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.
Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max With New Design, A19 Pro Chip, and Powerful Camera System
Apple has officially introduced the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, featuring a brand-new aluminum unibody design, the powerful A19 Pro chip, and major camera upgrades.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 10, 2025
1 min read
Pakistan Spying on Millions Through Phone-Tapping System and Chinese Firewall, Amnesty Says
Amnesty International says Pakistan is spying on millions of its citizens using a phone-tapping system and a Chinese-built internet firewall.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2025
1 min read
Firefox Will Let You Shake Your iPhone to Summarize Webpages
Mozilla is adding a new AI feature to Firefox that lets users shake their iPhone to get an instant summary of the webpage they’re on. The feature starts rolling out this week.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2025
1 min read
Calcio, Italy’s Largest Piracy Sports Streaming Platform, Shut Down by ACE and DAZN
Calcio, one of the world’s biggest piracy sports streaming platforms, has been shut down following a joint crackdown by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and DAZN.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2025
1 min read
Plex Urges Users to Reset Passwords After Data Breach
Media streaming platform Plex is warning customers to reset their passwords following a new data breach that exposed user authentication data.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2025
1 min read
Bluesky Introduces Bookmarks to Save Posts for Later
Bluesky has rolled out a much-requested feature: bookmarks.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2025
1 min read
Signal Launches First Paid Feature With Encrypted Cloud Backups
Signal has introduced its first-ever paid feature: secure, end-to-end encrypted backups for older chats and media.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2025
1 min read
Google Expands Gemini With Audio Support, New Languages in Search, and NotebookLM Report Styles
Google has rolled out three major updates to its Gemini-powered products, bringing new features to the Gemini app, Google Search, and NotebookLM.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2025
1 min read
Nintendo Wins $2 Million Piracy Lawsuit Against Switch Modder
Nintendo has secured another major victory in its fight against piracy. A Washington District Court has ordered Ryan Daley to pay $2 million in damages and stop selling modified Nintendo Switch consoles online, according to court documents.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2025
1 min read
Nepal Protests: At Least 19 Dead, 256 Injured as Gen-Z Demonstrations Escalate
At least 18 people have been killed and 256 others injured during large-scale protests led by Gen-Z youths across Nepal, according to the Ministry of Health.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 8, 2025
1 min read
WhatsApp Brings Live Photos Support to iOS Beta
WhatsApp is adding support for Live Photos on iOS, giving users more ways to share moments in chats, groups, and channels.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 8, 2025
1 min read
Amazon Music Launches AI-Powered Weekly Vibe Playlists
Amazon Music has rolled out a new feature that uses AI to generate playlists based on your listening habits. Called “Weekly Vibe,” the feature creates a personalized themed playlist every Monday, reflecting the type of music you’ve been enjoying over the past week.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 8, 2025
1 min read
Fake Facebook Login Alert Emails Are Stealing User Accounts
A new phishing campaign is targeting Facebook users with fake security alert emails designed to steal account credentials.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 8, 2025
1 min read
Police Open Fire on Gen Z Protest in Kathmandu, Dozens Dead and Injured
At least 17 people have died and more than 200 others were injured after police opened fire on Gen Z protesters in Baneshwor, Kathmandu, on Sunday.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 8, 2025
1 min read
TikTok Removes Nearly 1.9 Million Videos in Nepal in Q1 2025
TikTok has released its Q1 2025 enforcement report, revealing that the platform removed 1,876,563 videos in Nepal for violating community guidelines.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 8, 2025
1 min read
iCloud Calendar Invites Abused in New Phishing Scam Disguised as Purchase Notifications
Scammers have found a new way to bypass spam filters by exploiting Apple’s iCloud Calendar invite system to send callback phishing emails directly from Apple’s own mail servers.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 8, 2025
1 min read
How to Fix SSL Handshake Failed and Cloudflare Errors (525, 522, 520, 524)
In this guide, we’ll break down what the SSL handshake is, why it sometimes fails, what common Cloudflare errors mean, and—most importantly—how you can fix them.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 8, 2025
5 min read
VirusTotal Detects Phishing Campaign Hidden in SVG Files
VirusTotal has uncovered a phishing campaign that uses SVG image files to deliver malware by impersonating Colombia’s judicial system.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 7, 2025
1 min read
Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Internet Connectivity Across Multiple Countries
Internet services in several countries are experiencing disruptions after undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 7, 2025
1 min read
Abijita Foundation Celebrates 8th Anniversary
We are excited to announce that Abijita Foundation has reached its 8th anniversary!
Bijay Pokharel,
September 7, 2025
1 min read



