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.
Google Adds AI Audio Summarization to Docs
Google has introduced a new AI-powered Audio Summaries feature in Google Docs, designed to save time when working with long documents.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 13, 2026
1 min read
Malicious Chrome Extensions Disguised as AI Tools Infect 300,000+ Users
Fake AI Chrome extensions used by over 300,000 users were found stealing Gmail data, credentials, and voice input in a large malware campaign.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 13, 2026
2 min read
Critical WPvivid WordPress Plugin Flaw Allows Full Website Takeover
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in the WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress, putting more than 900,000 websites at risk of complete takeover.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 13, 2026
2 min read
YouTube Finally Launches Official App for Apple Vision Pro
YouTube has officially launched a native app for Apple Vision Pro, ending a long wait that lasted more than two years.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 13, 2026
1 min read
Gmail for Android Finally Gets Label Creation
Google is closing one of the biggest feature gaps between Gmail on the web and mobile. The Gmail Android app now lets users create new labels directly on their phone, something that was previously only possible on desktop.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2026
1 min read
WhatsApp Fully Blocked in Russia as Kremlin Pushes State Backed Messenger
Russia has completely blocked the U.S.-based messaging app WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, after the company failed to comply with local laws, the Kremlin confirmed on Thursday. Russian officials are now urging citizens to switch to MAX, a state-backed “national messenger.”
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2026
1 min read
How to Build Topical Authority with Content Clusters in 2026
Learn how content clusters help build topical authority in 2026, improve SEO rankings, boost trust, and drive long-term organic traffic growth.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2026
5 min read
State-Backed Hackers Are Using Google Gemini AI to Power Cyber Attacks, Google Warns
State-sponsored hacking groups from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia are actively using Google’s Gemini AI model to support nearly every stage of cyber attacks, according to a new report from Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG).
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2026
2 min read
South Korea Fines Louis Vuitton, Dior and Tiffany Nearly $25 Million Over Customer Data Leaks
South Korea’s privacy watchdog has fined the local units of Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior Couture, and Tiffany & Co. a combined 36 billion won (about $24.9 million) for failing to properly protect customer data.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2026
2 min read
Apple Fixes Zero-Day Exploited in Highly Sophisticated Targeted Attacks
Apple has released urgent security updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability that the company says was exploited in an “extremely sophisticated attack” targeting specific individuals.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2026
1 min read
TikTok Launches Local Feeds in the US With GPS-Based Content
TikTok has launched Local Feeds in the United States, a new opt-in feature that uses precise GPS location data to show users content from nearby areas.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2026
1 min read
Microsoft Fixes Notepad Bug That Could Execute Malware Through Markdown Links
Microsoft has patched a serious security flaw in Notepad that could have allowed attackers to trick users into clicking malicious links embedded in Markdown files.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2026
1 min read
iOS 26.3 Makes Switching From iPhone to Android Easier
Apple has released its latest iOS 26.3 update, introducing a smoother way for users to switch from an iPhone to an Android device.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2026
1 min read
Russia Blocks WhatsApp as Messaging App Restrictions Tighten
Russia has officially blocked WhatsApp, escalating its crackdown on private messaging platforms.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2026
1 min read
Bithumb Admits Major System Failures After $40 Billion Crypto Transfer Error
South Korea’s Bithumb has acknowledged serious internal system flaws after an error last week led to the accidental transfer of more than $40 billion worth of digital assets.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2026
1 min read
Microsoft February 2026 Patch Tuesday Fixes 58 Security Flaws Including Six Actively Exploited Zero Days
Microsoft has released its February 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, addressing a total of 58 security vulnerabilities across Windows and related products.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2026
3 min read
North Korean Hackers Use Deepfake Videos and ClickFix Attacks to Target Crypto Firms
North Korean hackers are running highly targeted cyberattacks against companies in the cryptocurrency sector using AI-generated deepfake videos and a technique known as ClickFix to deliver malware on both macOS and Windows systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2026
2 min read
Facebook Adds AI Animated Profile Pictures and Creative Post Effects
Facebook has started rolling out new AI-powered features that let users animate their profile pictures and add more creative effects to Stories, Memories, and text posts.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2026
1 min read
Samsung Confirms Next Galaxy Unpacked Event for February 25
Samsung has officially confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on February 25. The annual launch for the Galaxy S-series is arriving a little later than usual this year, but the date is now set, and expectations are starting to take shape.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2026
1 min read
ChatGPT Deep Research Gets a Built In Document Viewer for Easier Reading
OpenAI has rolled out a useful update to ChatGPT’s deep research tool that makes long AI-generated reports much easier to read and navigate.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2026
2 min read



