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.
Researchers Use ChatGPT to Steal Gmail Data in “Shadow Leak” Attack
Security researchers have demonstrated how ChatGPT can be tricked into stealing sensitive Gmail data, highlighting new risks tied to agentic AI systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 20, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft to Raise Xbox Series X and S Prices in the US Starting October
Microsoft is set to increase the prices of its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles in the United States next month. Beginning October 3rd, the Xbox Series X will cost $649.99, up from its current $599.99, while the Xbox Series S will move to $399.99, up from $379.99.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 20, 2025
1 min read
Trump Speaks to Chinese President Xi, Announces Tiktok ‘Approval’
US President Donald Trump held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, announcing that the Chinese leader has approved the TikTok deal, which would allow the social media app to keep operating in the U.S.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 20, 2025
2 min read
Why Your Keyboard F and J Keys Have Tiny Bumps (And Why You Should Care)
Ever wondered why F and J keys on your keyboard have tiny bumps? Discover their secret purpose and improve your typing instantly!
Bijay Pokharel,
September 19, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Brings Free AI Writing Tools to Notepad on Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft is adding free AI-powered text writing features to Notepad for Windows 11 users with Copilot+ PCs.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 19, 2025
1 min read
Google Now Lets You Share Custom Gemini AI Assistants Known as Gems
Google is rolling out the ability to share Gemini Gems — custom AI assistants built for specific tasks — the company announced on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 19, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Rolls Out Gaming Copilot on Windows 11, Coming to Xbox App Next Month
Microsoft has started rolling out its new Gaming Copilot to all Windows 11 users, just a month after initial testing in the Game Bar.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 19, 2025
1 min read
FTC Accuses Ticketmaster and Live Nation of Profiting Twice from Inflated Resale Market
The White House’s on-again-off-again antitrust battle has taken a new aim at Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 19, 2025
1 min read
Google Patches Sixth Chrome Zero-Day Exploited in Attacks This Year
Google has released emergency security updates to patch another actively exploited Chrome zero-day vulnerability—the sixth so far in 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2025
1 min read
Valve to Drop 32-Bit Windows Support for Steam in 2026
Valve has announced that its Steam app will no longer support 32-bit versions of Windows starting January 1, 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2025
1 min read
Samsung Pushes Ads to Smart Fridges in U.S. Pilot Program
Samsung is rolling out a software update to its Family Hub refrigerators in the U.S. that introduces advertisements directly onto fridge screens — a move that has sparked backlash among customers.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2025
1 min read
Lotte Card Confirms Data Breach Impacting 3 Million Customers
Lotte Card Co., South Korea’s fifth-largest card issuer, confirmed on Thursday that the personal data of roughly 3 million customers was compromised in a hacking incident last month.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft and Cloudflare Disrupt RaccoonO365 Phishing-as-a-Service Operation
Microsoft and Cloudflare have successfully disrupted RaccoonO365, a large-scale Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) operation that enabled cybercriminals to steal thousands of Microsoft 365 credentials worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2025
2 min read
ShinyHunters Claim Theft of 1.5 Billion Salesforce Records Using Compromised OAuth Tokens
The notorious ShinyHunters extortion group claims to have stolen over 1.5 billion Salesforce records from more than 760 companies by exploiting compromised OAuth tokens from Salesloft Drift.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2025
2 min read
Meta Launches Hyperscape, Letting Quest Users Capture and Recreate Real-World Spaces in VR
Meta is rolling out a new technology called Hyperscape, which allows Quest headset users to capture real-world spaces and turn them into digital, photorealistic VR replicas.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2025
2 min read
Meta Brings Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN to Quest Headsets With New Horizon TV Hub
Meta is expanding entertainment options on its Quest headsets by introducing a new Horizon TV hub, unveiled during the company’s Meta Connect keynote on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2025
1 min read
Facebook Faces Backlash as Sexually Explicit Ads Continue to Slip Through Review System
Sexually explicit ads are resurfacing on Facebook despite Meta’s strict policies, raising concerns about user safety and repeated moderation failures.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 18, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Seizes 340 Phishing Websites Linked to Nigerian Service Raccoon0365
Microsoft has taken down nearly 340 websites tied to Raccoon0365, a fast-growing Nigerian-based phishing service that helped cybercriminals steal at least 5,000 Microsoft user credentials.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2025
1 min read
Apple Fixes Zero-Day Bug Exploited in Sophisticated Attacks on Older iPhones and iPads
Apple has released new security updates for older iPhones and iPads to patch a zero-day vulnerability that was actively exploited in highly targeted attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2025
1 min read
Google Launches New Search App for Windows With AI and Google Lens
With a simple Alt + Space shortcut, users can instantly search through files on their computer, installed apps, Google Drive, and the web.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2025
1 min read



