gemini AI Now Turns Photos into Videos with Sound
Google has introduced a powerful new photo-to-video feature in its Gemini AI platform, allowing users to transform static images into animated video clips complete with sound.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2025
1 min read





