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.
Russia Restricts WhatsApp and Telegram Calls, Citing Security Concerns
Russia has partially blocked voice calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, claiming the platforms failed to curb misuse for fraud, extortion, and terrorism.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2025
1 min read
Why File Copy in Windows Gets Stuck and How to Fix It
If file copying in Windows freezes, it may be due to drive issues, software conflicts, or system errors. Here’s how to fix it and speed up transfers.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2025
4 min read
Microsoft Says to Ignore New CertEnroll Errors in Windows 11 24H2 Updates
Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to ignore new CertEnroll errors after July 2025 updates, confirming no impact on system functionality.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
1 min read
Apple Denies Elon Musk’s Allegations of Favoritism to ChatGPT
Apple has denied any foul play, insisting its platform is “fair and free of bias" after Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk accused the iPhone maker of favouritism in App Store rankings.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
1 min read
Women with Down Syndrome at High Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease: Study
Women with Down syndrome have more advanced signs of Alzheimer's disease than men do, according to research.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
2 min read
WordPress File Manager 8.4.2 Vulnerability Patched (CVE-2025-0818)
A security flaw in WordPress File Manager allowed file deletion by unauthenticated users. Update plugins now to stay protected.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
1 min read
Fixing “Your PHP Installation Appears to Be Missing the MySQL Extension” Error in WordPress
Fix the WordPress ‘missing MySQL extension’ error quickly by restoring the default .htaccess file with this simple step-by-step guide.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
3 min read
OpenAI Adds Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts Integration to ChatGPT
OpenAI has rolled out a new feature that lets ChatGPT connect with your Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft’s August 2025 Patch Tuesday Fixes 107 Security Flaws, Including One Zero-Day
Microsoft has released its August 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, fixing 107 security issues across its products.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
1 min read
US Government Seizes $1 Million in Crypto from BlackSuit Ransomware Gang
The U.S. Department of Justice has seized more than $1 million in cryptocurrency from the BlackSuit ransomware gang.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
1 min read
Russian Hackers Suspected in U.S. Federal Court Filing System Breach
Russian government hackers are believed to be behind a major cyberattack on the U.S. federal court’s electronic filing systems, according to reports.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
1 min read
Perplexity Offers $34.5 Billion to Buy Google Chrome
AI search startup Perplexity has made an unexpected $34.5 billion offer to buy Google Chrome, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
1 min read
Threads Hits 400 Million Monthly Users Up from 350 Million in April
Threads has crossed 400 million monthly active users.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
1 min read
Windows 11 Now More Popular Than Windows 10 as Support Changes Approach
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 version for devices equipped with certain incompatible components, including SenseShield Technology code-obfuscation drivers, integrated cameras, Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers, wallpaper customization tools, and Dirac audio enhancement software.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2025
1 min read
Rockstar Adds Nvidia DLSS 4 Support to GTA V Enhanced, Alongside New Nvidia Game Ready Driver
Rockstar Games is rolling out Nvidia’s DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation support for Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced starting today.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Rolls Out Lightweight Taskbar Apps for Microsoft 365 on Windows 11
Microsoft has started rolling out new lightweight taskbar apps for Microsoft 365 users on Windows 11.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2025
1 min read
Epic Games to Bring Fortnite Back to iPhones in Australia After Court Ruling
Epic Games has announced that Fortnite will return to iPhones in Australia soon.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2025
2 min read
AI Can Help Detect Early Larynx Cancer from Sound of Voice: Study
A team of US scientists showed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help detect early larynx or voice box cancer from the sound of the patient’s voice.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2025
2 min read
Elon Musk Alleges Apple Favours OpenAI over xAI, Threatens Legal Action
Elon Musk on Tuesday threatened legal action against tech giant Apple, alleging that the company is unjustly favouring the OpenAI application in its App Store.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2025
2 min read
How to Delete a Folder That Says “You Require Permission” in Windows 11
This can happen when the folder was created by another account, copied from another device, or is protected by the operating system. In some cases, file system issues can also cause this problem. The methods below will help you delete such folders safely and effectively.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2025
2 min read



