Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita.com and a freelance technology writer covering the tech industry since 2017. He specializes in cybersecurity, digital privacy, malware, vulnerabilities, and online safety, with a strong interest in internet protection and women’s online security. A dedicated tech enthusiast and continuous learner, Bijay approaches his professional work with clarity, rational thinking, and a calm, solution-oriented mindset.
Hotel Check-In System Exposes Over 1 Million Passports And ID Photos Online
A hotel check-in system used by several hotels in Japan left more than 1 million customer passports, driver’s licenses, and selfie verification photos exposed on the open web after a major security lapse.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2026
3 min read
Critical WordPress Plugin Flaw Lets Hackers Take Over Admin Accounts
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical security flaw in the WordPress plugin Burst Statistics that can allow them to gain admin-level access to vulnerable websites.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 15, 2026
2 min read
YouTube Shorts Are Now A Big Hit On TV Screens
YouTube Shorts may have been designed for mobile phones, but they are now becoming surprisingly popular on TV screens.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 15, 2026
2 min read
OpenAI Says Employee Devices Were Hit In Latest Open Source Supply Chain Attack
OpenAI has confirmed that two of its employees had their devices affected by a recent supply chain attack that targeted open-source software projects used by many companies.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 15, 2026
2 min read
OpenAI Launches Codex in ChatGPT Mobile App for iOS, Android
OpenAI has integrated its AI coding assistant Codex into the ChatGPT mobile app for iOS and Android users, allowing developers to monitor, manage and approve coding tasks remotely from their smartphones.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 15, 2026
1 min read
Dell SupportAssist Update Triggers Blue-Screen Crashes On Some Windows PCs
Dell has confirmed that its SupportAssist software is causing blue-screen crashes on some Windows systems after users began reporting random reboots on Dell devices since Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2026
2 min read
Dream Market Alleged Main Admin Indicted In US Over Money Laundering Charges
The alleged main administrator of Dream Market, once one of the largest dark web marketplaces before it was shut down, has been indicted in the United States on money laundering charges.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2026
3 min read
Microsoft To Automatically Roll Back Faulty Windows 11 Drivers Through Windows Update
Microsoft is working to make Windows 11 updates less frustrating, and one of its latest changes focuses on fixing problematic drivers installed through Windows Update.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2026
2 min read
Cisco To Cut Nearly 4,000 Jobs As It Shifts Focus Toward AI Growth
Cisco has announced plans to cut fewer than 4,000 jobs worldwide as part of a new restructuring move aimed at strengthening its focus on artificial intelligence and other fast-growing technology areas.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 BitLocker Recovery Issue After April Update
Microsoft has fixed a known Windows 11 issue that caused some systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the April 2026 Windows security updates.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2026
2 min read
Foxconn Confirms Ransomware Attack On North American Factories
Foxconn, the electronics manufacturing giant that produces devices and components for major tech companies, including Apple, Google, Nvidia, Sony, and others, has confirmed that it was recently hit by a cyberattack that may have affected some of its factories.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2026
1 min read
X Launches New History Tab To Help Users Save And Revisit Content
X is becoming more like a “save-it-for-later” app with the launch of a new History tab that brings bookmarks, likes, videos, and articles together in one place for easier access.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Edge Lets Copilot Read Your Open Tabs For Smarter AI Help
Microsoft Edge is getting a major Copilot upgrade that will let Microsoft’s AI chatbot collect information from all of your open tabs.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2026
2 min read
Meta Rolls Out Private Incognito Chat For AI Conversations
Meta has started rolling out Incognito Chat with Meta AI on WhatsApp and the Meta AI app, offering users a more private way to interact with AI.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2026
1 min read
Fake IPL Ticket And Streaming Sites Target Cricket Fans
More than 1,000 fake IPL-related domains are being used to run online scams and malware attacks against cricket fans during the ongoing Indian Premier League season, according to a new report.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Warns Office Install Issue On Windows 365 Devices
Microsoft says some Windows 365 customers are having trouble downloading and installing Office on their Cloud PCs after a recent service update introduced a configuration change.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2026
1 min read
Is YouTube Down Right Now? Users Report Video Upload Errors
YouTube users appear to be having trouble uploading videos, with several reports of processing errors and failed uploads.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2026
1 min read
Signal Adds New Warnings To Protect Users From Phishing Attacks
Signal has introduced new in-app confirmations and warning messages to help protect users from phishing and social engineering attacks that could lead to fraud or account compromise.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2026
2 min read
How To Check If Someone Is Reading Your WhatsApp Messages
Learn how to check if someone is reading your WhatsApp messages, remove unknown linked devices, and secure your account quickly.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2026
8 min read
South Staffordshire Water Fined $1.3 Million Over Cyberattack That Exposed Customer Data
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has fined South Staffordshire Water Plc and its parent company South Staffordshire Plc £963,900, or about $1.3 million, after a cyberattack exposed the personal data of 663,887 customers and employees.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2026
2 min read





