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.
France Moves to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15
France’s National Assembly has voted to back legislation that would ban children under the age of 15 from using social media, citing growing concerns over online bullying, addiction, and mental health risks.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2026
1 min read
Cloudflare Explains 25 Minute Internet Routing Leak That Dropped 12 Gbps of IPv6 Traffic
Cloudflare has shared more details about a recent Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) route leak that disrupted IPv6 traffic for about 25 minutes, leading to congestion, packet loss, and roughly 12 Gbps of dropped traffic.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Releases Emergency Update to Fix Actively Exploited Office Zero Day Flaw
Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band security updates to fix a high-severity zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Office that is actively being exploited in real-world attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2026
3 min read
Meta Plans to Test Premium Subscriptions on Instagram Facebook and WhatsApp
Meta has announced plans to test new premium subscription plans across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, aiming to offer users exclusive features and enhanced AI-powered tools while keeping the core apps free.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2026
2 min read
OpenAI Is Deciding How Much Advertisers Will Pay for Ads on ChatGPT
According to The Information, OpenAI is considering ad rates of around $60 per 1,000 views, which is roughly three times higher than what advertisers typically pay on Meta’s platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2026
1 min read
Internal Documents Reveal How Social Media Companies Targeted Teen Engagement Despite Risks
Recently released internal documents show how major social media companies viewed teenagers as a major growth opportunity, even while privately discussing the risks heavy platform use could pose to young users.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2026
2 min read
Nvidia Launches Open Source AI Platform to Power Advanced Weather Forecasting
NVIDIA has introduced a new open-source artificial intelligence platform aimed at helping governments and businesses build their own advanced weather forecasting systems using AI and complex climate data.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2026
2 min read
Google May Pay Users After Lawsuit Over Accidental Voice Recordings
Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over claims that its devices recorded users without proper consent, potentially allowing millions of people to claim compensation.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2026
2 min read
Personal Data of Over 30 Million Coupang Users May Have Been Leaked Police Say
South Korean police believe that personal information from more than 30 million users of Coupang may have been leaked, far exceeding the company’s earlier claim that only a few thousand accounts were affected.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2026
2 min read
European Commission Launches New Investigation Into Elon Musk’s X Over Grok Deepfake Concerns
The European Commission has opened a new formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, focusing on the risks linked to its AI chatbot Grok under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2026
2 min read
How to Disable Annoying Facebook Notifications
Tired of annoying Facebook notifications? Learn how to disable unnecessary alerts step by step and keep only important updates that truly matter.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2026
2 min read
Why Gold Prices Are Rising and Why the Dollar Matters
Gold prices are rising as inflation, global uncertainty, and concerns about the US dollar push investors toward safety. While currency movements matter, fear and long term demand are the strongest drivers of gold’s strength.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 26, 2026
3 min read
Google Says Gmail Spam and Email Misclassification Issues Are Now Fixed
Google says it has resolved a Gmail issue that caused emails to appear in the wrong inbox categories and incorrectly triggered spam warnings for many users on Saturday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 26, 2026
1 min read
ChatGPT Is Reportedly Citing Elon Musk’s Grokipedia in Some Answers
Information from Grokipedia has begun appearing in ChatGPT responses, according to a report by The Guardian.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 26, 2026
2 min read
TikTok Is Back After Brief Outage
Short-form video platform TikTok experienced a brief but noticeable service disruption on Sunday, January 25, 2026, with thousands of users reporting problems accessing the app and its main features.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 26, 2026
1 min read
US Lawsuit Claims Meta Can Access WhatsApp Private Messages
A lawsuit filed in the United States has accused Meta of misleading users about WhatsApp’s privacy protections.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 26, 2026
1 min read
Microsoft Issues Emergency Windows Updates to Fix Outlook Not Opening Bug
Microsoft has released emergency out of band updates for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix a problem that caused Microsoft Outlook to stop opening when PST files were stored in cloud services.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 25, 2026
2 min read
Gmail Spam Filters Are Not Working Properly Today for Many Users
If your Gmail inbox feels messy or unreliable today, you are not the only one. Many users are reporting problems with spam filtering and email classification, causing confusion and concern.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 25, 2026
1 min read
Microsoft Shared Encryption Keys With the Government Sparking Privacy Fears
Microsoft has confirmed that it handed over encryption recovery keys to the US government after receiving a legal warrant, a move that has raised serious concerns about digital privacy.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 25, 2026
2 min read
CDC Study Finds Childhood Vaccines Do Not Increase Epilepsy Risk
Routine childhood vaccinations do not increase the risk of epilepsy in young children, according to a new large study led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2026
2 min read





