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.
Australian Human Rights Commission Suffers Data Breach, Sensitive Documents Leaked Online
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has disclosed a significant data breach that exposed hundreds of sensitive documents online, some of which were indexed by major search engines.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 15, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Tests “Hey Copilot” Voice Activation on Windows 11
Microsoft is testing a new hands-free voice activation feature for Copilot on Windows 11, allowing users to launch the AI assistant simply by saying, “Hey Copilot.”
Bijay Pokharel,
May 15, 2025
1 min read
YouTube to Use Gemini AI for Smarter Ad Placement in Videos
YouTube has announced it will start using Google's Gemini AI to enhance how ads are placed in videos.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 15, 2025
1 min read
Apple Reportedly Testing Eye-Tracking Scroll Feature for Vision Pro
Apple is reportedly testing a new feature that will allow users to scroll through apps on the Vision Pro headset using only their eyes, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 15, 2025
1 min read
Databricks to Acquire Serverless Database Startup Neon for $1 Billion
Databricks announced it will acquire Neon, a startup offering a serverless, open-source Postgres database, for around $1 billion.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
Nvidia, Humain to Build AI Factories in Saudi Arabia
Nvidia has partnered to transform Saudi Arabia into a global powerhouse in AI, cloud, and enterprise computing, digital twins, and robotics.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft’s May 2025 Patch Tuesday Fixes 72 Bugs, Including 5 Exploited Zero-Days
Microsoft has released its May 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, fixing 72 security vulnerabilities, including five zero-day flaws that are actively being exploited and two that were publicly disclosed before patches were available.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
Twilio Denies Breach After Hacker Claims to Have 89 Million Steam Records
Twilio has denied being hacked after a threat actor claimed to be selling over 89 million Steam user records with one-time access codes.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
Google Adds New Android Features to Protect Users from Phone Call Scams
Google is rolling out new safety features for Android to help stop phone call scams.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
PayPal Tap-to-Pay Now Works on iPhones in Germany
iPhone users in Germany can now use PayPal’s tap-to-pay feature at stores, thanks to a new update.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
YouTube to Stream NFL Week 1 Game for Free Worldwide
YouTube is making history by streaming the NFL’s 2025 Week 1 game for free worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
TikTok Launches “AI Alive” Tool to Turn Photos into Short Videos
TikTok has introduced a new AI tool called “AI Alive” that can turn your photos into short, animated videos with just a prompt.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Lays Off Over 6,000 Employees in Major Job Cut
Microsoft is laying off more than 6,000 employees, which is about 3% of its total staff.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
Police Bust Fake Investment Scam That Stole Over €3 Million
Europol has taken down a criminal group that tricked over 100 people and stole more than €3 million through a fake online investment platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
1 min read
Marks & Spencer Confirms Customer Data Stolen in Cyberattack
U.K. retail giant Marks & Spencer has confirmed that hackers stole customer personal data during a cyberattack last month.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
1 min read
Spotify Adds Voice Commands to Its AI DJ Feature
Spotify is enhancing its AI DJ experience by introducing voice command support, allowing premium users to interact with the feature more dynamically.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
1 min read
Google Is Testing a New AI Search Button Called “AI Mode”
Some people are starting to see a new feature called AI Mode on Google Search. It's a test version of a chatbot-style search tool that gives AI-generated answers.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Is Updating the Windows 11 Start Menu
Microsoft is giving the Windows 11 Start menu a new look this month. The updated design is wider and lets you turn off the "recommended" section showing files and apps.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
2 min read
Google to Pay $1.375 Billion to Texas Over Biometric Privacy Violations
Google has agreed to a $1.375 billion settlement with the state of Texas over a 2022 lawsuit alleging it unlawfully collected and used biometric data from millions of Texans without obtaining proper consent.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
1 min read
iOS 18.5 Brings Satellite Messaging Support to iPhone 13 Lineup
Apple has officially released iOS 18.5, and one of its standout features is support for carrier-provided satellite messaging on the iPhone 13 series.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
1 min read



