Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita, an independent technology and cybersecurity news publication established in 2017. A specialist in cybersecurity journalism, Bijay covers vulnerability research, malware analysis, enterprise data breaches, digital privacy, and emerging technologies. His work translates complex technical threats into precise, accessible, and actionable intelligence for security professionals and general readers alike. His reporting and investigative coverage are routinely cited and republished across leading technology and security media.
Hackers Hijacking Facebook Accounts Using Malicious ChatGPT Chrome Extension
This trojanized version, which has accumulated over 9,000 downloads, masquerades as the popular "ChatGPT for Google" add-on that allows ChatGPT integration on search results. However, it contains extra code that targets Facebook session cookies in an attempt to steal Facebook accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 23, 2023
3 min read
Former Federal Prison Warden Sentenced for Sexual Abuse Of Three Female Inmates
A former prison warden was sentenced today in the Northern District of California to 70 months in prison, 15 years of supervised release, and $15,000 in restitution for sexually abusive conduct against three female victims who were serving prison sentences and one count of making...
Bijay Pokharel,
March 23, 2023
5 min read
Two Co-Conspirators Indicted for Role in Prolific, Global Human Smuggling Conspiracy
Extensive coordination and cooperation efforts between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement authorities culminated in the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) Mexico and the Fuerza Estatal de Seguridad Ciudadana (FESC) executing the arrests of a human smuggler, along with a co-conspirator, alleged to have operated on...
Bijay Pokharel,
March 23, 2023
6 min read
WhatsApp Rolling Out Limit Polls To Only One Choice Feature On Android
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature that will let poll creators limit users to only one choice, which is available for some beta testers on Android.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2023
1 min read
Opera Adds ChatGPT, AI Summarization Features To Its Browser
Web browser company Opera on Wednesday announced that it is adding AI-powered features to its desktop browsers Opera and Opera GX -- namely AI Prompts, plus sidebar access to ChatGPT, and ChatSonic, to transform users' browsing experience.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2023
1 min read
Personal Data of Thousands of Special Needs Children Exposed Online
The publicly exposed documents were invoices belonging to a special education and behavioral health service provider for school children.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2023
2 min read
EA To Shut Three Battlefield Games In April
Video game company Electronic Arts (EA) has announced to shut of three Battlefield games -- Battlefield 1943, Battlefield: Bad Company, and Battlefield: Bad Company 2 -- from digital stores on April 28.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2023
1 min read
Microsoft Introduces ‘Bing Image Creator’ Powered By OpenAI’s DALL-E
Microsoft has introduced a new feature 'Bing Image Creator' to the new Bing and Edge preview, which allows users to create an image simply by using their own words to describe the picture they want to see -- powered by an advanced version of the...
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2023
2 min read
Amazon To Shut Go-To Camera Reviews Site DPReview
Amazon has announced that it will be shutting down its go-to camera reviews website "DPReview" in the near future after nearly 25 years of operation.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2023
1 min read
WhatsApp’s New Update Gives Admins More Control Over Who Can Join Group
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced two new updates for "groups" on WhatsApp -- new controls for admins, and easily see groups in common.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2023
1 min read
TikTok CEO Warns Users About Ban Ahead Of US Congress Hearing
In a minute-long video on TikTok, Chew thanked the TikTok community of 150 million Americans ahead of his congressional hearing.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2023
1 min read
Adobe Launches New Generative AI To Transform Customer Experiences
Software major Adobe has announced new generative AI innovations across its Experience Cloud that aim to redefine how businesses deliver customer experiences.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2023
1 min read
Hackers Targeted Microsoft, Google, Apple Via Zero-Day Exploitation In 2022: Report
Researchers have tracked 55 zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in 2022 by hackers, most targeting Microsoft, Google and Apple products, a new report has shown.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2023
1 min read
Instagram Has Started Putting Ads In Search Results
Meta-owned American photo and video-sharing social networking service Instagram has started letting companies slip ads into the feed that appears when you tap into a post in Instagram’s search results.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2023
1 min read
Six Additional Oath Keepers Members and Affiliates Found Guilty of Charges Related to Capitol Breach
Six additional members and affiliates of the Oath Keepers were found guilty in the District of Columbia today for their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2023
6 min read
People Who Find ‘Joy In Missing Out’ Are High On Anxiety: Study
Most people who find the "joy of missing out" or JOMO also have high levels of social anxiety, according to a study.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 21, 2023
3 min read
WhatsApp Rolling Out Tweaked Link Preview Interface On iOS Beta
WhatsApp is rolling out a tweaked link preview interface on iOS beta.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 21, 2023
1 min read
Google Widely Rolling Out ‘Immersive View’ In Maps
Google has finally appeared to be rolling out the "Immersive View" feature more widely in Maps.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 21, 2023
1 min read
Netflix’s Cloud Gaming Service ‘Underway’, Aims To Bring Games To Any Of Its Devices
In an update shared by streaming giant Netflix, it has confirmed that work on its own cloud gaming service is "underway," with an aim to bring games to any of its devices that users have.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 21, 2023
2 min read
Two Of Uranus’ Moons May Have Active Oceans: NASA Study
One or two of Uranus' 27 moons -- Ariel and/or Miranda -- likely have oceans beneath their icy surfaces and are actively spewing material into the space environment, according to a study by NASA.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 21, 2023
2 min read



