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.
ChatGPT Testing Gmail and Google Calendar Integration for Smarter Productivity
OpenAI appears to be testing Gmail and Google Calendar integration within ChatGPT, aiming to enhance how users manage emails and schedules using AI.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 20, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft to Enforce New Windows 365 and Microsoft 365 Security Defaults
Microsoft has announced new security defaults for Windows 365 Cloud PCs, set to roll out in the second half of 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 20, 2025
1 min read
DOJ Seizes Record $225M in Crypto Linked to Investment Fraud and Laundering
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized over $225 million in cryptocurrency tied to a global investment fraud and money laundering network, marking the largest crypto seizure in U.S. Secret Service history.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 20, 2025
1 min read
Massive Credential Leak Sparks Alarm, But It’s Not a New Breach
A massive compilation of stolen credentials has resurfaced online, triggering alarmist headlines about a so-called "mother of all breaches."
Bijay Pokharel,
June 20, 2025
1 min read
China-Linked Salt Typhoon Hackers Breach Satellite Firm Viasat
Satellite communications provider Viasat has become the latest target of the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2025
1 min read
Bluesky Briefly Suspends Vice President JD Vance’s Account After He Joins Platform
U.S. Vice President JD Vance faced an unexpected hiccup while joining Bluesky on Wednesday evening, as his newly created account was briefly suspended by the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2025
1 min read
SpaceX Starship Prototype Explodes During Test Ahead of 10th Flight Attempt
One of SpaceX’s Starship launch vehicles exploded late Wednesday night during a test on a stand in Texas, raising new questions about the timeline of the company’s next orbital launch.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2025
1 min read
DuckDuckGo Expands Scam Blocker to Cover Fake Online Stores and More
DuckDuckGo has enhanced its built-in scam protection tool to now detect and warn users about fake e-commerce websites, fraudulent crypto exchanges, and misleading virus scam pages.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2025
1 min read
Hackers Burn $90M in Crypto After Nobitex Exchange Breach
The pro-Israel hacking group Predatory Sparrow has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on Nobitex, Iran’s largest crypto exchange, stealing and burning over $90 million in cryptocurrency in a politically motivated move.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2025
1 min read
Midjourney Launches V1 AI Video Generator With Surreal Animations and Custom Controls
Midjourney has officially launched V1, its long-awaited AI video generation model, allowing users to turn images into short animated clips.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2025
1 min read
Google Launches ‘Search Live’ Voice Chat Feature in AI Mode
Google is bringing Search Live into its AI Mode, enabling users to have real-time voice conversations with its Gemini-powered chatbot directly from the Google Search engine.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2025
1 min read
Facebook to Introduce Passkey Login Support on Mobile App
Facebook is rolling out passkey support on its mobile app, enabling users to log in using device-based authentication methods, such as fingerprint, face scan, or PIN.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2025
1 min read
YouTube to Bring Veo 3 AI Video Generator to Shorts This Summer
YouTube is set to integrate Google’s latest AI video generation model, Veo 3, into YouTube Shorts later this summer, as announced by CEO Neal Mohan during a keynote at Cannes Lions.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2025
1 min read
Gemini App Quietly Adds Video Uploads for Analysis on Mobile
Google just rolled out a major update to its Gemini AI models, including a new 2.5 Flash-Lite version.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2025
1 min read
Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deadline Again
US President Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline for TikTok to separate from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a ban in the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2025
1 min read
Iran Cuts Global Internet Access Amid Escalating Cyber Conflict With Israel
Amid a growing conflict with Israel, Iran has started restricting internet access for its citizens and is reportedly preparing to completely disconnect from the global internet by Tuesday night.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2025
2 min read
Axiom Mission 4 Launch to ISS Rescheduled for June 22
NASA has again rescheduled the launch of the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), until Sunday, June 22.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2025
2 min read
Adobe Launches Firefly AI App for Mobile with OpenAI, Google, and More
Adobe has officially launched its first dedicated artificial intelligence smartphone app, bringing powerful generative tools to users on iOS and Android.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2025
1 min read
Cock.li Confirms Major Data Breach Exposing Over 1 Million User Accounts
Privacy-focused email provider Cock.li has confirmed a data breach affecting more than 1 million users, after hackers exploited a flaw in its now-deprecated Roundcube webmail platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2025
1 min read
UK Fines 23andMe £2.31M Over ‘Profoundly Damaging’ Data Breach Affecting Millions
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined genetic testing company 23andMe £2.31 million (approximately USD 3.12 million) for serious security failures that led to a major data breach in 2023, exposing the sensitive personal and genetic information of millions.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2025
1 min read



