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.
GameStop’s $56 Billion Bid For eBay Rejected Over Financing Doubts
eBay has rejected a $56 billion takeover offer from GameStop, saying the proposal is not credible or attractive enough for shareholders.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 12, 2026
3 min read
Amazon Now Brings 30-Minute Delivery To More U.S. Cities
Amazon is making its deliveries even faster with the launch of Amazon Now, a new 30-minute delivery option rolling out across dozens of U.S. cities.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 12, 2026
2 min read
Instructure Makes Deal With ShinyHunters After Canvas Data Breach
Instructure, the education technology company behind the popular Canvas learning management system, has reached an “agreement” with the ShinyHunters extortion group to stop stolen data from a recent breach from being leaked online.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 12, 2026
3 min read
How to Build a Cybersecurity Culture That Passes a CMMC Audit
What separates defense contractors who pass their CMMC assessment on the first attempt from those who struggle is rarely the sophistication of their technology.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 12, 2026
10 min read
GM Settles California Privacy Case Over Driver Data Sales
General Motors has agreed to pay $12.75 million to settle allegations that it violated California’s privacy law by collecting and selling drivers’ location and driving data without proper notice or consent.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 12, 2026
2 min read
TikTok Launches Ad-Free Subscription In The UK
TikTok is rolling out a new ad-free subscription plan in the UK, giving users the option to browse the app without ads for £3.99 per month.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 12, 2026
1 min read
Google Says It Stopped An AI-Developed Zero-Day Hack
Google says it has discovered and stopped what it believes is the first zero-day exploit developed with the help of AI.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 12, 2026
1 min read
Apple Adds Encrypted RCS Messaging With Android Users
The update adds beta support for end-to-end encrypted RCS conversations between iPhone and Android users through the Messages app, giving users a more secure way to chat across devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 12, 2026
1 min read
Texas Sues Netflix Over Ads And User Data Tracking
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming giant of misleading users by moving into advertising after years of promoting itself as an ad-free and privacy-friendly alternative to Big Tech.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 12, 2026
1 min read
Windows 11 Could Get A Big Speed Boost With New CPU Burst Feature
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that could make the operating system feel noticeably faster, especially when opening apps, using the Start menu, or interacting with menus and flyouts.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 11, 2026
2 min read
Galaxy S25 Gets AirDrop File Sharing With One UI 8.5 Update
Samsung has started rolling out One UI 8.5 to Galaxy S25 owners in the US, bringing a major new file-sharing feature that lets users share files over AirDrop.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 11, 2026
1 min read
Google Ads Abuse Claude.ai Shared Chats to Target Mac Users With Malware
Attackers are abusing Google Ads and legitimate Claude.ai shared chats in a new malvertising campaign that targets Mac users looking for Claude downloads.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 11, 2026
3 min read
German Police Shut Down Relaunched Crimenetwork Cybercrime Marketplace
German authorities have shut down a relaunched version of the criminal marketplace Crimenetwork and arrested the man suspected of running it.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 11, 2026
2 min read
Hackers Hijack JDownloader Site to Spread RAT Malware
The official website of JDownloader was hacked earlier this week in a supply chain attack that exposed Windows and Linux users to malicious installers.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 10, 2026
2 min read
How to Protect Toddlers From Screen Addiction
Too much phone use in toddlers can affect sleep, brain development, behavior, and health. Learn the signs, risks, and smart solutions.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 10, 2026
7 min read
NVIDIA Confirms GeForce NOW User Data Exposed in Third-Party Breach
NVIDIA has confirmed that user information linked to GeForce NOW was exposed in a recent data breach, but says the incident only affected systems operated by a regional partner in Armenia and did not impact NVIDIA’s own network.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2026
2 min read
Discord Restores Service After Major Outage Affected Messaging and Logins
Discord says its services are back online after a widespread outage left many users unable to log in, send messages, or access servers.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2026
1 min read
Amazon Prime Video Gets a TikTok-Style Clips Feed for Movies and Shows
Amazon Prime Video is rolling out a new vertical video feed called “Clips,” joining Netflix and Disney+ in bringing short-form content discovery to streaming apps.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2026
1 min read
What Is the Dark Web? The Hidden Side of the Internet Explained
For some people, the dark web sounds mysterious and dangerous. Others see it as a tool for privacy and anonymous communication. In reality, it is a mix of both.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 9, 2026
6 min read
Apple Education Discount Now Requires Student Verification In The US
Apple is making a major change to its education discount program in the United States. Customers who want to buy Apple products online at educational prices now need to prove that they are eligible.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 8, 2026
2 min read





