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.
OpenAI Shuts Down ChatGPT Feature That Made Sensitive Chats Publicly Searchable
OpenAI has decided to remove a controversial feature in ChatGPT that allowed certain conversations to become publicly searchable on the internet.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 1, 2025
1 min read
Payoneer to Close Inactive Receiving Accounts Starting August 30, 2025
Payoneer has announced that it will begin closing inactive receiving accounts that haven’t processed any payments in the last two years.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 1, 2025
1 min read
UK VPN Usage Skyrockets After New Age-Verification Law
The United Kingdom has witnessed an unprecedented surge in VPN usage following the enforcement of a new age-verification law under the Online Safety Act.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2025
1 min read
Startup Germ Brings Encrypted Messaging to Bluesky
A new startup called Germ is launching encrypted messaging for users of the Bluesky social network.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2025
2 min read
Apple Patches Actively Exploited Chrome Vulnerability Found in ANGLE Graphics Engine
Apple has rolled out urgent security updates to fix a high-severity vulnerability that’s already being used in real-world attacks, primarily targeting Google Chrome users.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2025
2 min read
Hackers Exploit Critical Vulnerability in Popular WordPress Theme ‘Alone’ to Take Over Websites
A critical security flaw in the WordPress theme ‘Alone’ is being actively exploited by hackers to take full control of websites, according to a report from WordPress security firm Wordfence.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2025
2 min read
SafePay Ransomware Threatens to Leak 3.5TB of Stolen Ingram Micro Data
The SafePay ransomware gang is threatening to leak 3.5 terabytes of data allegedly stolen from Ingram Micro, a major global IT distributor and service provider.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2025
2 min read
GitHub Copilot Hits 20 Million Users as AI Coding Tool Market Heats Up
GitHub Copilot, the AI-powered coding assistant from Microsoft-owned GitHub, has now been used by more than 20 million people, according to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2025
2 min read
Google is expanding AI-based age detection for US users
Google is rolling out a new AI-powered system to estimate the age of its users in the United States, aiming to better identify and restrict access for people under 18. This move builds on earlier efforts to protect young users, including age-based restrictions on YouTube....
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2025
1 min read
Dropbox Passwords is shutting down on October 28
Dropbox is officially discontinuing its password manager, Dropbox Passwords, on October 28, 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2025
1 min read
Netflix vs Hulu vs Disney+ vs Prime Video vs Max — Which Is the Best Movie Streaming Site?
In the end, it all comes down to what kind of movies you like and how much you’re willing to spend. A lot of people end up juggling two or three platforms. If you’re just getting started, Prime Video and Disney+ offer great value. If...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 31, 2025
5 min read
OpenAI Adds New Study Mode to ChatGPT to Help You Learn Step by Step
OpenAI is launching a new feature in ChatGPT called study mode. This tool is designed to help users learn more effectively by guiding them through questions in a step by step way instead of just giving a quick answer.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2025
2 min read
YouTube Updates Profanity Rules and Now Allows Full Monetization Even With Early Swearing
YouTube is making a major change to how it treats strong language in videos, and creators are welcoming the move.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 30, 2025
2 min read
Windows 10 Turns 10 Years Old Today
It’s hard to believe, but Windows 10 was released exactly 10 years ago today.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2025
1 min read
The Best Streaming Software for 2026: What’s Leading the Game
Discover the best streaming software of 2026 with full features, pricing, and platform support to help you choose the perfect tool for your content.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2025
6 min read
Internet Archive Becomes Official U.S. Federal Depository Library
The Internet Archive has been officially designated as a U.S. federal depository library, expanding public access to a vast collection of government documents.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft to End Support for Windows 11 22H2 Enterprise and Education Editions in October
Microsoft has announced that support for the remaining editions of Windows 11 version 22H2 will officially end on October 14, 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2025
1 min read
Sploitlight macOS Flaw Could Expose Apple Intelligence and iCloud Data
A newly discovered macOS vulnerability, tracked as CVE 2025 31199, allowed attackers to bypass Apple's Transparency, Consent, and Control security system and access sensitive user data, including content cached by Apple Intelligence and information from other iCloud linked devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2025
2 min read
Tea App Data Breach Deepens as 1.1 Million Private Messages Leak Online
The data breach affecting the women-only Tea app has escalated, with hackers leaking an additional database containing over 1.1 million private messages exchanged between members, including sensitive conversations about personal relationships, cheating, and abortions.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2025
2 min read
Lovense Zero-Day Flaw Exposes Users’ Email Addresses, Enabling Doxxing Risk
A newly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in the connected sex toy platform Lovense allows attackers to obtain a user’s private email address simply by knowing their public username, putting millions of users at risk of doxxing and harassment.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 29, 2025
1 min read



