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.
Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Study Shows Early Warning Potential for Fainting Episodes
Samsung has announced that a joint clinical study with Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital in Korea has successfully validated the ability to predict vasovagal syncope using biosignals collected from the Galaxy Watch6.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 7, 2026
2 min read
Fake Google Ads Target ManageWP Users In New WordPress Phishing Campaign
A new phishing campaign is using Google-sponsored search results to steal login credentials from ManageWP users, putting large numbers of WordPress websites at risk.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 7, 2026
2 min read
Chrome On Android Adds Approximate Location Sharing For Better Privacy
Google has added a new privacy feature to Chrome on Android that lets users share their approximate location with websites instead of giving away their exact location.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 7, 2026
1 min read
Latvian Hacker Jailed For Role In Karakurt Ransomware Attacks
A U.S. court has sentenced Latvian hacker Deniss Zolotarjovs to more than eight years in prison after he was convicted for his role in ransomware attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 7, 2026
2 min read
Google Shuts Down Project Mariner
Google has shut down Project Mariner, its experimental AI feature that was built to complete tasks for users across the web.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 7, 2026
1 min read
Most Secure Web Browsers in 2026: Pros, Cons, Features and Comparison
Compare the most secure web browsers in 2026, including Brave, Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Tor, and LibreWolf. See their features, pros, cons, and best use cases.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 7, 2026
10 min read
Google AI Search Adds Reddit And Forum Perspectives To Help Users Find Trusted Sources
Google is updating its AI Search experience with new features designed to help people find information from sources they already know and trust.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 6, 2026
2 min read
Google Chrome Reportedly Downloads 4GB AI Model Without Clear User Consent
Security researcher Alexander Hanff, also known as “That Privacy Guy,” has published a new analysis claiming that Google Chrome is silently downloading a large on-device AI model to some users’ computers without clear notice or consent.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 6, 2026
2 min read
Palo Alto Warns of Critical PAN-OS Zero-Day Under Active Attack
Palo Alto Networks has warned customers about a critical unpatched zero-day vulnerability in its PAN-OS User-ID Authentication Portal that is already being exploited in real-world attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 6, 2026
1 min read
Samsung Hits $1 Trillion Market Value As AI Stocks Surge
Samsung Electronics’ common stock market value crossed $1 trillion on Wednesday, making it only the second Asian company, after TSMC, to reach the milestone.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 6, 2026
1 min read
Vimeo Breach Exposed Data Of Over 119,000 Users
The ShinyHunters extortion group has claimed responsibility for a data breach affecting Vimeo, with leaked data reportedly exposing personal information belonging to more than 119,000 people.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 6, 2026
2 min read
Google Raises Bug Bounties To $1.5 Million For Advanced Android Exploits
Google is making major changes to its Android and Chrome vulnerability rewards programs, increasing payouts for highly advanced exploits while reducing rewards for bugs that artificial intelligence has made easier to discover.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 6, 2026
2 min read
Canvas Owner Instructure Hit By Massive Student Data Breach
Education technology company Instructure says it is investigating a cyberattack after hackers claimed they stole 280 million records linked to students, teachers, and staff across thousands of schools and universities.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 6, 2026
1 min read
OpenAI Replaces ChatGPT Default Model With GPT-5.5 Instant
OpenAI has launched a new foundation model called GPT-5.5 Instant, replacing GPT-5.3 Instant as the default model powering ChatGPT.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 6, 2026
2 min read
Threads Adds Web Messaging And Group Chats
Threads is expanding its desktop experience by rolling out messaging support on the web, allowing users to send one-on-one and group chats directly from their browsers.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 6, 2026
2 min read
Google Home Gets Smarter With Gemini 3.1 Upgrade
Google is upgrading Google Home with Gemini 3.1, bringing a smarter and more natural AI experience to its smart home platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 6, 2026
1 min read
Apple To Pay $250 Million Over Delayed AI Siri Features
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit tied to its Apple Intelligence rollout and the delayed launch of advanced Siri features promoted alongside the iPhone 16 series.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 6, 2026
1 min read
Windows 11 Widgets Get Quieter as Microsoft Hides MSN Feed by Default
Microsoft is finally making a much-needed change to the widgets experience in Windows 11 by moving away from the cluttered MSN news feed.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 5, 2026
1 min read
Amazon SES Misuse Sparks Surge In Advanced Phishing Attacks
The Amazon Simple Email Service, known as Amazon SES, is increasingly being misused by attackers to send highly convincing phishing emails that can slip past standard security filters and reputation-based protections.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 5, 2026
2 min read
Elon Musk Settles SEC Lawsuit over Twitter Stake Disclosure Delay
Elon Musk has reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over allegations that he delayed disclosing his initial investment in Twitter, now known as X.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 5, 2026
1 min read



