Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita.com and a freelance technology writer covering the tech industry since 2017. He specializes in cybersecurity, digital privacy, malware, vulnerabilities, and online safety, with a strong interest in internet protection and women’s online security. A dedicated tech enthusiast and continuous learner, Bijay approaches his professional work with clarity, rational thinking, and a calm, solution-oriented mindset.
Windows 11 File Explorer Gets Faster Launch and Better Performance Updates
Microsoft is rolling out a set of updates to File Explorer for Windows 11 users who are part of the Insider program, focusing mainly on speed, smoother performance, and a more polished experience.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2026
2 min read
Facebook Ads Are Promoting Undress Apps Despite Their Own Rules
Facebook bans explicit content, yet ads promoting undress apps still appear, raising serious questions about policy enforcement and user safety
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2026
3 min read
Apple Alert Emails Hijacked to Push Fake iPhone Purchase Scams
Cybercriminals are exploiting Apple’s account notification system to send phishing emails that appear completely legitimate, making it harder for users to spot the scam.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2026
2 min read
Blue Origin Rocket Reuse Success Overshadowed by Satellite Failure
Blue Origin managed to reuse its New Glenn rocket for the first time on Sunday, marking a key milestone for the company, but the mission fell short of its main goal after failing to properly deliver a communications satellite into orbit for AST SpaceMobile.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2026
3 min read
Vercel Data Breach Linked to Compromised AI Tool
Vercel, a widely used platform for hosting and deploying web applications, has confirmed a security incident after hackers claimed they were trying to sell stolen data.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 19, 2026
2 min read
Windows Security Flaws Spark Real World Attacks After Researcher Leak
Hackers have already managed to break into at least one organization by exploiting newly exposed Windows vulnerabilities that were published online by a frustrated security researcher, according to findings from cybersecurity firm Huntress.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 18, 2026
3 min read
Google Blocks Record 8.3 Billion Ads As AI Changes Moderation Strategy
Google says it blocked a record 8.3 billion ads worldwide in 2025, a sharp jump from 5.1 billion the previous year, but the number of advertiser accounts it suspended did not rise at the same pace.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 17, 2026
2 min read
Police Warn Thousands In Crackdown On DDoS For Hire Services
European law enforcement agencies have contacted more than 75,000 people suspected of being involved in launching cyberattacks, as part of a large-scale crackdown on DDoS-for-hire services.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 17, 2026
1 min read
Netflix Mobile App Redesign Adds Vertical Video Feed
Netflix says it will roll out a redesigned mobile app by the end of April, introducing a vertical video feed as part of the update.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 17, 2026
1 min read
Threads Brings Direct Messages To Desktop With New Web Update
Threads is finally expanding its direct messaging feature to the desktop version, bringing it closer to a full social platform experience on the web.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 17, 2026
1 min read
YouTube Adds Timestamp Sharing On Mobile While Dropping Clips Feature
YouTube is rolling out a change that could shift how people share videos from its mobile app.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 17, 2026
1 min read
Bluesky Outage Drags On As DDoS Attack Hits Platform
Bluesky has been dealing with a distributed denial of service attack for nearly a full day, causing ongoing disruptions across its app.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 17, 2026
1 min read
10 VPN Benefits You Might Not Know
A VPN does more than hide your IP. It protects your data, improves security on public Wi Fi, helps access blocked content, and can even save money online.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 17, 2026
5 min read
13.5 Million McGraw Hill Accounts Exposed in Massive Salesforce Data Breach
A major cybersecurity incident has put millions of McGraw Hill users at risk after the ShinyHunters extortion group leaked data tied to 13.5 million accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 16, 2026
1 min read
Critical Nginx UI Flaw Lets Hackers Take Over Servers Without Login
A serious security vulnerability in Nginx UI is now being actively exploited, allowing attackers to take full control of servers without needing any authentication.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 16, 2026
2 min read
Over 30 WordPress Plugins Compromised With Hidden Malware Backdoor
More than 30 WordPress plugins from the EssentialPlugin package have been compromised with malicious code that gives attackers unauthorized access to websites using them.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 16, 2026
2 min read
Snap Lays Off 16 Percent Of Staff As It Doubles Down On AI
Snap is cutting around 16 percent of its global workforce as part of a major shift toward improving profitability with the help of artificial intelligence.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 16, 2026
1 min read
Google Brings Gemini To Mac With A Floating AI Assistant
Google has rolled out a dedicated Gemini app for Mac, making it easier to use its AI assistant without jumping between apps or browser tabs.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 16, 2026
1 min read
YouTube Finally Gives You a Way to Completely Hide Shorts
YouTube has quietly added a new option that lets you completely turn off Shorts, something many users have been asking for.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 16, 2026
1 min read
Spotify Starts Selling Physical Books Through Its App
Spotify is expanding its role in the book world with a new feature that lets users buy physical books directly through its app in the U.S. and the U.K.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 15, 2026
2 min read





