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.
Apple iPhone Vulnerability Disclosure Could Help Researchers Develop New Jailbreaks
A cybersecurity company known for developing spyware and hacking tools for government agencies has disclosed details of a vulnerability affecting older Apple iPhones, potentially opening new opportunities for security researchers to explore iOS exploits and jailbreak techniques.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 23, 2026
2 min read
OpenAI Launches ‘Patch the Planet’ to Help Secure Open Source Software
OpenAI has unveiled a new initiative called “Patch the Planet” aimed at helping the open source community strengthen cybersecurity and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 23, 2026
2 min read
How to Protect Your Family From AI Voice Cloning Scams in 2026
Learn how AI voice cloning scams work, how scammers copy voices, warning signs to watch for, and practical steps to protect your family from fraud.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 23, 2026
4 min read
Meta Names Kunal Shah as New WhatsApp Chief as Will Cathcart Steps Into New role
Will Cathcart is stepping down as the head of WhatsApp after leading the messaging platform for seven years.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 22, 2026
1 min read
Pakistan Faces Over 5 Million Cyberattacks as Digital Payments Surge
Pakistan recorded more than five million cyberattacks during the first nine months of 2025, highlighting growing cybersecurity risks as the country rapidly shifts toward digital banking, mobile payments and e-commerce.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 22, 2026
2 min read
SK hynix Overtakes Samsung Electronics in Market Value for the First Time
South Korean chipmaker SK hynix has surpassed Samsung Electronics in market capitalization for the first time, ending Samsung's long-standing dominance on the country's main stock market index.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 22, 2026
1 min read
Microsoft Links Mastra npm Supply Chain Attack to North Korean Hackers
Microsoft has attributed the recent Mastra npm supply chain attack, which compromised more than 140 packages, to the North Korean threat group Sapphire Sleet.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 21, 2026
2 min read
Happy 20th Birthday to Blu-ray: Two Decades of High-Definition Physical Media
On June 20, 2006, the first titles released on Blu-ray Disc arrived on store shelves across the United States, officially introducing consumers to a new generation of high-definition physical media.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 21, 2026
1 min read
POP3 vs IMAP: Understanding Email Protocols and How Email Really Works
Ever wondered how emails travel from one inbox to another? Understanding email protocols like POP3, IMAP, and SMTP can help you choose the right setup for personal or business communication.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 21, 2026
5 min read
Texas License Data Breach Exposes Information of 3 Million Hunters and Anglers
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has disclosed a data breach involving a third-party vendor that manages its licensing system, exposing personal information belonging to more than three million people.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 20, 2026
2 min read
Gravity SMTP Flaw Hits 100,000 WordPress Sites
Hackers are actively exploiting a security flaw in the Gravity SMTP plugin for WordPress, affecting more than 100,000 websites.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 20, 2026
2 min read
Nintendo Confirms Employee Survey Data Stolen in TinyPulse Breach
Nintendo of America has confirmed that threat actors stole data from TinyPulse, a third-party platform used for internal employee surveys, but said its own systems were not compromised.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2026
2 min read
Apple Fixes Beats Studio Buds Flaw That Could Allow Bluetooth Eavesdropping
Apple has released a security update to address a high-severity vulnerability affecting Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds that could allow nearby attackers to listen to users' conversations without pairing with the device.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2026
2 min read
WordPress Supply Chain Attack Hits ShapedPlugin Premium Plugins
A supply chain attack targeting premium plugins from ShapedPlugin exposed WordPress websites to credential theft and remote access after malicious code was distributed through the company’s official update system.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 19, 2026
2 min read
Google to Use IP Addresses for Ad Personalization in Europe Starting August 2026
Google has informed advertisers that it will begin using IP addresses for advertising measurement and personalization across the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK and Switzerland on or shortly after August 3, 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2026
3 min read
OpenAI Tests ‘ChatGPT for Science’ Subscription for Research Institutions
OpenAI appears to be testing a new subscription tier focused on scientific research, although it remains unclear whether it will be available to all users or limited to specific organizations.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2026
2 min read
ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude: Which AI Chatbot Protects Your Privacy Best?
AI chatbots can help with everything from writing emails to solving complex problems, but many users do not realize they may be sharing sensitive information in the process. This guide compares ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to explain how each platform handles your data, whether your...
Bijay Pokharel,
June 18, 2026
5 min read
CISA Orders Urgent Patching of Actively Exploited Joomla JCE Flaw
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to urgently patch a critical security flaw in the Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor (JCE) plugin that is being actively exploited by attackers.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
1 min read
SpaceX Surpasses Amazon in Market Value After Post-IPO Rally
SpaceX has overtaken Amazon in market value following a sharp rally in its shares after the company's historic stock market debut.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
1 min read
Pinterest Launches AI Shopping App ‘Ask Pinterest’
Pinterest has unveiled a new experimental app called “Ask Pinterest” that uses artificial intelligence to make product discovery and shopping more conversational.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
2 min read



