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.
Crypto Scam Targets Ships Stuck Near Strait of Hormuz
Shipping companies with vessels stranded near the Strait of Hormuz are being targeted by fraudulent messages promising safe passage in exchange for cryptocurrency payments.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 21, 2026
2 min read
Fake Crypto Wallet Apps Slip Into Apple App Store And Steal User Funds
A new cybersecurity report has revealed that 26 malicious apps managed to infiltrate Apple’s App Store by posing as legitimate cryptocurrency wallets, putting users at serious risk of losing their funds.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 21, 2026
2 min read
Google Photos Introduces Easy Touch Up Tools For Quick Photo Fixes
Google is upgrading its Photos app with a new set of touch up tools designed to make quick and subtle edits easier than ever.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 21, 2026
1 min read
Mastodon Hit By DDoS Attack But Decentralized Network Limits Impact
Mastodon’s main server, mastodon.social, was disrupted on Monday after being targeted by a distributed denial of service attack, temporarily making the platform difficult or impossible to access for many users.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 21, 2026
1 min read
North Korean Hackers Linked To Massive $290 Million Crypto Heist
A major cryptocurrency breach over the weekend has shaken the industry, with hackers stealing more than $290 million from Kelp DAO, a platform designed to generate yield on idle crypto assets.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 21, 2026
1 min read
Google Expands Gemini In Chrome To More Countries Across Asia Pacific
Google is continuing its push to bring AI deeper into everyday browsing, announcing that its Gemini integration in Chrome is now rolling out to seven additional countries.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 21, 2026
2 min read
WhatsApp Introduces Paid Plus Subscription With New Customization Features
WhatsApp is starting to experiment with a new premium tier that brings extra customization and convenience features to users willing to pay.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 21, 2026
1 min read
Tim Cook Steps Down As Apple CEO With John Ternus Set To Take Over
Apple is preparing for a major leadership shift as Tim Cook announces he will step down as CEO, handing over the role to John Ternus, the company’s senior vice president of hardware engineering.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 21, 2026
3 min read
British Hacker Linked To Scattered Spider Pleads Guilty In US Cybercrime Case
A British man believed to be a key figure behind the Scattered Spider cybercrime group has admitted guilt in a United States court, facing serious charges tied to a large-scale hacking and cryptocurrency theft operation.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2026
2 min read
Windows 11 File Explorer Gets Faster Launch and Better Performance Updates
Microsoft is rolling out a set of updates to File Explorer for Windows 11 users who are part of the Insider program, focusing mainly on speed, smoother performance, and a more polished experience.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2026
2 min read
Facebook Ads Are Promoting Undress Apps Despite Their Own Rules
Facebook bans explicit content, yet ads promoting undress apps still appear, raising serious questions about policy enforcement and user safety
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2026
3 min read
Apple Alert Emails Hijacked to Push Fake iPhone Purchase Scams
Cybercriminals are exploiting Apple’s account notification system to send phishing emails that appear completely legitimate, making it harder for users to spot the scam.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2026
2 min read
Blue Origin Rocket Reuse Success Overshadowed by Satellite Failure
Blue Origin managed to reuse its New Glenn rocket for the first time on Sunday, marking a key milestone for the company, but the mission fell short of its main goal after failing to properly deliver a communications satellite into orbit for AST SpaceMobile.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 20, 2026
3 min read
Vercel Data Breach Linked to Compromised AI Tool
Vercel, a widely used platform for hosting and deploying web applications, has confirmed a security incident after hackers claimed they were trying to sell stolen data.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 19, 2026
2 min read
Windows Security Flaws Spark Real World Attacks After Researcher Leak
Hackers have already managed to break into at least one organization by exploiting newly exposed Windows vulnerabilities that were published online by a frustrated security researcher, according to findings from cybersecurity firm Huntress.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 18, 2026
3 min read
Google Blocks Record 8.3 Billion Ads As AI Changes Moderation Strategy
Google says it blocked a record 8.3 billion ads worldwide in 2025, a sharp jump from 5.1 billion the previous year, but the number of advertiser accounts it suspended did not rise at the same pace.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 17, 2026
2 min read
Police Warn Thousands In Crackdown On DDoS For Hire Services
European law enforcement agencies have contacted more than 75,000 people suspected of being involved in launching cyberattacks, as part of a large-scale crackdown on DDoS-for-hire services.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 17, 2026
1 min read
Netflix Mobile App Redesign Adds Vertical Video Feed
Netflix says it will roll out a redesigned mobile app by the end of April, introducing a vertical video feed as part of the update.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 17, 2026
1 min read
Threads Brings Direct Messages To Desktop With New Web Update
Threads is finally expanding its direct messaging feature to the desktop version, bringing it closer to a full social platform experience on the web.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 17, 2026
1 min read
YouTube Adds Timestamp Sharing On Mobile While Dropping Clips Feature
YouTube is rolling out a change that could shift how people share videos from its mobile app.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 17, 2026
1 min read



