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.
Telegram Removed From Google Play Store in India Ahead of NEET 2026 Re-Exam
Telegram has been removed from the Google Play Store in India after the central government temporarily restricted access to the messaging platform ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
2 min read
SpaceX Surpasses Microsoft in Market Value, Announces $60 Billion Cursor Acquisition
SpaceX extended its remarkable stock market rally on Tuesday, overtaking Microsoft to become the fourth-largest company in the United States by market capitalisation while announcing a major $60 billion acquisition of AI coding platform Cursor.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 17, 2026
2 min read
Supply-Chain Attack Compromises OptinMonster, TrustPulse, and PushEngage WordPress Plugins
A supply-chain attack targeting the content delivery network (CDN) of software publisher Awesome Motive exposed users of several popular WordPress marketing plugins to malicious code, according to findings from e-commerce security firm Sansec.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 16, 2026
2 min read
US Seizes Alleged Deepfake Porn Sites in First Public Use of TAKE IT DOWN Act
The United States Department of Justice announced Friday that it has seized two websites accused of hosting nonconsensual AI-generated nude images and videos of women, marking what appears to be the first publicly disclosed domain seizure under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 16, 2026
2 min read
Google Earth’s Hidden Flight Simulator Is Now Available in Your Browser
Google has expanded access to its long-running flight simulator feature by bringing it directly to the web version of Google Earth, eliminating the need to download or install desktop software.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 16, 2026
1 min read
Chrome 151 Ends Support for Legacy Ad Blockers
Users of Google Chrome will no longer be able to use older ad-blocking extensions built on Manifest V2 starting with version 151, which is expected to roll out in July.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 16, 2026
1 min read
FBI, Google Dismantle Massive AI-Powered Chinese Phishing Network Linked to $1.9 Billion in Losses
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, working alongside Google and Black Lotus Labs, has dismantled a large-scale Chinese phishing-as-a-service operation known as Outsider Enterprise.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 15, 2026
2 min read
U.K. Set to Unveil Social Media Ban for Under-16s
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a sweeping ban on social media use for children under 16, according to multiple media reports.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 15, 2026
2 min read
How to Spot Fake Giveaway and Lottery Scams
Fake giveaway and lottery scams are everywhere, from social media posts to text messages and emails. Learn the warning signs scammers use, discover how to verify suspicious prize notifications, and protect your personal information from online fraud.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 15, 2026
4 min read
Iran Says Cyberattack Disrupted Services At Four Major Banks
A cyberattack temporarily disrupted services at four major Iranian banks, but officials said customer data was not compromised.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 14, 2026
1 min read
Chinese Hackers Spied On Isolated Network For Nearly 10 Years
A China-linked cyberespionage group known as Velvet Ant remained hidden inside a major organization’s critical infrastructure network for nearly a decade, according to a new investigation by Sygnia.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 14, 2026
3 min read
Google Sues Alleged AI-Powered Cybercrime Network Behind Massive Phishing Operation
Google has filed a lawsuit seeking to dismantle the infrastructure behind an alleged large-scale AI-powered cybercrime operation that used fake websites, scam text messages, and phishing tools to steal passwords, credit card details, and other sensitive information from victims.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 13, 2026
4 min read
Facebook Down For Many Users As Login And App Issues Surge Worldwide
Facebook is facing widespread user-reported problems, with many people saying they cannot log in, load the app or access key features.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
1 min read
Fake FIFA World Cup 2026 Ticket Websites Linked To Large Cybercrime Network
At least 40 fake FIFA World Cup 2026 ticketing websites have been linked to a wider fraud network involving 15 active cybercriminal operators, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm CloudSEK.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
3 min read
SpaceX IPO Makes Elon Musk The World’s First Trillionaire
Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX completed a record-breaking initial public offering, marking another major milestone in the billionaire entrepreneur’s rise from tech founder to one of the most powerful figures in global business.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
2 min read
Authorities Shut Down AudiA6 Crypto Laundering Service Used By Ransomware Gangs
International law enforcement agencies have dismantled AudiA6, a cryptocurrency laundering service allegedly used by ransomware groups and other cybercriminals to hide stolen funds.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
2 min read
Kyushu Electric Loses Drive Containing Data Of 10.9 Million Customers
Kyushu Electric Power has disclosed a major physical security incident after an external storage device containing customer information went missing from one of its subsidiaries’ server rooms.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
2 min read
Meta Edits App Is Getting An AI Assistant And Desktop Version
Meta is preparing major updates for Edits, its video-editing app designed to compete with ByteDance’s CapCut.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
2 min read
SpaceX Prices Record $75 Billion IPO Ahead Of Nasdaq Debut
SpaceX has officially priced its long-awaited initial public offering, setting the stage for what could become the biggest stock market debut in history.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
2 min read
Bluesky Rolls Out Group Chats As It Prepares Community Spaces
Bluesky is adding group chats to its platform as the social network continues to build more private and community-focused features.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 12, 2026
1 min read





