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.
Anthropic Extends Free Claude Fable 5 Access for Paid Subscribers Until July 19
Anthropic has extended free access to its Claude Fable 5 model for paid subscribers, giving users another week to use the company's most powerful AI model without spending usage credits.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 13, 2026
2 min read
OpenAI Temporarily Removes GPT-5.6 Sol’s Five-Hour Usage Limit After Demand Surge
OpenAI has temporarily lifted the five-hour usage limit for GPT-5.6 Sol after a sharp increase in demand for its most powerful AI model over the past two days.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 13, 2026
1 min read
China Could Trigger Massive Blackouts Across Europe Through Solar Inverters, Report Warns
A new report has raised concerns that Europe’s growing dependence on Chinese-made solar inverters could expose the continent to a major cybersecurity threat.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2026
2 min read
Australian Cyber Agency Warns of Global Attacks Targeting WordPress, Joomla, Craft CMS, and Other Websites
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has warned that cybercriminals are carrying out a large-scale global campaign targeting vulnerable content management systems (CMS) and website plugins.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2026
2 min read
Meta Pulls Instagram AI Image Feature After Just Three Days of Backlash
Meta has removed a newly launched Instagram feature that allowed users to generate AI images using photos from public Instagram accounts after facing widespread criticism only three days after its debut.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2026
2 min read
What Is ChatGPT Live? Everything You Need to Know About OpenAI’s New Real-Time Voice Experience
Discover ChatGPT Live, OpenAI's new real-time voice experience with natural conversations, live translation, and smarter AI interactions.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2026
6 min read
Dutch Police Suspect Local Hackers Behind Massive Odido Data Breach
Dutch police believe local hackers were involved in the cyberattack that compromised the personal information of millions of customers at telecommunications provider Odido earlier this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2026
1 min read
Former Ransomware Negotiator Sentenced to Four Years for Helping BlackCat Cyberattacks
A former U.S. ransomware negotiator has been sentenced to four years in federal prison after admitting he secretly worked with the notorious BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware gang while pretending to help victims recover from cyberattacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2026
1 min read
Meta Removes Controversial Instagram AI Feature After User Backlash
Meta has removed a recently introduced AI feature from Instagram after it sparked widespread criticism from users, marking another example of how quickly public feedback can influence the rollout of new artificial intelligence tools.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2026
1 min read
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Theft of Confidential Hardware Secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the AI company of using former Apple employees to obtain confidential hardware information that could help accelerate its own device development.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2026
1 min read
OpenAI Shuts Down Atlas Browser, Brings AI Browsing Features to ChatGPT and Chrome
OpenAI is retiring Atlas, the AI-powered web browser it introduced in October with ChatGPT at its core.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 10, 2026
2 min read
WhatsApp Starts Notifying Users When Messages Are Pinned
WhatsApp is introducing a small but useful update that makes pinned messages easier to notice.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 10, 2026
1 min read
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 With Stronger Cybersecurity, Better Coding, and New ChatGPT Work App
OpenAI has officially introduced GPT-5.6, its latest family of AI models, expanding its lineup with three new versions designed for different workloads and budgets.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 10, 2026
2 min read
Best Movie Streaming Software for 2026: 10 Best Apps to Organize and Stream Your Media Library
Looking for the best movie streaming software in 2026? Discover the top 10 media server apps, including Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, Kodi, and more. Compare features, pricing, device compatibility, and performance to find the perfect solution for organizing and streaming your personal media library from anywhere.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 10, 2026
12 min read
Block Agrees to $45 Million Settlement Over Cash App Fraud Protection Claims
Block Inc., the parent company of Cash App, has agreed to pay $45 million to settle an investigation involving 46 U.S. states over allegations that it failed to adequately protect users from fraud.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 9, 2026
1 min read
Apple Signs $30 Billion Broadcom Deal to Boost US Chip Production Through 2031
Apple has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Broadcom, signing a new multi-year agreement worth more than $30 billion that will run through 2031.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 9, 2026
2 min read
OpenAI to Publicly Launch GPT-5.6 After U.S. Government Security Review
OpenAI is set to publicly launch GPT-5.6 on Thursday after postponing its wider release last month at the request of the U.S. government over national security concerns.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 8, 2026
2 min read
KDDI Data Breach Exposes Millions of Email Accounts After Zero-Day Attack
KDDI has revealed that attackers compromised an email platform used by five internet service providers in Japan, exposing millions of customers' email addresses and passwords after exploiting a previously unknown software vulnerability.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 8, 2026
2 min read
Discord AI Bug Wrongly Banned More Than 8,000 Users Over Harmless Images
Discord has confirmed that a bug in its AI-powered moderation system mistakenly banned more than 8,000 users over the past two months after harmless images were incorrectly identified as illegal content.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 8, 2026
2 min read
X Launches New Video Editor to Encourage Original Content
X has introduced a new built-in video editor and recorder for its iOS app as part of a broader effort to encourage users to create original videos instead of reposting content from other platforms.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 8, 2026
2 min read



