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.
16 Powerful Benefits of Using the “WIN” Key on Your Keyboard
Discover 16 powerful Windows key shortcuts to boost productivity, navigate efficiently, and streamline tasks with ease.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2025
3 min read
WHO Faces Communication Challenges on Bird Flu after US Withdrawal
Communication with the US regarding the ongoing bird flu outbreak has become increasingly difficult because of the country's withdrawal from the UN health agency, said the World Health Organization (WHO).
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft’s February 2025 Patch Tuesday Fixes 55 Security Flaws, Including Two Actively Exploited Zero-Days
Microsoft has released its February 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, addressing 55 security vulnerabilities, including four zero-day flaws, with two actively exploited in real-world attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2025
1 min read
Russian Sandworm Hackers Target Ukraine with Fake Windows Updates and Pirated Software
A Russian military cyber-espionage group known as Sandworm is attacking Windows users in Ukraine by spreading malware through trojanized Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) activators and fake Windows updates.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2025
2 min read
U.S., U.K., and Australia Sanction Russian Hosting Provider Zservers for Aiding LockBit Ransomware
The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have sanctioned Zservers, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) provider, for supplying key infrastructure to the LockBit ransomware gang.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2025
2 min read
Google I/O 2025 Set for May 20-21, Will Be Livestreamed Online
Google has officially announced that its annual I/O developer conference will occur on May 20th and 21st, 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2025
1 min read
How to Grow Your Social Media Following Organically
Growing your social media following organically isn’t about quick fixes or shortcuts—it’s about building a genuine community that values what you share.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2025
5 min read
Meta to Expand Instagram Teen Accounts in India
Reinforcing its commitment to the online safety of young users, Meta on Tuesday announced the expansion of Instagram Teen Accounts to India.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2025
2 min read
Apple and Google Remove 20 Apps Containing Data-Stealing Malware
Apple and Google have removed 20 apps from their stores after researchers discovered they contained malware stealing user data for nearly a year.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Expands Copilot Bug Bounty Program with Higher Payouts
Microsoft has expanded its Copilot AI bug bounty program, adding more products and increasing rewards for security researchers.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2025
1 min read
Discord Introduces “Ignore” Feature for Subtle Blocking
Discord now lets users "Ignore" others as a less confrontational alternative to blocking.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2025
1 min read
Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS Updates to Fix Security Flaw
Apple has released iOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 18.3.1, and iPadOS 17.7.5 to fix a security flaw that could let attackers access data on a locked device.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2025
1 min read
Hacker Pleads Guilty to SEC X Account Scam
Eric Council Jr., 25, pleaded guilty to hacking the SEC’s X account in January 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2025
1 min read
Google Maps Changes “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America” in the U.S.
Google Maps now shows "Gulf of America" instead of "Gulf of Mexico" for users in the U.S.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2025
1 min read
Elon Musk Offers $97.4 Billion to Take Back OpenAI’s Nonprofit
His proposal, submitted to OpenAI’s board on Monday, is backed by his AI company xAI, Valor Equity Partners, media executive Ari Emanuel, and venture firm 8VC.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2025
1 min read
Benefits of Artificial General Intelligence Should Be Broadly Distributed: Sam Altman
As AI begins to transform industries globally, ensuring that the benefits of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) are broadly distributed is critical, according to OpenAI Co-founder and CEO Sam Altman.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 10, 2025
2 min read
Both Active and Passive Use of Social Media Can Trigger Loneliness: Study
Both passive and active social media use have been linked with increased feelings of loneliness over time, report researchers.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 10, 2025
2 min read
Brave Now Lets Users Inject Their Own Scripts for a Personalized Browsing Experience
Open-source web browser Brave announced a new feature that allows users to write and inject their own scriptlets into a page, giving them greater control over their browsing experience.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 10, 2025
1 min read
Sony Offers 5 Free PS Plus Days Following Service Disruption
Following a days-long outage on the PlayStation Network, Sony is giving 5 extra days of service to PlayStation Plus members, according to a post for the official Aks Playstation support account of X.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 10, 2025
1 min read
Meta Likely to Lay off Thousands of Employees, Says Leaked Memo
Reports on Sunday said Meta is expected to lay off around 3,000 employees, which is about 5 percent of its total workforce, as per a leaked internal memo.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 10, 2025
2 min read



