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.

CYBER SECURITY

Russia Frees REvil Ransomware Members After Guilty Pleas and Time Served

Four members of the infamous REvil ransomware gang have been released from custody in Russia after pleading guilty and being sentenced to time served.

Bijay Pokharel, June 24, 2025 2 min read

CYBER SECURITY

Russian Hackers Exploit Signal to Target Ukraine with New Malware

A notorious Russian state-sponsored hacking group known as APT28 is reportedly using Signal, the popular encrypted messaging app, to deliver malware in targeted cyberattacks against Ukrainian government officials.

Bijay Pokharel, June 24, 2025 2 min read

IT NEWS & UPDATES

Amazon’s AI-Powered Alexa+ Reaches Over a Million Users Through Invite-Only Rollout

Amazon’s next-generation voice assistant, Alexa+, is rapidly expanding its early access program.

Bijay Pokharel, June 24, 2025 1 min read

CYBER SECURITY

Canada Blames China-Linked Hackers for Telecom Espionage Attacks

The Canadian government and the FBI have confirmed that Chinese state-backed hackers have breached at least one Canadian telecommunications company, part of a broader cyber-espionage campaign linked to the group Salt Typhoon.

Bijay Pokharel, June 24, 2025 1 min read

GOOGLE

Google Chrome to Drop Support for Android 8 and 9 Starting August

Google has announced that Chrome 138 will be the final version of its web browser to support devices running Android 8 (Oreo) and Android 9 (Pie).

Bijay Pokharel, June 24, 2025 1 min read

IT NEWS & UPDATES

T-Mobile to Launch Starlink-Powered Satellite Messaging Service on July 23

T-Mobile is set to officially launch its satellite-powered messaging service, "T-Satellite," on July 23, following months of beta testing.

Bijay Pokharel, June 24, 2025 1 min read

CYBER SECURITY

Oxford City Council Data Breach Exposes Staff Information from 2001–2022

Oxford City Council has confirmed a data breach after threat actors accessed personally identifiable information (PII) stored on legacy systems, affecting past and present Council staff.

Bijay Pokharel, June 23, 2025 1 min read

CYBER SECURITY

CoinMarketCap Supply Chain Attack Drains Crypto Wallets of 110 Victims

Popular cryptocurrency price tracker CoinMarketCap suffered a website supply chain attack that exposed site visitors to a malicious wallet drainer campaign, resulting in over $43,000 stolen from unsuspecting users.

Bijay Pokharel, June 23, 2025 1 min read

IT NEWS & UPDATES

Hackers Exploit Motors WordPress Theme Bug to Hijack Admin Accounts

Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the WordPress theme “Motors” to take over administrator accounts and gain full control of affected websites.

Bijay Pokharel, June 22, 2025 2 min read

CYBER SECURITY

Russian Hackers Trick Gmail Users with Fake State Department Invites to Steal Emails

Russian state-sponsored hackers have found a new way to bypass Google’s two-factor authentication by exploiting a legitimate feature known as app-specific passwords.

Bijay Pokharel, June 22, 2025 2 min read

IT NEWS & UPDATES

AT&T Agrees to $177 Million Settlement Over Massive Data Breaches

A U.S. judge has granted preliminary approval to a $177 million class-action settlement with AT&T, resolving lawsuits tied to major data breaches in 2024 that exposed the personal information of tens of millions of customers.