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.
Microsoft Warns of Malware Attacks Using Publicly Available ASP.NET Machine Keys
Microsoft has issued a warning about a new wave of malware attacks exploiting ViewState code injection by leveraging publicly available ASP.NET machine keys.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 7, 2025
2 min read
NASA to Host First-Ever Live Twitch Stream from the ISS on February 12
NASA is set to make history with its first live Twitch stream from the International Space Station (ISS) on February 12 at 11:45 AM ET.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 7, 2025
1 min read
Tinder Introduces New Categories to Match Users with Similar Relationship Goals
Dating giant Tinder is updating its Explore page with new categories to help users find matches based on their relationship goals.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 7, 2025
1 min read
Sonos Cuts 200 Jobs as It Gears Up for New Set-Top Box Launch
Sonos has announced another round of layoffs, cutting 200 jobs as part of an effort to restructure the company.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2025
1 min read
FCC Proposes $4.5 Million Fine Against Telnyx Over Alleged Robocall Violations
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a $4,492,500 fine against VoIP provider Telnyx, accusing the company of failing to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) rules.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2025
2 min read
AMD Releases Critical Fix for High-Severity CPU Microcode Vulnerability
AMD has rolled out mitigation and firmware updates to address a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-56161) that allows attackers to load malicious CPU microcodes on unpatched devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2025
2 min read
Ransomware Payments Drop 35% in 2024 Despite Record Attacks
Ransomware payments have significantly declined, dropping 35% year-over-year in 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2025
2 min read
ChatGPT’s Search Feature Now Works Without an Account
OpenAI has made ChatGPT’s search engine more accessible by removing the login requirement.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2025
1 min read
Apple Launches New App to Bring People Together for Special Moments
Apple on Wednesday introduced Apple Invites, a new iPhone app that will help users create custom invitations to gather friends and family for any occasion.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
2 min read
Canadian Hacker Charged for Stealing $65 Million in DeFi Exploits
The U.S. Justice Department has charged 22-year-old Canadian national Andean Medjedovic for allegedly stealing $65 million by exploiting vulnerabilities in two decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
1 min read
February 2025 Android Security Update Patches 48 Vulnerabilities, Including Zero-Day Exploit
Google has released the February 2025 Android security update, addressing 48 vulnerabilities, including a high-severity zero-day exploit actively used in cyberattacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
1 min read
California Man Sentenced to 87 Months for $50 Million Investment Fraud Scheme
A 59-year-old man from Irvine, California, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for his role in an investment fraud ring that stole $50 million from unsuspecting investors between 2012 and October 2020.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
2 min read
Malicious SDK Found in Android and iOS Apps Stealing Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrases
Security researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a malicious software development kit (SDK) embedded in Android and iOS apps available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
2 min read
China Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Google Amid US Trade Dispute
China has opened an antitrust investigation into Google, escalating tensions in response to recent US tariff hikes.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
2 min read
Meta’s Threads Now Lets You Share Custom Feeds with Others
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new update for Threads, allowing users to share the custom feeds they’ve created.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
1 min read
5G vs. Wi-Fi 6: Which is Better for You?
In this blog, we’ll compare 5G and Wi-Fi 6, their advantages and disadvantages, and which one is best for your needs.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2025
4 min read
Lawsuit Filed Against Trump Administration Over Elon Musk’s Alleged Overreach into Government Payment Systems
The Trump administration is now facing a lawsuit over Elon Musk’s alleged “massive and unprecedented” intrusion into the U.S. government’s payment systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 4, 2025
3 min read
OpenAI Unveils New “Deep Research” Feature for ChatGPT
OpenAI has introduced a new advanced feature for ChatGPT called Deep Research, designed to operate autonomously by planning and executing multi-step processes to gather relevant data.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 3, 2025
2 min read
State-Sponsored Hackers Exploit Google’s Gemini AI for Cyber Reconnaissance and Productivity
Multiple state-backed hacking groups are experimenting with Google’s AI-powered Gemini assistant to boost their productivity and conduct research for cyber operations.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 2, 2025
1 min read
Elon Musk’s DOGE Allegedly Granted Full Access to Federal Payment System
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly granted members of Elon Musk’s DOGE access to the federal payment system, a network responsible for distributing funds on behalf of the U.S. government.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 2, 2025
1 min read



