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.
YouTube Updates Shorts View Count to Align with TikTok and Instagram
Starting March 31st, YouTube will change how it counts views for Shorts, adopting the same method used by TikTok and Instagram.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Delays ChatGPT’s Image Generation for Free Users
OpenAI is holding off on bringing its image-generation tool to free-tier users, citing unexpectedly high demand.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Unveils Major Xbox Updates for March
Microsoft has rolled out several exciting Xbox updates this March, introducing a refreshed look for the Game Bar on PC, a new Cloud Gaming feature, and additional perks for free-to-play titles through Game Pass.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2025
2 min read
Australian Fintech Firm Vroom by YouX Exposes Sensitive Customer Data Due to Unsecured Amazon S3 Storage
An Amazon S3 storage instance containing sensitive personal and financial records was found publicly accessible without password protection or encryption.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2025
2 min read
10 Ways to Bulletproof Your WordPress Security in 2026
Securing your WordPress site isn’t difficult, but it’s necessary. Just follow these 10 steps, and you’ll block hackers, speed up your site, and protect your business.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2025
7 min read
Microsoft Rolls Out New AI-Powered Deep Research Tools in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft is stepping up its AI game by introducing two powerful new tools — Researcher and Analyst — inside Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 26, 2025
2 min read
Irish and Spanish Police Dismantle Major Criminal Network in Joint Operation
This week, Irish and Spanish law enforcement authorities dismantled one of Ireland’s high-risk criminal networks.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 26, 2025
1 min read
Apple announces WWDC 2025 Dates, Teases Major iOS Overhaul
Apple has officially announced that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 9 to June 13.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 26, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT with native image generation using GPT-4o
During a livestream on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a major upgrade to ChatGPT’s image-generation capabilities, marking the first significant enhancement in over a year.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 26, 2025
2 min read
Cloudflare R2 Outage Disrupts Storage Services for Over an Hour
Cloudflare's R2 object storage and dependent services experienced a 1-hour-and-7-minute outage, resulting in 100% write failures and 35% read failures globally.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 26, 2025
1 min read
EncryptHub Exploits Windows Zero-Day to Evade Security Protections
A cyber threat actor, EncryptHub, has been linked to recent Windows zero-day attacks, exploiting a critical Microsoft Management Console (MMC) vulnerability that Microsoft patched this month.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 26, 2025
2 min read
OpenAI Enhances Advanced Voice Mode in ChatGPT with Smoother Conversations and Fewer Interruptions
OpenAI has rolled out updates to its Advanced Voice Mode, enhancing the AI assistant’s ability to hold real-time conversations in ChatGPT while making it more personable and reducing interruptions.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 25, 2025
1 min read
Google Officially Launches Drive App for Arm-Based Windows PCs
Google has officially launched its Drive app for Windows PCs with Arm processors. After initially rolling out in beta last year, the Arm64 version is now “generally available,” as announced in an update on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 25, 2025
1 min read
Apple Says Lossless Audio, Ultra‑Low Latency Audio Coming to Airpods Max
Apple on Monday said that a new software update next month will bring lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio to AirPods Max.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 25, 2025
2 min read
Increased Screen Time to Drive Near-Sightedness in Children, Adults: Experts
Experts warned on Monday that the overuse of digital devices and the resulting increased screen time are driving a significant number of people, especially the young, towards nearsightedness or myopia.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 25, 2025
2 min read
23andMe Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy as CEO Steps Down to Make Independent Bid
Genetic testing pioneer 23andMe has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States, marking a significant move toward selling off its assets.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 24, 2025
2 min read
FBI Warns of Fake Online Document Converters Spreading Malware and Stealing Data
The FBI is warning internet users about fake online document converters that are being used to steal personal information and, in some cases, deploy ransomware on victims’ devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 24, 2025
2 min read
Google Confirms It Accidentally Deleted Some Users’ Google Maps Timeline Data
Google Maps users have been reporting on platforms like Reddit that their Timeline data, which records their location history, has suddenly disappeared.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 24, 2025
1 min read
Google Rolls Out AI Upgrades for Gemini Live with Real-Time Screen and Camera Assistance
Google has started rolling out powerful new AI features for Gemini Live, enabling it to “see” what’s on your screen or through your smartphone camera and respond in real-time.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 24, 2025
1 min read
Cloudflare Shuts Down HTTP Access for Its API, Enforcing HTTPS-Only Connections
Cloudflare has officially announced that it will no longer accept HTTP connections for its API services.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 23, 2025
2 min read



