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.
Apple Expands iOS 18.7.7 Security Update to More iPhones
Apple has started rolling out its iOS 18.7.7 security update to a wider range of iPhones, giving more users access to an important fix without needing to upgrade to a newer system.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 2, 2026
1 min read
NASA Artemis II Mission Sends Astronauts Around the Moon After 50 Years
NASA has launched its Artemis II mission from Florida, sending four astronauts on a journey around the Moon, marking the first time humans have traveled this far in more than 50 years.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 2, 2026
2 min read
FBI Issues Warning Over Privacy Risks in Foreign Apps
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a fresh warning to Americans about the potential risks of using foreign-developed mobile applications, especially those created by Chinese companies.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 1, 2026
2 min read
Google Drive AI Ransomware Detection Now Available for All Users
Google has officially rolled out its AI-powered ransomware detection feature for Google Drive, making it available to all eligible users and turning it on by default.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 1, 2026
2 min read
Anthropic Accidentally Leaks Claude Code Source code
Anthropic has accidentally leaked the source code of its AI coding tool, Claude Code, which has always been kept closed source.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 1, 2026
2 min read
Truecaller Reaches 500 Million Monthly Users
Sweden-based caller ID app Truecaller has reached a major milestone, announcing that it now has 500 million monthly active users.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 1, 2026
1 min read
Google Introduces Option to Change Gmail Address Without Losing Data
Google has started rolling out a new feature that lets users in the United States change their Gmail address without losing their data or creating a new account.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 31, 2026
1 min read
Maryland Man Charged for $53 Million Uranium Finance Crypto Hack
A man from Maryland has been charged by U.S. prosecutors for allegedly stealing more than $53 million by hacking the Uranium Finance cryptocurrency exchange twice and then laundering the funds.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 31, 2026
2 min read
Starlink Satellite Suddenly Breaks Apart in Orbit
SpaceX has lost contact with one of its Starlink satellites after what it called an unexpected anomaly in orbit.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 31, 2026
1 min read
NASA Prepares For Artemis II Mission To Send Humans Around The Moon
NASA has completed its final preparations for the Artemis II mission, which is expected to launch as early as April 1 from the Kennedy Space Center.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 31, 2026
2 min read
Instagram Testing New Paid Feature Called Instagram Plus
Meta has started testing a premium subscription on Instagram in a few countries, according to TechCrunch.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 31, 2026
2 min read
Apple Testing Encrypted RCS Chats Again in Latest iOS Beta
Apple is once again working on improving messaging privacy, this time by bringing back end to end encrypted RCS chats in its latest iOS testing phase.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 31, 2026
1 min read
Infinity Stealer Targets macOS With Fake CAPTCHA Trick And Stealth Python Malware
A newly discovered malware called Infinity Stealer is now targeting macOS users using a clever mix of social engineering and advanced coding techniques.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 29, 2026
2 min read
China Linked Hackers Hide Stealth Malware Inside Global Telecom Networks
A China-linked state-backed hacking group has been found placing highly stealthy malware deep inside telecom networks around the world, raising serious concerns about long-term cyber espionage, according to a report.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 28, 2026
2 min read
Sony Suspends Orders for CFexpress and SD Memory Cards Amid Global Shortage
Sony has announced that it will stop accepting new orders for most of its CFexpress and SD memory cards starting March 27, 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 28, 2026
1 min read
Iran Linked Hackers Claim Breach of FBI Director Kash Patel Personal Email
Hackers believed to be linked to Iran have claimed responsibility for breaking into the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel and releasing private photos and messages online.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 28, 2026
1 min read
The Dark Side of Free VPNs Nobody Talks About
Free VPNs may seem useful, but they often track, sell your data, and offer weak security. Learn the hidden risks before you trust them.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 28, 2026
4 min read
European Commission Probes Security Breach Linked To Amazon Cloud Systems
The European Commission is currently investigating a cybersecurity incident after a threat actor gained access to its Amazon cloud infrastructure.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2026
1 min read
Sony Increases PS5 Price Globally Starting April 2026
Sony has announced that it will raise the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles around the world beginning April 2.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2026
1 min read
ACE Shuts Down AnimePlay Piracy Platform With Over 5 Million Users
The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has announced the shutdown of AnimePlay, a major illegal anime streaming platform that had more than 5 million users worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2026
2 min read



