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.
Nvidia Plans to Resume AI Chip Sales to China Amid Shifting U.S. Policy
Nvidia announced on Monday that it has applied for licenses to resume selling its H20 artificial intelligence chips to China.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
3 min read
Reddit Starts Age Verification for Mature Content in the UK
Reddit has started requiring users in the United Kingdom to verify their age before they can access certain mature content.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
2 min read
Tesla Finally Launches in India with First Showroom in Mumbai
Elon Musk-owned Tesla has officially entered the Indian market.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
3 min read
Google Plans to Launch Standalone YouTube Subscription in South Korea
Google plans to launch a standalone premium subscription plan for YouTube video streaming without the music streaming component in South Korea, as part of a voluntary corrective measure to address its alleged anti-competitive practice, the country's antitrust regulator said on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
2 min read
UK Launches Cyber Vulnerability Research Program for External Experts
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched a new Vulnerability Research Initiative (VRI) aimed at enhancing collaboration with external cybersecurity researchers to improve the discovery and understanding of software and hardware vulnerabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
1 min read
Gigabyte Motherboards Affected by Critical UEFI Firmware Flaws Enabling Stealth Malware
More than 240 Gigabyte motherboard models are vulnerable to critical security flaws in their UEFI firmware that could allow attackers to install stealthy bootkit malware.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
2 min read
Episource Data Breach Exposes Health Info of Over 5.4 Million Americans
Medical billing company Episource is alerting more than 5.4 million individuals across the U.S. after their personal and health information was stolen in a cyberattack earlier this year, making it one of 2025’s largest healthcare breaches so far.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
1 min read
Meta Cracks Down on “Unoriginal” Content and Fake Accounts on Facebook
Meta has announced new steps to curb the spread of unoriginal content on Facebook, targeting accounts that repeatedly repost others’ text, photos, or videos without adding value.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft to End New Microsoft 365 Features on Windows 10 Starting August 2026
Microsoft has quietly announced that it will stop adding new features to Microsoft 365 (Office apps) for Windows 10 users, starting in August 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
1 min read
Windows 11 to Get Adaptive Energy Saver Mode to Boost Laptop Battery Life
Microsoft has begun testing a new adaptive energy saver mode in Windows 11 that aims to extend laptop battery life without compromising usability.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 15, 2025
1 min read
Bitcoin Surges Past $1,21,000 Milestone for First Time
Bitcoin surged past the $1,21,000 milestone for the first time on Monday. According to data from CoinMarketCap, the cryptocurrency went up 2.75 per cent at $1,21,097.94 in early trade.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 14, 2025
2 min read
Hackers Exploit Google Gemini to Show Fake Security Warnings in Email Summaries
Security researchers have discovered a new way hackers can manipulate Google Gemini for Workspace to display fake warnings in email summaries, without using any links or attachments.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 14, 2025
1 min read
Grok AI Apologizes for Offensive Posts, xAI Blames Software Bug
The company behind it, xAI, said it was “horrified” by the behavior and blamed a software issue for the problem.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 13, 2025
2 min read
Hackers Exploit Critical Wing FTP Server Flaw (CVE-2025-47812) Just One Day After Disclosure
Hackers have begun exploiting a severe remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Wing FTP Server (CVE-2025-47812) just a day after its technical details were made public by security researcher Julien Ahrens.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 13, 2025
1 min read
NVIDIA Urges Users to Enable ECC to Prevent Rowhammer Attacks on GPUs
NVIDIA has issued a security warning urging users to enable System-Level Error-Correcting Code (ECC) on GPUs with GDDR6 memory to protect against Rowhammer attacks, a hardware-based vulnerability that can corrupt memory and compromise system stability.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2025
2 min read
Gravity Forms WordPress Plugin Hit by Supply-Chain Attack
A major supply-chain attack has compromised the popular Gravity Forms WordPress plugin, affecting manual downloads from the official website.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2025
1 min read
McDonald’s McHire Job Platform Exposed Data of 64 Million Applicants
A critical vulnerability in McHire, McDonald’s chatbot-based job application platform, exposed the personal data and chat transcripts of over 64 million U.S. job applicants.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2025
1 min read
FBI Shuts Down Popular Nintendo Switch Piracy Site NSW2U
The FBI has officially seized NSW2U.com, a well-known site used to distribute pirated Nintendo Switch games. Visitors to the site are now greeted with a seizure notice, confirming the FBI's action under a warrant.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2025
1 min read
How to Speed Up Any OLD Laptop in 3 Minutes (No Tech Skills Needed)
Discover simple, beginner-friendly ways to instantly speed up your old laptop in just 3 minutes. No tech skills or special software required!
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2025
2 min read
YouTube Clears Up Confusion About New Monetization Rules
YouTube is trying to calm creators after backlash over its upcoming update to monetization rules, set to start on July 15, 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2025
1 min read



