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.
How to Disable Annoying Facebook Notifications
Tired of annoying Facebook notifications? Learn how to disable unnecessary alerts step by step and keep only important updates that truly matter.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2026
2 min read
Why Gold Prices Are Rising and Why the Dollar Matters
Gold prices are rising as inflation, global uncertainty, and concerns about the US dollar push investors toward safety. While currency movements matter, fear and long term demand are the strongest drivers of gold’s strength.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 26, 2026
3 min read
Google Says Gmail Spam and Email Misclassification Issues Are Now Fixed
Google says it has resolved a Gmail issue that caused emails to appear in the wrong inbox categories and incorrectly triggered spam warnings for many users on Saturday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 26, 2026
1 min read
ChatGPT Is Reportedly Citing Elon Musk’s Grokipedia in Some Answers
Information from Grokipedia has begun appearing in ChatGPT responses, according to a report by The Guardian.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 26, 2026
2 min read
TikTok Is Back After Brief Outage
Short-form video platform TikTok experienced a brief but noticeable service disruption on Sunday, January 25, 2026, with thousands of users reporting problems accessing the app and its main features.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 26, 2026
1 min read
US Lawsuit Claims Meta Can Access WhatsApp Private Messages
A lawsuit filed in the United States has accused Meta of misleading users about WhatsApp’s privacy protections.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 26, 2026
1 min read
Microsoft Issues Emergency Windows Updates to Fix Outlook Not Opening Bug
Microsoft has released emergency out of band updates for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix a problem that caused Microsoft Outlook to stop opening when PST files were stored in cloud services.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 25, 2026
2 min read
Gmail Spam Filters Are Not Working Properly Today for Many Users
If your Gmail inbox feels messy or unreliable today, you are not the only one. Many users are reporting problems with spam filtering and email classification, causing confusion and concern.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 25, 2026
1 min read
Microsoft Shared Encryption Keys With the Government Sparking Privacy Fears
Microsoft has confirmed that it handed over encryption recovery keys to the US government after receiving a legal warrant, a move that has raised serious concerns about digital privacy.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 25, 2026
2 min read
CDC Study Finds Childhood Vaccines Do Not Increase Epilepsy Risk
Routine childhood vaccinations do not increase the risk of epilepsy in young children, according to a new large study led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2026
2 min read
How to Stay Safe Online If You Are Not Tech Savvy
Staying safe online does not require technical knowledge. Learn simple and practical online safety tips for non tech savvy users to avoid scams, hacks, and data theft.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2026
4 min read
Hackers Exploit 11 Year Old Telnetd Flaw in GNU InetUtils After New CVE Disclosure
Security researchers have observed active attacks targeting a critical vulnerability in the GNU InetUtils telnetd server that remained undiscovered for more than a decade.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2026
3 min read
Two Venezuelan Nationals to Be Deported After ATM Jackpotting Attacks Across the US
U.S. federal prosecutors in South Carolina have announced that two Venezuelan nationals convicted in an ATM jackpotting scheme will be deported after completing their prison sentences.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2026
2 min read
ShinyHunters Claims Responsibility for Ongoing SSO Voice Phishing Attacks on Major Tech Platforms
The cybercrime group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for a wave of ongoing voice phishing attacks targeting single sign-on (SSO) accounts linked to major platforms, including Okta, Microsoft Entra, and Google.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2026
3 min read
Google Photos Introduces Me Meme Feature to Create AI Memes Using Your Own Images
The feature, called “Me Meme,” lets users combine a meme template with a personal image to generate AI-powered meme-style pictures.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2026
2 min read
Meta Pauses Teen Access to AI Characters Across All Its Apps
Meta has announced that it is pausing teens’ access to AI characters across all of its apps worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2026
2 min read
Russian Hackers Linked to Failed Cyberattack on Poland Energy Grid
A cyberattack attempt on Poland’s energy infrastructure in late December has been linked to Russian state-backed hackers, according to new findings from a cybersecurity research firm.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2026
2 min read
Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 Ends With Over One Million Dollars Awarded for Vehicle Security Flaws
Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 has officially come to an end, with security researchers earning a total of $1,047,000 after successfully exploiting 76 previously unknown security vulnerabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 23, 2026
2 min read
149 Million Login Credentials Exposed in Massive Infostealer Data Leak
149 million login credentials were exposed in an unsecured infostealer database, putting social, financial, and government accounts at serious risk.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 23, 2026
3 min read
Malaysia Restores Access to Grok After X Adds New Safety Measures
Malaysia has restored public access to Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, after social media platform X introduced additional safety controls, the country’s communications regulator said on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 23, 2026
1 min read



