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 Now Has 3 Million Paying Business Users of ChatGPT
OpenAI now supports 3 million paying business users of ChatGPT, up from 2 million announced in February earlier this year, it announced on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 5, 2025
2 min read
Trump Signs Proclamation Banning Entry From 12 Countries Over Terror Concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing the need to protect against terrorism and other security threats.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 5, 2025
1 min read
U.S. Seizes BidenCash Dark Web Marketplace in International Crackdown
U.S. authorities have seized over 145 domains linked to BidenCash, a notorious dark web marketplace that trafficked in stolen credit cards, personal data, and server access credentials.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 5, 2025
1 min read
Ukrainian Hacker Arrested for $4.5 Million Crypto Mining Scam Using Stolen Hosting Accounts
Ukrainian police have arrested a 35-year-old man accused of hacking into more than 5,000 user accounts belonging to an international web hosting company.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 5, 2025
1 min read
FBI: Play Ransomware Has Hit Nearly 900 Organizations Worldwide
The FBI has revealed that the Play ransomware gang has breached around 900 organizations as of May 2025, three times more than previously reported in October 2023.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 5, 2025
1 min read
Ransomware Gang Claims Responsibility for Kettering Health Cyberattack
A ransomware group called Interlock has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on Kettering Health, a network of hospitals and clinics in Ohio.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 5, 2025
2 min read
Apple Must Allow Web Links and External Payments in App Store, Court Rules
Apple will now be required to continue allowing web links and external payment options in apps listed on the App Store.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 5, 2025
2 min read
OpenAI Adds Note Recording and Cloud Storage Support to ChatGPT
OpenAI has added new features to ChatGPT, including a 'record mode' that lets users capture meetings, brainstorm ideas, or even record their thoughts.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 5, 2025
1 min read
Hackers Use Fake IT Support Calls to Steal Data from Salesforce Users, Google Warns
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has uncovered a new cyberattack campaign targeting large companies that use Salesforce.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 4, 2025
2 min read
Over 3.6 Million User Records Exposed in Passion.io Data Leak
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a major data leak involving over 3.6 million records linked to a no-code app development platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 4, 2025
2 min read
Maternal Exposure to Toxic Air During Pregnancy Can Raise Premature Birth Risk: Study
A study found that exposure to tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolism and alter key biological pathways.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 4, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Tests New Quick Machine Recovery Settings in Windows 11
Microsoft is introducing a new page in Windows 11 Settings to make managing device recovery easier and more customizable.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 4, 2025
2 min read
Mozilla Introduces New Security Feature to Stop Malicious Crypto Extensions on Firefox
Mozilla has launched a new security feature to protect Firefox users from harmful browser extensions that target cryptocurrency wallets.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 4, 2025
1 min read
Reddit Adds New Privacy Settings to Let Users Control What Appears on Their Profile
Reddit has announced a new feature designed to give users more control over their privacy.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 4, 2025
2 min read
TikTok Expands Tools to Personalize and Filter Your Feed
TikTok is giving users more control over what they see on their For You feed.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 4, 2025
1 min read
ChatGPT Adds More Personalization for Free Users
OpenAI is now bringing more personalized features to free users of ChatGPT.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 4, 2025
1 min read
Google Pauses “Ask Photos” AI Feature in Google Photos
Google has temporarily stopped rolling out its AI-powered “Ask Photos” tool in the Google Photos app.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 4, 2025
1 min read
Google Drive Now Shows AI Summaries with “Catch Me Up” Feature
Google is adding a new feature to Google Drive called “Catch me up,” powered by its Gemini AI.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 4, 2025
1 min read
Adobe Photoshop Now Available on Android (Beta)
Adobe has launched a beta version of Photoshop for Android, following its earlier release for iPhone in February.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 3, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Finally Cuts Back on Edge Prompts in Europe
Microsoft is giving Windows users in Europe more control over their PCs by rolling out changes that reduce the dominance of its apps like Edge, Bing, and the Microsoft Store.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 3, 2025
1 min read



