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.
𝕏 Surpasses Reddit to Become the World’s 6th Most-Visited Website
𝕏.com has overtaken Reddit in global website traffic, according to data from Similarweb.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 9, 2026
1 min read
X Is Replacing Its Creator Revenue Program With Original Content Rewards
X is ending its current revenue-sharing program for content creators and replacing it with a new system called Original Content Rewards.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 9, 2026
2 min read
How to Detect a Fake AI Video: 10 Warning Signs to Watch For
AI videos can look and sound incredibly real. Learn 10 simple ways to spot fake AI videos, deepfakes, cloned voices and manipulated footage.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 9, 2026
6 min read
Webmail Security Flaws Let Email Content Break Out of the Inbox and Steal Sensitive Data
New research has revealed a series of webmail security techniques that can allow malicious email content to escape the boundaries of a message and interfere with the webmail interface itself.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2026
4 min read
WordPress Fixes Critical Login XSS Flaw That Could Lead to PHP Code Execution
WordPress has released a security update fixing a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in its login page that affects every version of the content management system.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2026
4 min read
OpenAI Warns Upcoming Astra Model Could Have Critical Cybersecurity Capabilities
OpenAI says its upcoming Astra model has shown major improvements in agentic coding and cybersecurity, raising concerns that the system could potentially reach the company’s highest level of cyber capability.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2026
3 min read
Cloudflare Launches Kitesurf, a Browser Built for AI Agents
Cloudflare has entered the browser space with Kitesurf, but unlike traditional browsers such as Chrome and Firefox, its new browser is designed specifically for AI agents rather than human users.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Edge Is Ending Support for Older Ad Blockers
Microsoft is preparing to end support for Manifest V2 extensions in its Edge browser, a move that will affect users of older ad blockers, including uBlock Origin.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2026
1 min read
Best Screen Recording Software: 10 Top Tools for Windows, Mac, and Online
Discover the best screen recording software for Windows, Mac, and online use. Compare free and paid screen recorders with features, pros, cons, and expert recommendations to find the right tool for your needs.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2026
6 min read
Meta Faces Nearly $1 Billion Penalty After Court Links Platforms to Teen Mental Health Crisis
Meta has been ordered to pay an additional $567 million after a New Mexico court ruled that the company's social media platforms contributed to a youth mental health crisis in the state.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2026
2 min read
Chinese-Linked LightSpy Spyware Expands Globally, Now Targets Routers and Multiple Devices
Researchers say the Chinese-linked LightSpy spyware has expanded worldwide with new capabilities to steal data and remotely wipe compromised devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2026
2 min read
Google Warns Hackers Are Targeting Major U.S. Financial Firms With Phone Scams
Google says hackers are using voice phishing to breach major financial firms, steal sensitive data, and demand multimillion-dollar ransoms.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2026
2 min read
Google Wallet Adds Parental Controls to Help Kids Learn Money Management
Google Wallet now lets parents manage spending, set limits, and monitor purchases for children under 18 in the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2026
2 min read
TikTok Cuts 250 Jobs, Closes Nashville Office Amid AI Moderation Shift
TikTok is laying off 250 employees and shutting its Nashville office as the company streamlines operations and expands AI-powered content moderation.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2026
1 min read
ChatGPT to Offer Unlimited Text Chats for Everyone as OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.6 Luna
OpenAI is rolling out unlimited text chats for all ChatGPT users alongside the new GPT-5.6 Luna model and upgraded reasoning features.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2026
2 min read
TikTok Users Report Receiving LIVE Notifications From Blocked Accounts
TikTok users are reporting that the app continues sending LIVE notifications from blocked accounts, raising questions about how the platform's blocking system handles push alerts.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2026
1 min read
Google to End Gmail “Send As” Feature for Third-Party Email Accounts in 2027
Beginning in January 2027, users will no longer be able to send emails from third-party email addresses through Gmail using the "Send as" feature.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2026
1 min read
OpenAI Shuts Down Cambodia-Based Scam Network That Used ChatGPT for Fraud
OpenAI has dismantled a coordinated scam operation based in Cambodia that used ChatGPT to support a wide range of online fraud, including investment scams, romance scams, gambling schemes, and fake law enforcement impersonation campaigns.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2026
3 min read
Google Confirms Blogger Bug Behind Mass Malware False Positives, Restoration Underway
Google has confirmed that a software bug—not actual malware—was responsible for a wave of Blogger websites being incorrectly flagged for violating its "Malware and Similar Malicious Content" policy, causing hundreds of legitimate blogs to be locked or temporarily removed.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2026
2 min read
Apple Private Relay Flaw Can Expose Users’ Real IP Addresses, Researchers Warn
Apple's Private Relay feature, which is designed to hide a user's IP address while browsing the web in Safari, can be bypassed because of a series of flaws that may reveal a user's real IP address, according to security researchers.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2026
1 min read





