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.
Ransomware Hacker Jailed for 102 Months After Global Cybercrime Spree
A Latvian hacker linked to a major Russia-based ransomware gang has been sentenced to 102 months in prison after helping orchestrate attacks on more than 54 companies worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 5, 2026
1 min read
WhatsApp’s Liquid Glass Redesign Slowly Expands to Chat Screen
According to WABetaInfo, the redesign is now being developed further, with Meta working to bring the Liquid Glass style into the in-chat interface as well. Although the feature hasn’t been officially released even to beta testers yet, it has been spotted in development builds.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 4, 2026
2 min read
Linux Copy Fail Bug Actively Exploited, Urgent Patch Warning Issued
Cybersecurity authorities have raised a serious alarm after a newly disclosed Linux vulnerability, known as “Copy Fail,” is now being actively exploited in real-world attacks just a day after its public disclosure.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 4, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft April 2026 Update Breaks Some Windows Backup Apps
Microsoft has confirmed that its April 2026 security updates are causing problems for some third-party backup applications on Windows devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 4, 2026
2 min read
Three Die After Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak On Atlantic Cruise Ship
Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak was reported aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the World Health Organization.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 4, 2026
2 min read
Foxconn Launches New LEO Satellites With SpaceX Falcon 9
Taiwan’s Foxconn has launched its second-generation low-Earth orbit satellites as the electronics giant continues to expand its work in space technology.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 4, 2026
1 min read
Gamestop Makes Surprise $56 Billion Bid To Buy Ebay
GameStop has made a surprise offer to buy eBay in a deal worth about $56 billion, a move that could reshape the online shopping and gaming retail market if it goes through.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 4, 2026
2 min read
How To Screen Record In Laptop: Easy Guide For Windows, Mac And Linux
Learn how to screen record on a laptop using Windows, Mac, and Linux. This simple guide explains built-in tools, shortcuts, audio recording, and best tips.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 4, 2026
22 min read
China-Linked Hackers Target Asian Government And Defence Networks
China-aligned hackers have reportedly targeted government and defence organisations across South, East and Southeast Asia, along with one NATO member in Europe, in a new cyber espionage campaign.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 3, 2026
2 min read
CPanel Flaw Is Being Mass-Exploited In Sorry Ransomware Attacks
A newly disclosed cPanel security flaw is now being mass-exploited by hackers to breach websites and encrypt data in “Sorry” ransomware attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 3, 2026
2 min read
AI-Generated Actors And Scripts Are Now Ineligible For Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has introduced new Oscar rules that make AI-generated actors and AI-written scripts ineligible for Academy Awards.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 3, 2026
2 min read
What Are AI Agents? A Simple Guide For Beginners
AI agents are smart tools that can plan, use apps, and complete tasks. Here’s a simple beginner-friendly guide to how they work.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 3, 2026
6 min read
Ubuntu Servers Down After DDoS Attack Disrupts Updates
Ubuntu’s web infrastructure has gone offline following a major distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, leaving users unable to access updates and essential services at a critical time.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 2, 2026
1 min read
Microsoft Tests Faster, Dark Mode Run Menu For Windows 11
Microsoft is testing a redesigned Run menu for Windows 11, giving one of the operating system’s oldest tools a cleaner and more modern look.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 2, 2026
2 min read
Musk Admits xAI Used OpenAI Models In Court
Elon Musk has confirmed in court that his AI company xAI used OpenAI’s models while developing its own chatbot, Grok
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2026
1 min read
Private Photos of Celebrities Exposed in Major Stalkerware Data Leak
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has uncovered a serious data leak involving stalkerware that exposed more than 86,000 private images from a victim’s device.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2026
2 min read
Notepad++ Code Editor Finally Comes To Mac After 20 Years
Notepad++, one of the most popular code editors on Windows, is finally available for Mac users after more than 20 years.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2026
2 min read
YouTube Expands Free Picture-In-Picture Globally For IPhone Users
YouTube is rolling out one of its most requested features to a much wider audience, making picture-in-picture (PiP) mode available to more users worldwide on iPhone and iPad
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2026
2 min read
Critical cPanel Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Login, Patch Urgently
A critical security vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-41940 has been discovered in most versions of cPanel and WebHost Manager (WHM), potentially allowing attackers to access hosting control panels without authentication.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2026
2 min read
Europe Busts €50M Crypto Scam Ring Targeting Victims Worldwide
Authorities in Austria and Albania have dismantled a major cryptocurrency investment fraud network accused of stealing more than €50 million from victims around the world.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2026
2 min read



