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.
Microsoft Releases Emergency Windows 11 Hotpatch Update for RRAS Security Flaws
Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band update to fix security flaws affecting some Windows 11 Enterprise devices that use hotpatch updates instead of the usual Patch Tuesday cumulative updates.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 15, 2026
2 min read
Meta May Cut Up to 16000 Jobs Amid Bigger AI Push
Meta Platforms may be preparing for another major round of layoffs as the company looks for more efficiency while increasing spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 14, 2026
2 min read
Adobe Agrees To Pay $75 Million To Settle Subscription Cancellation Lawsuit
Adobe has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the United States government that accused the company of making it difficult for customers to cancel subscriptions and hiding cancellation fees.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 14, 2026
2 min read
Instagram Will Remove End To End Encrypted Messages From DMs
Instagram has announced that it will stop supporting end to end encrypted direct messages starting May 8. Meta confirmed the decision, saying the feature was removed because only a very small number of users were actually using it.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 14, 2026
1 min read
Spotify Lets Users Customize Their Music Taste Profile
Spotify is testing a new feature that gives users more control over the music recommendations they receive.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 14, 2026
2 min read
Google Patches Two Actively Exploited Chrome Zero Day Vulnerabilities
Google has released emergency security updates for Chrome to fix two high-severity vulnerabilities that are already being exploited in real-world attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 13, 2026
2 min read
Starbucks Data Breach Exposes Personal Information Of Hundreds Of Employees
Starbucks has revealed a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information belonging to hundreds of its employees after attackers gained access to internal accounts used by staff.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 13, 2026
2 min read
Truecaller Launches Family Admin Feature To Help Protect Users From Scam Calls
Truecaller has introduced a new feature that allows one person to become the admin of a family group and help protect other members from potential scam calls.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 13, 2026
3 min read
Google Chrome Is Coming To Arm Powered Linux Devices Later This Year
Google has announced that Chrome will officially arrive on ARM64 Linux devices in the second quarter of 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 13, 2026
2 min read
Apple Cuts App Store Fees In China To Avoid Regulatory Pressure
Apple has announced that it will reduce App Store commission fees in China starting March 15, lowering the standard rate from 30 percent to 25 percent.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 13, 2026
1 min read
SQL Injection Flaw In Elementor Ally Plugin Exposes Over 250000 WordPress Sites
A serious security vulnerability has been discovered in Ally, a WordPress plugin developed by Elementor for improving website accessibility and usability.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2026
2 min read
Iran Linked Hackers Claim Cyberattack On Medical Tech Giant Stryker
A group of hackers believed to be linked to Iran has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on U.S. medical technology company Stryker, reportedly disrupting systems around the world.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2026
2 min read
Hacker Breached FBI Network And Accessed Files Linked To Epstein Investigation
A foreign hacker managed to break into the FBI’s New York field office in 2023 and accessed files connected to the bureau’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a report by Reuters.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2026
1 min read
WordPress Introduces My WordPress To Personalize The Platform For Users
WordPress has announced a new feature called My WordPress, designed to give users a more personalized experience when using the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2026
1 min read
WhatsApp Introduces Parent Supervised Accounts For Children Under 13
WhatsApp has introduced a new type of account designed for children under the age of 13.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2026
3 min read
Google Play Adds Game Trials And Cross Platform Gaming To Become A Full Gaming Hub
Google has announced several major gaming updates for Google Play during the Game Developers Conference 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2026
2 min read
Grammarly Stops AI Expert Cloning After Backlash From Writers
Grammarly has decided to stop using its AI feature that created writing suggestions inspired by real experts without their permission.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2026
2 min read
Shadow AI: The Hidden Cybersecurity Risk Growing Inside Modern Workplaces
Artificial intelligence is helping employees work faster and smarter, but it is also creating a hidden cybersecurity risk known as shadow AI. When workers use AI tools without approval from IT teams, sensitive company information can be exposed without anyone realizing it.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 12, 2026
5 min read
Meta Introduces New Scam Protection Features For Facebook Messenger And WhatsApp
Meta has announced new tools designed to help protect users on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp from online scams.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Brings Passkeys to Windows with Entra Passwordless Sign In Rollout
Microsoft is introducing passkey support for Microsoft Entra on Windows devices, bringing phishing-resistant passwordless authentication through Windows Hello.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 11, 2026
2 min read



