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.
Microsoft Authenticator to Drop Password Autofill Feature in July 2025
Microsoft has started warning users that its Authenticator app will stop supporting password autofill features starting July 2025, urging users to switch to Microsoft Edge or export their passwords before the deadline.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 30, 2025
1 min read
Safari Vulnerability Lets Hackers Steal Login Credentials Using Fullscreen Trick
A newly discovered vulnerability in Apple’s Safari browser could allow cybercriminals to steal user credentials using a deceptive technique known as a "browser-in-the-middle" (BitM) attack.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 30, 2025
2 min read
Mozilla Releases Emergency Firefox 139.0.1 Update to Fix NVIDIA Graphics Bug
Mozilla has quickly rolled out an emergency update, Firefox 139.0.1, to fix a serious graphics issue that appeared after the release of Firefox 139 on May 27.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 30, 2025
2 min read
WhatsApp Is Working on a New Logout Option Without Losing Your Data
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that would let users sign out of the app without deleting their account or losing their data.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 30, 2025
1 min read
Google Drive Can Now Summarize Videos with Gemini AI
Google is adding helpful new features to Drive, making it easier for Workspace users to understand what’s in their saved videos.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 30, 2025
1 min read
Instagram Now Lets You Post 3:4 Photos Without Cropping
Instagram has started supporting photos in a 3:4 aspect ratio.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 30, 2025
1 min read
YouTube is Adding a New Lens Feature to Shorts
YouTube is introducing a new feature called Lens to its Shorts videos.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 30, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Enhances HDR Controls in Latest Windows 11 Update
Microsoft has released a new monthly update for Windows 11 that greatly improves HDR (High Dynamic Range) support.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 29, 2025
1 min read
Apple Blocks $9 Billion in App Store Fraud, Cracks Down on Millions of Risky Accounts and Apps
Apple says it has stopped over $9 billion in fraudulent App Store transactions over the past five years, with $2 billion of that blocked in 2024 alone.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 29, 2025
2 min read
Ford Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles in the US Due to Rearview Camera Glitch
Ford is recalling more than 1 million vehicles across the United States because of a software issue that affects the rearview camera.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 29, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Starts Testing Xbox Copilot for Gaming on Mobile
Microsoft is now testing a new feature called Copilot for Gaming on mobile phones. It's available in the beta version of the Xbox app for iOS and Android.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 29, 2025
1 min read
LexisNexis Breach Exposes Data of 364,000 People After GitHub Leak
LexisNexis Risk Solutions, one of the largest data brokers in the U.S., has confirmed a serious data breach that may have exposed the personal information of over 364,000 people, including names, Social Security numbers, contact details, and driver’s license numbers.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 29, 2025
1 min read
Instagram Update Fixes Battery Drain Issue on Pixel Phones, Says Google
If your Pixel phone's battery has been draining unusually fast lately, Instagram might be the reason.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 29, 2025
1 min read
X Pauses Encrypted DMs to Work on Improvements
X (formerly Twitter) is hitting the pause button on its encrypted direct messages (DMs).
Bijay Pokharel,
May 29, 2025
1 min read
Apple Will Rename Its Operating Systems Based on Year, Starting With iOS 26
Apple is planning a big change in how it names its major operating systems, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 29, 2025
1 min read
Apple Expands Self-Service Repair Program to iPad Models
Apple is expanding its Self-Service Repair program to include a wider range of iPads, starting tomorrow.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 28, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Opens Windows Update to Third-Party App Developers
Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of Windows Update, enabling it to support updates for third-party apps and drivers.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 28, 2025
1 min read
Samsung Launches One UI 8 Beta With AI Upgrades and Android 16 Support
Samsung has officially launched the beta version of One UI 8, its customized take on Android 16, bringing a wave of AI enhancements and user experience upgrades.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 28, 2025
1 min read
Opera Introduces ‘Neon’, an AI-Powered Agentic Browser That Uses the Web for You
Opera has unveiled its latest innovation, Opera Neon, an AI-first "agentic browser" designed to revolutionize how users interact with the internet.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 28, 2025
1 min read
Drinking Sugary Beverages Daily May Significantly Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk, Study Finds
Regular consumption of sugary drinks like soda, fruit juice, and energy or sports drinks could significantly raise your risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a new global study by researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU), USA.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 28, 2025
1 min read



