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 Introduces Profiles in Firefox to Help Users Separate Online Activities
Mozilla is rolling out a new profiles feature in its Firefox browser starting October 14th, designed to make it easier for users to organize and separate their online activities.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 8, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Blocks More Ways to Bypass Microsoft Account Setup in Windows 11
Microsoft is tightening restrictions on users trying to bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 8, 2025
2 min read
North Korean Hackers Stole $2 Billion in Cryptocurrency in 2025
North Korean hackers have stolen an estimated two billion dollars worth of cryptocurrency assets in 2025, making it the largest annual total on record.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 8, 2025
2 min read
Salesforce Refuses to Pay Ransom After Massive Data Theft Attacks
Salesforce has confirmed that it will not negotiate with or pay a ransom to the hackers behind a series of large-scale data theft attacks that affected several of its customers this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 8, 2025
2 min read
X Rebrands Verified Organizations Into Premium Business and Premium Organizations
Elon Musk-owned X has rebranded its Verified Organizations program and divided it into two new subscription offerings called Premium Business and Premium Organizations.
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October 8, 2025
2 min read
Google Expands AI Plus Subscription to 36 More Countries
Google has announced the global expansion of Google AI Plus, its premium AI-powered subscription plan, to 36 additional countries.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 8, 2025
1 min read
California Orders Streaming Platforms to Lower Loud Ads
California has passed a new law requiring streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and YouTube to keep commercial volumes the same as regular content.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 7, 2025
1 min read
LinkedIn Sues ProAPIs for Scraping Data Using Over a Million Fake Accounts
LinkedIn has filed a lawsuit against Delaware-based company ProAPIs Inc. and its founder and CTO, Rehmat Alam, accusing them of scraping data from the platform using more than a million fake accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 7, 2025
2 min read
OpenAI Launches App Integrations Inside ChatGPT, Starting With Canva, Spotify, and Zillow
OpenAI is introducing a major new feature for ChatGPT — the ability to use third-party apps directly within the chatbot.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 7, 2025
2 min read
Google Launches New AI Bug Bounty Program With Rewards Up to $30,000
Google has launched a new reward program dedicated to uncovering security vulnerabilities in its artificial intelligence products, expanding its long-running bug bounty efforts into the fast-evolving world of AI safety.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 7, 2025
2 min read
Instagram Turns 15: From Photo App to Global Phenomenon
Instagram, the iconic photo and video sharing platform owned by Meta, celebrates its 15th anniversary this month.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 7, 2025
3 min read
Rainwalk Pet Insurance Data Breach Exposes 158GB of Sensitive Customer Information
The database was left exposed online without password protection or encryption and included more than 85,000 files detailing pet insurance claims, veterinary bills, and customer communications.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 7, 2025
2 min read
XWorm Malware Returns With New Ransomware Features After Developer’s Exit
New variants of the XWorm remote access trojan (RAT) are being distributed in phishing campaigns after its original developer, known as XCoder, abandoned the project last year.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2025
2 min read
Who Issues New Guidelines to Tackle Deaths from Excessive Bleeding after Childbirth
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidelines to prevent, diagnose, and treat postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), which causes excessive bleeding after childbirth, to millions of women across the globe.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2025
2 min read
Bitcoin Breaks Record, Crosses $125,000
Bitcoin has reached a new record high, trading above $125,000 for the first time.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2025
1 min read
ParkMobile Settles 2021 Data Breach Lawsuit — Victims Get $1 Credit
ParkMobile has wrapped up a class action lawsuit over its 2021 data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 22 million users.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2025
1 min read
Here’s How To Build A Brand Identity For Scratch
A strong brand identity will help guarantee that your customers have a greater understanding of your business and what you are offering.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2025
5 min read
Grokipedia Beta Version to Launch in 2 Months: Elon Musk
Elon Musk announced on Sunday that an early beta of Grokipedia, an xAI-built competitor to Wikipedia, will launch in two weeks.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2025
2 min read
Japanese Beer Giant Asahi Confirms Ransomware Attack, Factory Shutdowns
Japanese brewing giant Asahi Group Holdings has confirmed that a ransomware attack was behind the IT disruptions that forced the company to halt factory operations earlier this week.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 4, 2025
1 min read
Signal Introduces Post-Quantum Cryptography With New SPQR System
Signal has announced the rollout of Sparse Post-Quantum Ratchet (SPQR), a new cryptographic upgrade designed to safeguard communications against future quantum computing threats.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 4, 2025
2 min read



