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.
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
Consumer Reports Urges Microsoft to Extend Windows 10 Support Deadline
Consumer Reports is asking Microsoft to delay its plan to end free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2025
1 min read
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Enforcement Until December 16, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that pushes back the enforcement of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — the law aimed at banning TikTok in the U.S. The delay lasts until December 16, 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2025
1 min read
Sam Altman Says OpenAI Is Building Teen Safety Measures as Parents Testify on AI-Linked Suicides
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company is working to balance privacy, freedom, and teen safety — principles he acknowledged are often in conflict.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2025
2 min read
New York Man Resentenced to Three Years for Running BreachForums and Possessing CSAM
A New York man has been resentenced to three years in prison for creating and operating BreachForums, one of the world’s largest cybercrime marketplaces, and for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft to Shut Down Monetize Now Platform on October 15, 2025
Microsoft has announced that it will officially deprecate its Monetize Now platform on October 15, 2025, as part of an effort to streamline its advertising services.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 17, 2025
1 min read
Making ChatGPT Less Annoying: OpenAI to Roll Out Personalization Updates
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that the company is preparing to release updates to ChatGPT’s personalization page in the coming days.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 16, 2025
1 min read
Google Lays off over 200 AI Contractors: Report
Google has reportedly laid off more than 200 contractors working on its artificial intelligence projects, including Gemini and AI Overviews.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 16, 2025
2 min read
Hackers Created Fake Account in Google’s Law Enforcement Request System, No Data Accessed
Google has confirmed that hackers managed to create a fraudulent account inside its Law Enforcement Request System (LERS), the platform used by law enforcement agencies worldwide to submit subpoenas, court orders, and emergency data requests.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 16, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft to Auto-Install Microsoft 365 Copilot App on Windows Devices Starting October
Microsoft will begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices with Microsoft 365 desktop client apps starting next month.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 16, 2025
1 min read
Snap Unveils Snap OS 2.0 With Native Browser, WebXR Support, and AR Upgrades
Snap has announced Snap OS 2.0, the latest version of the operating system that powers its AR glasses, Snap Spectacles.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 16, 2025
1 min read
Spotify Free Users Can Now Play Any Song, But With Limits
Spotify is finally lifting one of its biggest frustrations for free users: the inability to play specific tracks on demand.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 16, 2025
1 min read
Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26 With New Liquid Glass Design and iPhone Calling Support
Apple has officially released macOS Tahoe 26 for all compatible MacBooks and Mac desktops.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 16, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Brings Free Copilot Chat to Office Apps for All Microsoft 365 Business Users
Microsoft is rolling out free access to Copilot Chat inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote for all Microsoft 365 business users starting today.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 16, 2025
1 min read
Windows 11’s Taskbar Gets Quick Access to Speed Tests — But There’s a Catch
Microsoft is adding a new feature to Windows 11 that lets users quickly check their Wi-Fi network speed directly from the taskbar.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 15, 2025
1 min read
Why VLC Is the Last Media Player You’ll Ever Need
VLC Media Player can handle almost any file format, earning its reputation as the ultimate, no-questions-asked universal video player.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 15, 2025
2 min read
Starlink is Back Again After a Brief Outage
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink faced a brief outage on Monday, leaving thousands of users without connectivity.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 15, 2025
1 min read
Fact Check: Viral Eiffel Tower Fire Video Was AI-Generated
A video claiming to show the Eiffel Tower in Paris engulfed in flames has gone viral on social media, but a fact check reveals that the footage is not real.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 15, 2025
1 min read
How to Free Up iPhone Storage Without Losing Memories
Learn how to free up iPhone storage without deleting photos, videos, or files. Step-by-step guide: offload apps, clear cache, remove duplicates, and use iCloud storage.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 15, 2025
3 min read
FBI Issues Alert on Salesforce Attacks by UNC6040 and UNC6395
The FBI has issued a FLASH alert warning about UNC6040 and UNC6395 targeting Salesforce platforms to steal corporate data and extort victims.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 15, 2025
2 min read



