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.
Google Sues Alleged AI-Powered Cybercrime Network Behind Massive Phishing Operation
Google has filed a lawsuit seeking to dismantle the infrastructure behind an alleged large-scale AI-powered cybercrime operation that used fake websites, scam text messages, and phishing tools to steal passwords, credit card details, and other sensitive information from victims.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 13, 2026
4 min read
Facebook Down For Many Users As Login And App Issues Surge Worldwide
Facebook is facing widespread user-reported problems, with many people saying they cannot log in, load the app or access key features.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
1 min read
Fake FIFA World Cup 2026 Ticket Websites Linked To Large Cybercrime Network
At least 40 fake FIFA World Cup 2026 ticketing websites have been linked to a wider fraud network involving 15 active cybercriminal operators, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm CloudSEK.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
3 min read
SpaceX IPO Makes Elon Musk The World’s First Trillionaire
Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX completed a record-breaking initial public offering, marking another major milestone in the billionaire entrepreneur’s rise from tech founder to one of the most powerful figures in global business.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
2 min read
Authorities Shut Down AudiA6 Crypto Laundering Service Used By Ransomware Gangs
International law enforcement agencies have dismantled AudiA6, a cryptocurrency laundering service allegedly used by ransomware groups and other cybercriminals to hide stolen funds.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
2 min read
Kyushu Electric Loses Drive Containing Data Of 10.9 Million Customers
Kyushu Electric Power has disclosed a major physical security incident after an external storage device containing customer information went missing from one of its subsidiaries’ server rooms.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
2 min read
Meta Edits App Is Getting An AI Assistant And Desktop Version
Meta is preparing major updates for Edits, its video-editing app designed to compete with ByteDance’s CapCut.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
2 min read
SpaceX Prices Record $75 Billion IPO Ahead Of Nasdaq Debut
SpaceX has officially priced its long-awaited initial public offering, setting the stage for what could become the biggest stock market debut in history.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
2 min read
Bluesky Rolls Out Group Chats As It Prepares Community Spaces
Bluesky is adding group chats to its platform as the social network continues to build more private and community-focused features.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
1 min read
University Of Nottingham Confirms Student Data Breach After Hackers Access Records System
The University of Nottingham has confirmed that a cybercriminal group gained access to its student records system, exposing data belonging to both current students and alumni.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 11, 2026
3 min read
Microsoft Fixes Windows Server 2025 BitLocker Recovery Issue After April Update
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused some Windows Server 2025 devices to boot into BitLocker recovery mode after installing the April 2026 security update.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 11, 2026
3 min read
South Korea Fines Coupang Record $410 Million Over Major Data Breach
South Korea’s data protection regulator has fined e-commerce giant Coupang a record 624.7 billion won, or about $410 million, over serious privacy violations linked to a massive data breach that affected more than 37 million users.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 11, 2026
2 min read
JDY Botnet Expands Targeting Of US Military Networks
The JDY botnet, a malware network previously linked to Chinese threat actors such as Volt Typhoon, has expanded its targeting and reconnaissance activity, with a strong focus on the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 11, 2026
3 min read
Microsoft Patches Exchange Server Flaw Exploited In Attacks
Microsoft has released security updates for an actively exploited Exchange Server vulnerability that could allow attackers to run malicious JavaScript code through Outlook Web Access.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 11, 2026
1 min read
Snapchat Adds New Safety Limits For Teen Users
Snapchat is adding new content control restrictions to better protect younger users from being exposed to unwanted attention or doxxing on the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 11, 2026
2 min read
Instagram Will Let Users Control What Its Algorithm Shows
Instagram is preparing to give users more control over what they see on their main feed with a new feature called Your Algorithm.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 11, 2026
2 min read
Russia Lifts Roblox Ban After Platform Meets Safety Rules
Russia has lifted its ban on Roblox after the gaming platform reportedly agreed to follow the country’s rules on user safety.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 11, 2026
1 min read
Nearly One Million Photo IDs Exposed Online In Major Data Security Warning
Nearly one million passports, driver’s licenses, and other photo IDs were reportedly left exposed on the public internet, raising serious concerns about how sensitive personal data is stored and protected online.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 11, 2026
2 min read
Bluesky Communities Feature Is Coming This Year
Bluesky is preparing to launch a new feature called “communities” later this year, giving users smaller spaces where they can connect with people who share the same interests.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 11, 2026
2 min read
EU Orders Meta To Give Rival AI Chatbots Free Access To WhatsApp
Meta has been ordered by EU antitrust regulators to give rival AI chatbot services free access to WhatsApp while an investigation continues
Bijay Pokharel,
June 10, 2026
2 min read



