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.
Swiss Government Hit by Data Leak After Ransomware Attack on Radix
The Swiss government has confirmed that sensitive information from several federal offices may have been exposed after a ransomware attack targeted Radix, a third-party organization based in Zurich.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Adds New Tool to Block Email Bombing Attacks in Office 365
Microsoft is adding a new layer of protection to its Defender for Office 365 email security system to automatically stop email bombing attacks, a growing cyber threat that floods inboxes with massive amounts of messages.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2025
2 min read
U.S. Agencies Warn of Possible Iranian Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure
The FBI and NSA, along with other U.S. cyber agencies, have issued a serious warning today about possible cyberattacks from hackers linked to Iran.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2025
2 min read
Five People Caught in Spain for Massive Crypto Scam That Cheated Thousands
Spanish police have arrested five people in Madrid and the Canary Islands, accused of helping move and hide around $540 million (€460 million) linked to fake cryptocurrency investment schemes.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2025
1 min read
Instagram Adds Song Previews for Spotify Shares in Stories
Instagram announced Monday that users can now listen to song previews directly within Stories when tracks are shared from Spotify, a long-awaited update aimed at improving in-app music discovery.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2025
1 min read
Automattic Puts Tumblr-to-WordPress Migration on Hold
Automattic has paused its plans to migrate Tumblr’s backend to WordPress, according to CEO Matt Mullenweg in a new episode of Decoder.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2025
1 min read
Google Launches Calendar App for Apple Watch
After years of limited support, Google is expanding its presence on watchOS with the launch of a new Google Calendar app for the Apple Watch.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Authenticator to Drop Password Autofill Support This Summer
Microsoft is phasing out the password management features of its Authenticator app.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2025
1 min read
NASA Plus Live Programming Coming to Netflix This Summer
NASA’s ad-free streaming service, NASA Plus, which launched in November 2023, is expanding its reach.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2025
1 min read
Israeli Researchers Discover Security Flaw in Popular AI Chatbots
Israeli researchers have uncovered a security flaw in some popular Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots, including ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini, according to a statement released by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 1, 2025
1 min read
U.S. Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Over HPE’s $14 Billion Acquisition of Juniper Networks
The U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement with Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) regarding its $14 billion all-cash acquisition of Juniper Networks.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 30, 2025
1 min read
Gmail’s AI Search Update Now Available for Business Users
Gmail is making it easier for business users to find important emails with the rollout of its AI-powered search upgrade to Google Workspace accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 30, 2025
1 min read
Bluetooth Chip Vulnerabilities Expose Popular Audio Devices to Eavesdropping Risks
Researchers have discovered multiple vulnerabilities in a widely used Bluetooth chipset, putting over two dozen audio devices from major brands such as Bose, Sony, Jabra, JBL, Marshall, and others at risk.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 30, 2025
1 min read
Google Rolls Out Veo 3 Video Generator via Vertex AI with $300 Free Trial
Google is officially rolling out its advanced generative video model, Veo 3, to all users through Vertex AI, the machine learning platform within Google Cloud.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 30, 2025
1 min read
Trump Claims TikTok Has a Buyer, Says Deal May Need China’s Approval
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that a buyer has been found for TikTok, the popular short-form video app currently owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 30, 2025
1 min read
How to Recover Deleted Files from a NAS Device: Step-by-Step Guide
In this guide, we will walk you through simple steps to help you recover your deleted files from a NAS device.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 30, 2025
2 min read
Let’s Encrypt Stops Sending Certificate Expiry Emails, Citing Costs and Automation
Let’s Encrypt, the nonprofit certificate authority that provides free SSL/TLS certificates to secure websites with HTTPS, has officially stopped sending out email notifications about upcoming certificate expirations.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 29, 2025
2 min read
Scattered Spider Hackers Now Targeting Airlines, FBI Warns
The FBI and top cybersecurity firms are sounding the alarm as Scattered Spider, a notorious hacking group, targets the airline and transportation sectors.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 29, 2025
1 min read
Meta Hires More OpenAI Researchers Amid AI Talent War
Meta is continuing its aggressive recruitment from rival AI labs, reportedly hiring four more researchers from OpenAI.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 29, 2025
1 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a VPN in 2026 (And Why ExpressVPN Is the Best Choice)
If you want the best all-in-one VPN, we highly recommend ExpressVPN. It's fast, secure, easy to use, and works across all devices — backed by trusted reviews and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 29, 2025
3 min read



