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.
Kodak Investigates Data Breach After Hackers Claim Theft of 2.2 Million Records
Kodak has confirmed that it is investigating a cybersecurity incident after an unauthorized third party gained temporary access to a limited amount of company data.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
1 min read
Telegram Ban in India Affects 150 Million Users, Says CEO Pavel Durov
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has said that India’s temporary suspension of the messaging platform ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination has affected more than 150 million users nationwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
1 min read
CISA Orders Agencies to Patch Actively Exploited LiteSpeed cPanel Flaw Within Three Days
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to secure their systems against an actively exploited vulnerability affecting the LiteSpeed cPanel user-end plugin.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
2 min read
Americans Lost $3.5 Billion to Imposter Scams in 2025, FTC Warns
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says Americans lost $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with reported losses nearly tripling since 2020.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
2 min read
UK to Ban Social Media Access for Under-16s From 2027
The UK government has announced plans to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, with new regulations expected before the end of this year and enforcement set to begin in spring 2027.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
1 min read
Malicious JetBrains Plugins Found Stealing AI API Keys From Developers
Security researchers have uncovered a coordinated malware campaign on the JetBrains Marketplace involving at least 15 malicious plugins designed to steal AI API keys from developers.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
2 min read
Rokarolla Android Malware Targets 217 Banking and Crypto Apps
Security researchers have discovered a new Android banking trojan called Rokarolla that targets 217 banking and cryptocurrency applications and can take near-complete control of infected devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
2 min read
Threads Reaches 500 Million Users, Introduces New ‘Your Algo’ Feature
Nearly three years after launching as a rival to X, formerly known as Twitter, Threads has reached 500 million monthly active users, Meta announced on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
2 min read
FIFA Security Flaw Exposed World Cup Broadcast Systems to Potential Hijacking
A security researcher has revealed a major vulnerability in FIFA's internal systems that could have allowed an attacker to take control of World Cup television broadcasts worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
1 min read
Telegram Removed From Google Play Store in India Ahead of NEET 2026 Re-Exam
Telegram has been removed from the Google Play Store in India after the central government temporarily restricted access to the messaging platform ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
2 min read
SpaceX Surpasses Microsoft in Market Value, Announces $60 Billion Cursor Acquisition
SpaceX extended its remarkable stock market rally on Tuesday, overtaking Microsoft to become the fourth-largest company in the United States by market capitalisation while announcing a major $60 billion acquisition of AI coding platform Cursor.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
2 min read
Supply-Chain Attack Compromises OptinMonster, TrustPulse, and PushEngage WordPress Plugins
A supply-chain attack targeting the content delivery network (CDN) of software publisher Awesome Motive exposed users of several popular WordPress marketing plugins to malicious code, according to findings from e-commerce security firm Sansec.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 16, 2026
2 min read
US Seizes Alleged Deepfake Porn Sites in First Public Use of TAKE IT DOWN Act
The United States Department of Justice announced Friday that it has seized two websites accused of hosting nonconsensual AI-generated nude images and videos of women, marking what appears to be the first publicly disclosed domain seizure under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 16, 2026
2 min read
Google Earth’s Hidden Flight Simulator Is Now Available in Your Browser
Google has expanded access to its long-running flight simulator feature by bringing it directly to the web version of Google Earth, eliminating the need to download or install desktop software.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 16, 2026
1 min read
Chrome 151 Ends Support for Legacy Ad Blockers
Users of Google Chrome will no longer be able to use older ad-blocking extensions built on Manifest V2 starting with version 151, which is expected to roll out in July.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 16, 2026
1 min read
FBI, Google Dismantle Massive AI-Powered Chinese Phishing Network Linked to $1.9 Billion in Losses
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, working alongside Google and Black Lotus Labs, has dismantled a large-scale Chinese phishing-as-a-service operation known as Outsider Enterprise.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 15, 2026
2 min read
U.K. Set to Unveil Social Media Ban for Under-16s
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a sweeping ban on social media use for children under 16, according to multiple media reports.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 15, 2026
2 min read
How to Spot Fake Giveaway and Lottery Scams
Fake giveaway and lottery scams are everywhere, from social media posts to text messages and emails. Learn the warning signs scammers use, discover how to verify suspicious prize notifications, and protect your personal information from online fraud.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 15, 2026
4 min read
Iran Says Cyberattack Disrupted Services At Four Major Banks
A cyberattack temporarily disrupted services at four major Iranian banks, but officials said customer data was not compromised.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 14, 2026
1 min read
Chinese Hackers Spied On Isolated Network For Nearly 10 Years
A China-linked cyberespionage group known as Velvet Ant remained hidden inside a major organization’s critical infrastructure network for nearly a decade, according to a new investigation by Sygnia.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 14, 2026
3 min read



