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.
Shadow Campaigns Reveal Massive Global Cyber Espionage Targeting Governments
A highly advanced state-backed hacking group has been quietly breaking into government and critical infrastructure networks around the world, according to a new investigation by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 8, 2026
4 min read
Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Hacking Hundreds of Snapchat Accounts to Steal Private Photos
A 26-year-old man from Illinois has pleaded guilty to hacking hundreds of women’s Snapchat accounts and stealing private photos that he later kept, sold, or traded online.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 7, 2026
2 min read
Chinese Salt Typhoon Hackers Accused of Breaching Norwegian Companies
Norway has officially accused a Chinese state-linked hacking group of breaking into several organizations inside the country.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 7, 2026
1 min read
Google to Expand AirDrop-Style Sharing to More Android Phones Soon
Google is preparing to make file sharing between Android and Apple devices much easier.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 7, 2026
1 min read
EU Regulators Say TikTok’s Infinite Scroll Is Too Addictive
European regulators are raising serious concerns about the design of TikTok, warning that some of its most popular features may be breaking EU digital laws.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 7, 2026
1 min read
Epic Games Debunks Viral Jeffrey Epstein Fortnite Account Rumor
Epic Games says the viral Fortnite account rumor tied to “littlestjeff1” is fake, explaining a player recently changed their username and trackers only show current names.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 7, 2026
1 min read
Apple May Let CarPlay Users Talk to ChatGPT and Other AI Chatbots
Apple is reportedly preparing a major update for CarPlay that could give drivers more freedom in how they use AI assistants while driving.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 7, 2026
1 min read
How to Optimize Your Content for Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT Citations in 2026
AI Overviews and ChatGPT now shape how content is discovered. This article explains how to write clearly, credibly, and get cited in 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 7, 2026
4 min read
South Korea Reviews Google’s Updated Request to Export High Precision Map Data
Google has submitted additional documents to the South Korean government as part of its request to transfer the country’s high-precision map data overseas, according to industry sources and government officials.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2026
2 min read
Study Finds No Link Between Covid Vaccination and Reduced Fertility in Women
Claims that Covid-19 vaccines reduce fertility have circulated widely since the start of the pandemic, especially on social media. However, a large new study from Sweden has found no evidence to support those fears.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2026
2 min read
ChatGPT Introduces Canva Brand Kit Integration for Designers
ChatGPT has rolled out a new Canva-related feature aimed at making design work easier for users and businesses.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2026
1 min read
Roblox Shifts Focus to Attract More Adult Gamers
Roblox is changing its long-term strategy as it looks to attract more adult players to its platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2026
1 min read
Microsoft Will Shut Down Exchange Web Services for Exchange Online in 2027
Microsoft has confirmed that the Exchange Web Services (EWS) API for Exchange Online will be permanently shut down in April 2027, bringing an end to a technology that has been in use for nearly two decades.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2026
2 min read
Spain’s Ministry of Science Partially Shuts Down IT Systems After Cyber Incident
Spain’s Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades has partially shut down its IT systems following what it describes as a “technical incident,” disrupting several online services used by citizens, universities, and research institutions.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2026
2 min read
NASA Astronauts Will Use Smartphones in Space for the First Time
NASA is officially allowing astronauts to bring smartphones into space, marking a major change in how missions are documented.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2026
2 min read
Spotify Introduces Page Match and Partners With Bookshop.org to Connect Physical and Audiobooks
Spotify is expanding its audiobook experience by partnering with Bookshop.org and launching a new feature called Page Match, designed to connect physical books, e-books, and audiobooks in one seamless reading journey.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
1 min read
ICO Fines Imgur Owner MediaLab for Failing to Protect Children’s Data
The UK’s data protection watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, has fined MediaLab, the owner of Imgur, £247,590 for serious failures in protecting children’s personal information.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
2 min read
Attackers Trigger New Global Spam Wave by Abusing Unsecured Zendesk Support Systems
A fresh wave of spam is once again flooding inboxes worldwide, with users reporting hundreds of automated emails generated through unsecured customer support portals powered by Zendesk.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
1 min read
Substack Notifies Users After Email and Phone Numbers Exposed in Security Incident
Substack has begun notifying some users that their email addresses and phone numbers were exposed in a security incident last year.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
1 min read
Coupang Confirms Personal Data Leak Affecting 165,000 Customer Accounts
Coupang has confirmed a fresh discovery linked to last year’s massive data breach, saying personal information from more than 165,000 customer accounts was exposed.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
2 min read



