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.
TikTok Fined €530 Million for Sending European User Data to China
TikTok has been hit with a massive €530 million (around $600 million) fine for violating the European Union’s GDPR rules.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 2, 2025
1 min read
Pinterest Users Report Account Bans and Pin Removals Without Warning
Pinterest is facing major backlash after users across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Reddit reported sudden account suspensions and pin deletions, many without warning or clear reasons.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 2, 2025
1 min read
GTA VI Delayed to May 2026, Rockstar Says More Time Needed for Quality
Rockstar Games has officially delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 26, 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 2, 2025
1 min read
Spotify Now Lets iPhone Users in the U.S. Subscribe Through Its Website
Spotify has just updated its iPhone app to let U.S. users sign up for plans through its website, skipping Apple’s App Store fees.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 2, 2025
1 min read
Google to Launch “AI Mode” in Search, Bringing Chatbot-Like Results to the Masses
Google is getting ready to roll out its new AI Mode search feature to the public for the first time.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 2, 2025
1 min read
Epic Games Slashes Fees and Introduces Webshops to Compete with Apple’s In-App Purchases
Epic Games is rolling out major updates to its store in a bid to attract more developers and challenge Apple’s dominance over in-app payments.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 2, 2025
1 min read
Google Voice Gets New Call Interface and Three-Way Calling Feature in Latest Update
Google Voice is finally getting a long-overdue update, bringing a new call interface and support for three-way calling.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 2, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Makes Passwordless Accounts the Default for New Users
Microsoft is taking a major leap toward a password-free future.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 2, 2025
1 min read
Alexa Plus Hits 100,000 Users, Says Amazon CEO Andy Jassy
On Amazon’s latest earnings call, CEO Andy Jassy revealed that Alexa Plus—the company’s upgraded, AI-powered assistant—now has over 100,000 users, according to a report by TechCrunch.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 2, 2025
1 min read
WhatsApp Reaches 3 Billion Monthly Active Users
WhatsApp now has more than 3 billion people using it every month, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced during the company’s earnings call this week.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2025
1 min read
Tesla Denies Report of CEO Search to Replace Elon Musk
Tesla denies reports of CEO replacement, calling claims "absolutely false" and affirming full confidence in Elon Musk's leadership.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2025
2 min read
GitHub Copilot Hits 15 Million Users
The company has informed that GitHub Copilot has surpassed 15 million users, growing more than 4 times year-over-year.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2025
1 min read
Amazon Launches First 27 Kuiper Satellites, Takes on SpaceX’s Starlink
Amazon has officially kicked off its long-awaited internet-from-space project, Project Kuiper, by launching its first 27 satellites into orbit.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2025
1 min read
New WordPress Malware Hides as a Security Plugin to Hijack Sites
A dangerous new malware campaign is targeting WordPress websites by disguising itself as a harmless security plugin. Once installed, it silently gives hackers full control of the site while remaining hidden from the admin dashboard.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2025
2 min read
China-Linked Hackers Use IPv6 Trick to Hijack Software Updates and Spread Malware
A China-aligned hacking group known as "TheWizards" is using a clever method to spread malware by taking advantage of a little-known IPv6 network feature. Security researchers at ESET have been tracking this group since at least 2022.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2025
2 min read
Pinterest Cracks Down on AI-Generated “Slop” with New Labeling and Filter Tools
Pinterest is finally taking steps to tackle the flood of AI-generated content that’s overwhelming its platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2025
1 min read
Instagram Threads Hits 350 Million Users as Growth Accelerates
Meta’s microblogging app Instagram Threads has reached a new milestone, surpassing 350 million monthly active users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced during the company’s Q1 2025 earnings call on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2025
1 min read
Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal Enter AI Shopping Wars with Agentic Commerce Tools
The world's biggest payment giants — Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal — are diving headfirst into AI-powered shopping, introducing intelligent agents that can search, select, and make purchases on behalf of users.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2025
1 min read
Google Gemini Now Lets Users Edit AI-Generated and Uploaded Images
Google is rolling out a powerful new native image editing feature in its Gemini chatbot app, enabling users to modify both AI-generated and uploaded images directly within the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2025
1 min read
Amazon Unveils Nova Premier, Its Most Advanced AI Model Yet
Amazon has launched Nova Premier, its most powerful AI model to date, as part of the growing Nova family.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2025
1 min read



