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.
Australia May Block AI Tools Like ChatGPT Over New Age Rules
Australia’s internet safety watchdog has warned that search engines and app stores could be forced to block artificial intelligence platforms that fail to verify user ages.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 2, 2026
3 min read
Samsung Reaches Settlement With Texas Over Smart TV Data Collection Concerns
Samsung and the State of Texas have settled a legal dispute over how the company collected viewing data through its smart TVs.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 2, 2026
2 min read
Typosquatting In 2026 What It Is Why It Matters And How To Stay Safe
Typosquatting uses fake look alike domains to steal data and money. Learn how it works in 2026 and how to protect yourself and your business online.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 2, 2026
6 min read
Malicious QuickLens Chrome Extension Used To Steal Crypto And Passwords
A popular Chrome extension called QuickLens Search Screen with Google Lens has been removed from the Chrome Web Store after it was hijacked and turned into a malware delivery tool targeting thousands of users.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 1, 2026
3 min read
South Korean Tax Office Accidentally Leaks Crypto Seed Phrase And Loses 4.4 Million Dollars
South Korea’s National Tax Service made a costly mistake after accidentally revealing the recovery phrase of a seized cryptocurrency wallet, allowing someone to steal millions in digital assets.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 1, 2026
2 min read
OpenAI Fires Employee Over Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
OpenAI has fired an employee for allegedly using confidential company information to place trades on prediction markets, according to a report confirmed to Wired.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2026
1 min read
ChatGPT Hits 900 Million Weekly Users, OpenAI Nears 1 Billion Mark
ChatGPT is getting closer to the 1 billion user milestone. OpenAI announced on Friday that its AI chatbot now has 900 million weekly active users worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2026
1 min read
NASA Delays Moon Landing to 2028, Artemis III Will No Longer Land
NASA has officially pushed back its plan to land astronauts on the Moon.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2026
1 min read
Firefox Adds AI Controls So Users Can Turn Off AI Features
Firefox is rolling out a new update that gives users more control over artificial intelligence features in the browser.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2026
1 min read
Exposed Google API Keys Could Allow Hackers To Access Gemini And Rack Up Huge Bills
Security researchers have discovered that thousands of Google API keys publicly exposed in website code could be abused to access the Gemini AI assistant and potentially retrieve private data.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2026
2 min read
Threads Tests New DM Shortcut To Make Messaging Easier
Threads is testing a new feature that makes it quicker to start private conversations.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2026
1 min read
HBO Max Expands Password Sharing Crackdown Worldwide In 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery announced during a recent earnings call that the company plans to begin a global expansion of its password-sharing enforcement in 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2026
1 min read
Smart Ways Parents Can Protect Kids From Dangerous Online Content
Learn simple and practical ways to protect kids from harmful online content and create a safer, healthier digital environment at home.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 27, 2026
4 min read
UFP Technologies Reports Cybersecurity Breach That Compromised IT Systems And Data
UFP Technologies, a U.S.-based medical device manufacturer, has revealed that a recent cybersecurity incident compromised parts of its IT systems and led to data theft.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 26, 2026
2 min read
South Korea Fines Coupang 2.19 Billion Won Over Unfair Supplier Practices
South Korea’s antitrust regulator has fined e-commerce giant Coupang 2.19 billion won, or about 1.54 million dollars, for unfair business practices that pressured suppliers and violated retail trade laws.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 26, 2026
2 min read
Chinese Hackers Used Google Sheets To Hide Global Espionage Attacks
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, along with Mandiant and other partners, has stopped a large global espionage campaign linked to a suspected Chinese threat actor.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 26, 2026
2 min read
UK Regulator Fines Reddit £14.47 Million Over Children’s Data Failures
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office has fined Reddit £14.47 million, more than $19.5 million, for collecting and using personal data from children under 13 without proper safeguards.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 25, 2026
2 min read
US Sanctions Zero Day Brokers Tied To Russian Government
The US government has imposed sanctions on two companies accused of buying and reselling zero-day exploits, along with their founders and associates, citing national security concerns.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 25, 2026
2 min read
CarGurus Data Breach Exposes 12.5 Million Customer Accounts
CarGurus has suffered a major data breach that exposed the personal information of around 12.5 million users.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 25, 2026
1 min read
Instagram Expands To Google TV With Reels On The Big Screen
Instagram is now available on Google TV devices in the United States, expanding its push into living room screens.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 25, 2026
1 min read



