Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the founder and editor of Abijita, covering cybersecurity, malware, and digital privacy since 2017. His coverage of vulnerabilities and breaches has been cited and republished by other tech and security outlets, and he focuses on translating technical threats into clear, practical guidance for everyday readers.
Microsoft Unveils MAI-Cyber-1-Flash to Power MDASH With Faster, Lower-Cost Vulnerability Testing
Microsoft has introduced MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, its first cybersecurity-focused AI model, as part of MDASH, the company's multi-model platform for identifying and fixing software vulnerabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 28, 2026
4 min read
Elon Musk Launches X Money in the US With Digital Wallet, Visa Card, and 6% APY
Elon Musk has officially started rolling out X Money, a new payment platform built into X as part of his long-term plan to transform the social media platform into an "everything app."
Bijay Pokharel,
July 28, 2026
1 min read
Coca-Cola Confirms Data Stolen in Fairlife Ransomware Attack
The Coca-Cola Company has confirmed that hackers stole data from its dairy subsidiary, Fairlife, during a ransomware attack that disrupted production earlier this month.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 28, 2026
2 min read
FastJson Flaw Under Active Attack, Exposes Java Apps to Remote Code Execution
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the FastJson open-source Java library that allows remote code execution without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 28, 2026
2 min read
Apple Sued After Fake Crypto Wallet on App Store Allegedly Costs Users $1.8 Million
Apple is facing a new lawsuit in the United States after three users claimed they lost more than $1.8 million by downloading a fake cryptocurrency wallet from the App Store.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 28, 2026
2 min read
Nvidia Reportedly Plans $250 Billion Financing Backing for OpenAI’s Giant AI Data Center
Nvidia is reportedly in advanced discussions to provide around $250 billion in financing guarantees to OpenAI for one of the world's largest artificial intelligence infrastructure projects.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 27, 2026
2 min read
Fact Check: Does Facebook’s New Selfie Video Verification Give You a Blue Tick?
Facebook's selfie verification can add a free verification badge, but it is not the paid Meta Verified blue checkmark many users expect.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 27, 2026
2 min read
What Is ClickFix Malware? How It Tricks Windows Users Into Infecting Their Own PCs
Learn what ClickFix malware is, how it tricks Windows users into infecting their own computers, warning signs to watch for, and the best ways to stay protected.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 27, 2026
6 min read
Tribeca Film Festival Database Exposure Leaked 666,000+ Records Including Confidential Files
A major data exposure has reportedly affected systems linked to the Tribeca Film Festival after cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered multiple publicly accessible databases containing hundreds of thousands of records. The databases were not protected with passwords or encryption, potentially exposing sensitive festival data dating...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 26, 2026
3 min read
Steam Forum Scam Tricks Gamers Into Installing Crypto Miner Through Fake PowerShell Fix
Cybercriminals are abusing Steam discussion forums to spread a ClickFix social engineering attack that disguises malware as a solution for common gaming and PC issues.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 26, 2026
2 min read
SpaceX Deploys First V3 Starlink Satellites as Starship Test Ends with Booster Failure
SpaceX successfully launched and deployed its first third-generation (V3) Starlink satellites on Friday during the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 25, 2026
3 min read
Microsoft Explains Cause of Azure and Microsoft 365 Outage That Disrupted Cloud Services
Microsoft has revealed that a software bug in its automated network maintenance system caused the widespread Azure and Microsoft 365 outage that disrupted services for thousands of customers on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
3 min read
Europol Targets ‘The Com’ Network, Flags 4,340 URLs Linked to Violent Extremist Content
Europol has flagged 4,340 online URLs for removal during a large international operation targeting "The Com," a decentralized network linked to violent extremism, cybercrime, and child exploitation.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
3 min read
Illinois Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Hacking 750+ Snapchat Accounts to Steal Private Photos
An Illinois man has been sentenced to 76 months in federal prison after hacking hundreds of Snapchat accounts to steal private photos and distribute them online.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
Facebook Launches New Seller App, Free User Verification, and Full-Screen Video Experience
Facebook has announced a series of new updates aimed at making the platform more engaging and easier to use.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
ChatGPT Desktop App Gets New Voice Mode to Control AI Agents and Computer Tasks
OpenAI has updated the ChatGPT desktop app with a new Voice mode that lets users speak naturally to ChatGPT and have it control AI agents while performing tasks on their computer.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
EU Charges TikTok Over Child Safety Risks Under Digital Services Act
EU regulators say TikTok's account design may expose children to cyberbullying and online predators, putting the platform at risk of a major fine.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Forces LG to Remove Annoying McAfee Pop-Up Ads on Windows 11
Microsoft has pushed LG to disable unwanted McAfee trial pop-up ads that appeared on Windows 11 PCs when LG monitors were connected.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
Vietnam Plans New Social Media Rules That Would Stop Under-16 Users From Posting
Vietnam is preparing new rules that would prevent children under the age of 16 from posting content, commenting, or reacting on social media platforms as the country steps up efforts to improve online safety for minors.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
ChatGPT Launches Health Feature With Apple Health Integration and Smarter AI Medical Assistance
OpenAI has introduced a new Health experience in ChatGPT that lets users securely connect Apple Health and supported medical records, making it easier to understand personal health information in one place.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
3 min read



