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.
DarkSword iPhone Exploit Targets Crypto Wallets and Personal Data
A newly identified iPhone exploit kit called DarkSword has been used to steal a huge amount of personal data, including information from cryptocurrency wallet apps.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 19, 2026
4 min read
Aura Data Breach Exposes Details of Nearly 35000 Customers
Aura has confirmed that an unauthorized person accessed customer data after an employee was targeted in a voice phishing attack.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 19, 2026
2 min read
Facebook Paid Creators $3 Billion in 2025
Facebook paid content creators almost $3 billion in 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 19, 2026
1 min read
Tim Cook Says He Is Not Stepping Down as Apple CEO
Apple CEO Tim Cook has rejected rumours that he may be preparing to step down, saying he has no plans to leave the company anytime soon.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 18, 2026
2 min read
EU Sanctions Chinese and Iranian Firms Over Cyberattacks
The Council of the European Union has placed sanctions on three companies and two individuals from China and Iran over cyberattacks that targeted devices and critical infrastructure.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 18, 2026
3 min read
Apple Releases First Background Security Update for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple has started rolling out its first background security update for iPhones, iPads, and Macs to fix a Safari-related bug.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 18, 2026
1 min read
Tumblr Reverses Reblog Changes After Strong User Backlash
Tumblr has rolled back its recent reblog update after many users reacted negatively to the changes.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 18, 2026
1 min read
Spotify Adds Exclusive Mode to Improve Audio Quality on Windows
Spotify has introduced a new feature called Exclusive Mode for its Windows app.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 18, 2026
1 min read
Sears Home Services AI Data Leak Exposed Millions of Chat Logs and Call Recordings
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a major data exposure involving an AI virtual assistant used by Sears Home Services for scheduling, customer support, phone calls, and online chats.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 17, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Emergency Update Fixes Bluetooth Visibility Bug on Windows 11 Enterprise
Microsoft has released an emergency update to fix a Bluetooth visibility problem affecting hotpatch-enabled Windows 11 Enterprise devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 17, 2026
1 min read
Amazon Expands 1 Hour and 3 Hour Delivery Across US to Challenge Walmart
Amazon is expanding its faster delivery service in more cities across the United States, including Los Angeles and Chicago, as it tries to stay ahead of growing competition from Walmart.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 17, 2026
1 min read
Britannica And Merriam Webster Sue OpenAI Over Copyright Claims
Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, saying the company used their copyrighted material to train its AI systems without permission.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 17, 2026
1 min read
Grok Lawsuit Claims xAI Created Sexualized Deepfakes of Minors
Three teens from Tennessee are suing Elon Musk’s xAI, saying the company’s Grok chatbot was used to create sexualized AI images and videos of them when they were minors.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 17, 2026
3 min read
Face ID vs Fingerprint Which Is Safer
Face ID and fingerprint are both secure, but which one is safer? Compare their strengths, risks, and best uses in simple terms.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 17, 2026
7 min read
OpenAI Adult Mode May Allow Smutty Chats But Not Pornographic Content
OpenAI’s upcoming adult mode for ChatGPT is expected to allow flirty and explicit text conversations, but not full pornographic content.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 16, 2026
2 min read
EU Publishers Urge Regulators To End Google Antitrust Probe
European publishers, tech companies, and startups are asking EU antitrust regulators to finish their long-running investigation into Google and take action against the company.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 16, 2026
1 min read
Russia Fines Telegram 35 Million Roubles Over Banned Content
Russia has fined Telegram 35 million roubles, or about $432,366, for not removing content that authorities say is banned.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 16, 2026
1 min read
ChatGPT Ads Are Still Limited to the United States
OpenAI has clarified that ChatGPT ads are not expanding outside the United States right now, even though some users became concerned after seeing mentions of ads in the company’s updated privacy policy.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 16, 2026
2 min read
How to Protect Your Privacy While Using AI Tools
Protect your privacy while using AI tools with simple tips to keep personal data safe, secure your accounts, and avoid online risks.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 16, 2026
6 min read
ByteDance Delays Seedance 2 Launch After Copyright Disputes
ByteDance has reportedly paused the global launch of its new AI video model, Seedance 2.0, after facing copyright disputes with major Hollywood studios and streaming platforms.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 15, 2026
2 min read



