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.
Trump Approves $14 Billion Deal for TikTok’s U.S. Operations
Trump approves $14B deal for TikTok U.S., handing control to American investors with Oracle overseeing security and operations.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 26, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Makes Windows 10 Extended Security Updates Free in Europe
Windows 10 support is ending on October 14th, 2025, but Microsoft has been forced to make its Extended Security Updates (ESU) free in parts of Europe after pressure from a consumer advocacy group.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 26, 2025
2 min read
Proton Mail Update Brings Offline Mode and Faster Layout
Proton has rolled out a major update for its encrypted Mail app, introducing a refreshed layout along with a brand-new offline mode.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 26, 2025
1 min read
Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Prime Subscription Lawsuit
Amazon agrees to pay $2.5B to settle FTC lawsuit over deceptive Prime sign-ups, including $1.5B in refunds to 35M customers.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 26, 2025
2 min read
Nvidia Open-Sources Audio2Face to Power Realistic 3D Avatar Animations
Nvidia open-sources Audio2Face, its AI tool that turns voice into realistic 3D facial animations for avatars in games, apps, and livestreams.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 26, 2025
1 min read
Archer Health Data Breach Exposes 145,000 Sensitive Medical Records
A massive data breach at California-based Archer Health, Inc. has exposed more than 145,000 sensitive medical files after an unprotected database was discovered online.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 26, 2025
1 min read
Suspected Chinese Hackers Use Brickstorm Malware in Long-Term Espionage Attacks
Suspected Chinese state-backed hackers have been linked to long-term espionage operations against U.S. organizations in the technology and legal sectors, according to a new report by Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG).
Bijay Pokharel,
September 25, 2025
2 min read
UK Police Arrest Man Linked to Ransomware Attack That Disrupted European Airports
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has arrested a man in West Sussex in connection with the ransomware attack that disrupted airport operations and caused widespread flight delays across Europe last week.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 25, 2025
1 min read
Google Rolls Out Search Live in the US for Real-Time AI Conversations
Google is officially launching Search Live across the United States, giving users the ability to search by talking to an AI assistant in real-time.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 25, 2025
1 min read
YouTube Adds Option to Hide End Screen Pop-Ups for a Cleaner Viewing Experience
YouTube is rolling out a much-requested update that will let viewers dismiss the pop-up recommendations that appear at the end of videos.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 25, 2025
1 min read
Instagram Reaches 3 Billion Monthly Users
Instagram has officially crossed a new milestone with 3 billion monthly active users, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 25, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Is Coming to PlayStation 5 on December 8
Microsoft is bringing another one of its big Xbox titles to PlayStation. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch on the PlayStation 5 on December 8, 2025, Sony confirmed during its latest State of Play event.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 25, 2025
1 min read
Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 With Major AI and Performance Boosts
Qualcomm has officially announced its latest flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, designed for next-generation Android flagship smartphones.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 25, 2025
1 min read
5 Myths About VPN and DNS You Should Stop Believing
Discover 5 common myths about VPN and DNS, and learn how to stay truly safe online with facts, not misconceptions.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 25, 2025
3 min read
Spotify Brings Back Integration with Algoriddim’s djay App on Desktop
Spotify Premium subscribers can once again mix and stream music directly through Algoriddim’s djay software on Mac and Windows.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 24, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Teases Windows XP-Themed Crocs with Clippy and Internet Explorer Charms
Microsoft is leaning into nostalgia with a surprising fashion crossover — limited edition Windows XP-themed Crocs.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 24, 2025
1 min read
TikTok Agrees to Strengthen Child Privacy Measures in Canada
Canadian privacy authorities have reached an agreement with TikTok to improve protections for children after a joint investigation found the platform’s current measures inadequate.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 24, 2025
1 min read
European Police Arrest Five in €100 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Law enforcement authorities in Europe have arrested five suspects linked to a massive cryptocurrency investment fraud ring that stole more than €100 million ($118 million) from over 100 victims.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 24, 2025
1 min read
Cloudflare Mitigates Record-Breaking 22.2 Tbps DDoS Attack
Cloudflare has successfully mitigated the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack ever recorded, peaking at 22.2 terabits per second (Tbps) and 10.6 billion packets per second (Bpps).
Bijay Pokharel,
September 24, 2025
1 min read
SolarWinds Issues Hotfix for Critical Web Help Desk Vulnerability
SolarWinds has released a hotfix for a critical security flaw in its Web Help Desk (WHD) product that allows remote code execution (RCE) without authentication.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 24, 2025
1 min read



