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.
Exposed Google API Keys Could Allow Hackers To Access Gemini And Rack Up Huge Bills
Security researchers have discovered that thousands of Google API keys publicly exposed in website code could be abused to access the Gemini AI assistant and potentially retrieve private data.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2026
2 min read
Threads Tests New DM Shortcut To Make Messaging Easier
Threads is testing a new feature that makes it quicker to start private conversations.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2026
1 min read
HBO Max Expands Password Sharing Crackdown Worldwide In 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery announced during a recent earnings call that the company plans to begin a global expansion of its password-sharing enforcement in 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2026
1 min read
Smart Ways Parents Can Protect Kids From Dangerous Online Content
Learn simple and practical ways to protect kids from harmful online content and create a safer, healthier digital environment at home.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2026
4 min read
UFP Technologies Reports Cybersecurity Breach That Compromised IT Systems And Data
UFP Technologies, a U.S.-based medical device manufacturer, has revealed that a recent cybersecurity incident compromised parts of its IT systems and led to data theft.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 26, 2026
2 min read
South Korea Fines Coupang 2.19 Billion Won Over Unfair Supplier Practices
South Korea’s antitrust regulator has fined e-commerce giant Coupang 2.19 billion won, or about 1.54 million dollars, for unfair business practices that pressured suppliers and violated retail trade laws.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 26, 2026
2 min read
Chinese Hackers Used Google Sheets To Hide Global Espionage Attacks
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, along with Mandiant and other partners, has stopped a large global espionage campaign linked to a suspected Chinese threat actor.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 26, 2026
2 min read
UK Regulator Fines Reddit £14.47 Million Over Children’s Data Failures
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office has fined Reddit £14.47 million, more than $19.5 million, for collecting and using personal data from children under 13 without proper safeguards.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 25, 2026
2 min read
US Sanctions Zero Day Brokers Tied To Russian Government
The US government has imposed sanctions on two companies accused of buying and reselling zero-day exploits, along with their founders and associates, citing national security concerns.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 25, 2026
2 min read
CarGurus Data Breach Exposes 12.5 Million Customer Accounts
CarGurus has suffered a major data breach that exposed the personal information of around 12.5 million users.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 25, 2026
1 min read
Instagram Expands To Google TV With Reels On The Big Screen
Instagram is now available on Google TV devices in the United States, expanding its push into living room screens.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 25, 2026
1 min read
Court Dismisses xAI Trade Secrets Case Against OpenAI
OpenAI has scored a legal win against Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, in a case involving claims of employee poaching and trade secret theft.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 25, 2026
2 min read
Apple Introduces New Age Verification Tools To Block Underage App Downloads
Apple has announced new age verification features designed to meet growing legal requirements in several countries and US states.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 25, 2026
2 min read
Discord Delays Global Age Verification Rollout After User Backlash
Discord has pushed back its plan to roll out age verification worldwide, saying it will now wait until the second half of 2026 instead of launching next month as first announced.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 25, 2026
2 min read
Mac Mini To Be Made In Houston As Apple Expands US Manufacturing
Apple is bringing Mac mini production to the United States for the first time.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 24, 2026
2 min read
Canva Acquires Cavalry And MangoAI To Expand Creative And Marketing Tools
Canva has announced that it is acquiring two startups, Cavalry and MangoAI, as part of its push to strengthen its creative and marketing capabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 24, 2026
2 min read
IBM Shares Suffer Biggest Drop In 25 Years As AI Threatens Core Business
IBM shares recorded their steepest one-day fall in more than 25 years after fresh concerns emerged about how artificial intelligence could disrupt one of the company’s most dependable revenue streams.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 24, 2026
2 min read
What Is Quishing? How QR Code Scams Work And How To Avoid Them
Learn what quishing is, how QR code scams trick users into sharing data, and simple steps to spot and avoid these growing threats in daily life. Stay protected.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 24, 2026
6 min read
Russia Probes Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Over Alleged Terrorism Links
Russia is investigating Telegram founder Pavel Durov as part of a criminal case related to the alleged facilitation of terrorist activities, according to state-run newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 24, 2026
1 min read
Anthropic Alleges Chinese AI Firms Used Claude To Train Rival Models
Anthropic says that several Chinese AI companies improperly used its Claude model to boost their own systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 24, 2026
2 min read





