Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita, an independent technology and cybersecurity news publication established in 2017. A specialist in cybersecurity journalism, Bijay covers vulnerability research, malware analysis, enterprise data breaches, digital privacy, and emerging technologies. His work translates complex technical threats into precise, accessible, and actionable intelligence for security professionals and general readers alike. His reporting and investigative coverage are routinely cited and republished across leading technology and security media.
Greece Set to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, according to a government briefing.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Start Menu Search Glitch After Bing Update Mishap
Microsoft has rolled out a server-side fix to address a bug that disrupted the Start Menu search experience on some Windows 11 23H2 devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2026
2 min read
TikTok Expands Europe Data Push with Massive Finland Investment
TikTok is stepping up its efforts to keep European user data within the region, announcing plans to invest 1 billion euros to build a second data centre in Finland.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2026
2 min read
WhatsApp Gets Smarter in Cars with Full CarPlay Upgrade
WhatsApp has just rolled out a major update that makes using the app inside your car much easier and more intuitive.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2026
1 min read
US Cybercrime Losses Hit 21 Billion As Scams Surge
Americans lost nearly $21 billion to cyber-enabled crimes last year, according to new data from the FBI, marking a sharp rise driven by scams like fake investments, business email compromise, tech support fraud, and data breaches.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2026
2 min read
Critical WordPress Plugin Flaw Lets Hackers Upload Malicious Files
A serious security flaw has been discovered in the Ninja Forms File Uploads add-on for WordPress, allowing attackers to upload malicious files without needing to log in.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2026
2 min read
Adobe Launches Student Spaces AI Tool For Study Help
Adobe is shifting its focus toward students with a new AI-powered feature called Student Spaces, designed to make studying easier and more interactive.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2026
2 min read
Google Maps Adds AI Captions And New Contributor Features
Google is rolling out a set of new features aimed at making it easier for users to share local knowledge on Maps, with a strong focus on simplifying how photos and videos are contributed.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2026
2 min read
Chrome Adds Vertical Tabs Feature
Google Chrome is finally bringing vertical tabs to users, a feature that has gained popularity through newer browsers like Arc.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2026
1 min read
Russian Hackers Hijack Thousands Of Routers To Steal Logins
A group of Russian government-backed hackers has taken control of thousands of home and small business routers worldwide in an ongoing campaign designed to intercept internet traffic and steal sensitive login data, according to security researchers and government officials.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2026
2 min read
US Warns Iran Backed Hackers Target Critical Systems
The U.S. government is warning that hackers linked to Iran are stepping up their cyberattacks and are now going after critical infrastructure in the country to cause disruption.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2026
2 min read
Spotify AI Playlists Now Create Personalized Podcast Discovery Experiences
Spotify is expanding its AI-powered Prompted Playlists feature, and this time it’s stepping beyond music into podcasts, giving Premium users a new way to discover shows tailored to their interests.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2026
2 min read
10 Strange Facts About Social Media Algorithms That Control What You See
Social media algorithms shape your feed by tracking your behavior, predicting interests, and deciding what content you see every day.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2026
5 min read
Google Gemini Update Aims to Connect Users in Crisis to Help Faster
Google has rolled out an update to its Gemini chatbot designed to guide users toward mental health support more quickly during moments of distress.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 7, 2026
1 min read
Microsoft Warns of Fast Moving Storm 1175 Ransomware Attacks Targeting Critical Sectors
The group, believed to be based in China, is financially motivated and closely linked to the deployment of Medusa ransomware.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 7, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Retires SaRA Tool and Pushes Users to More Secure Get Help Alternative
Microsoft has officially removed its long-standing Support and Recovery Assistant, better known as SaRA, from all supported Windows versions as of March 10.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 7, 2026
1 min read
Google Launches Offline AI Dictation App Eloquent
Google has quietly stepped into the growing world of AI-powered dictation tools with a new iOS app called Google AI Edge Eloquent.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 7, 2026
1 min read
NASA Artemis Mission Brings Humans Closer to the Moon Again
Humans have not walked on the Moon since NASA’s Apollo 17 mission back in 1972, but that long pause is finally nearing an end.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 7, 2026
2 min read
Netflix Doubles Down on Kids Gaming With New Playground App
Netflix is sharpening its focus on family-friendly gaming with the launch of a new app designed specifically for younger audiences.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 7, 2026
2 min read
Artemis II Astronauts Set Record as They Journey Beyond the Moon
Four astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission crossed into the Moon’s gravitational pull early Monday morning, continuing a historic journey that is set to take them over the Moon’s dark far side and farther from Earth than any humans have ever traveled.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 6, 2026
2 min read



