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.
Google Chrome 136 to Fix 20-Year-Old Privacy Loophole in Visited Links
Google is finally closing a long-standing privacy loophole in Chrome that has allowed websites to determine users’ browsing history through styled :visited links.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 14, 2025
1 min read
Apple to Make iPadOS Feel More Like macOS with Upcoming Updates
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, in his latest Power On newsletter, reports that Apple is working on major updates to iPadOS that will make using the iPad feel more like working on a Mac.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 14, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Reportedly Working on GPT-4.1, a Successor to GPT-4o
OpenAI is reportedly developing a new AI model called GPT-4.1, an enhanced version of its multimodal model GPT-4o.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 13, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Can Now Block Undiscovered Devices to Stop Cyberattacks
Microsoft is testing a powerful new security feature in Defender for Endpoint that will help stop hackers from moving across networks by automatically blocking unknown or unmanaged devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2025
2 min read
Western Sydney University Reports Multiple Data Breaches Exposing Thousands
Western Sydney University (WSU) has confirmed two major cybersecurity incidents that exposed the personal data of students and staff.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2025
1 min read
Hackers Steal Data of 1.6 Million Patients in LSC Data Breach
The Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC) has disclosed a major data breach affecting 1.6 million individuals, exposing a wide range of sensitive personal, medical, and financial information.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Edge Gets Up to 9% Faster With Version 134 Update
Microsoft has announced significant performance upgrades for its Chromium-based Edge browser, claiming up to 9% faster performance with the release of Edge version 134.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2025
1 min read
How to Use ChatGPT to Write Emails, Essays, and More (Easy Step-by-Step Guide)
Want to save time writing emails or essays? This simple guide shows you how to use ChatGPT to write better and faster—even if you’re a beginner.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2025
3 min read
YouTube Introduces AI-Powered Music Assistant for Creators
YouTube is rolling out a new AI-powered tool called Music Assistant, allowing creators to generate copyright-free instrumental tracks for their videos, according to a report by TechCrunch.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2025
1 min read
Netflix Begins Testing OpenAI-Powered Search Feature on iOS
Netflix has begun testing a new AI-powered search engine developed in partnership with OpenAI, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2025
1 min read
Google Lays off Hundreds from Android, Pixel, Chrome Teams: Report
Google has reportedly sacked hundreds of employees from its platforms and devices division, which is responsible for Android software, Pixel phones, and the Chrome browser.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2025
2 min read
OpenAI Rolls Out Memory Feature in ChatGPT for More Personalized Conversations
OpenAI has started rolling out a new memory feature in ChatGPT that allows the AI to remember details from past conversations to deliver more personalized and context-aware responses.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2025
1 min read
Hackers Exploit Critical OttoKit Plugin Flaw — Update to Version 1.0.79 Immediately
Hackers have begun actively exploiting a high-severity vulnerability in the OttoKit WordPress plugin (formerly known as SureTriggers), just hours after it was publicly disclosed.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Set to Launch New AI Models, Including GPT-4.1 and Smaller Versions
OpenAI is gearing up to release several new AI models soon, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Begins Rolling Out ‘Recall’ Preview for Windows Insiders
Microsoft has started slowly rolling out a preview version of its new feature called Recall to Windows Insiders, as shared in a blog post on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2025
1 min read
Oracle Confirms Data Leak from Legacy Servers, Denies Cloud Infrastructure Breach
Oracle has officially confirmed that a hacker accessed and leaked usernames from two outdated servers, clarifying that its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) was not impacted.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 10, 2025
2 min read
SSRF Attacks on AWS EC2 Instances Exploited IAM Credentials in Targeted Campaign
A newly uncovered cyber campaign has exploited Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities in websites hosted on Amazon EC2 to steal sensitive EC2 metadata and IAM credentials.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 10, 2025
1 min read
Elon Musk’s xAI Launches Grok 3 API Despite Legal Battle With OpenAI
Even though OpenAI recently filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, his AI company, xAI, is pushing forward.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 10, 2025
2 min read
WordPress.com Launches AI Site Builder That Can Create a Website in Minutes
WordPress.com has introduced a new AI-powered site builder that can create an entire website for you — including layout, images, and text — in just a few minutes.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 10, 2025
2 min read
Google Is Bringing AI Podcast Hosts and Smart Editing Tools to Docs and Sheets
Google is adding some surprising and powerful AI tools to its Workspace apps, including a podcast-like feature inside Google Docs.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 10, 2025
2 min read



