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.
Researchers Bypass Google Gemini to Leak Private Calendar Data Using Natural Language
Security researchers have found a way to trick Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, into leaking private Calendar data using only normal-looking language.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 21, 2026
1 min read
Critical WordPress Plugin Flaw Lets Hackers Become Admins Without Login
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the popular WordPress plugin Advanced Custom Fields: Extended (ACF Extended), which is used on more than 100,000 websites.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 21, 2026
1 min read
OpenAI Adds Age Prediction System to ChatGPT to Protect Teens
OpenAI is rolling out a new age prediction model in ChatGPT to guess whether a user is an adult or a teenager.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 21, 2026
1 min read
ChatGPT Atlas Browser Tests “Actions” Feature and Now Understands Videos
OpenAI’s Chromium-based ChatGPT Atlas browser is testing a new feature likely called “Actions,” and it can now understand videos too.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 21, 2026
2 min read
Netflix’s Ad Business Doubles to $1.5B, Targets $3B in 2026
Netflix’s advertising business is growing fast. The company revealed that its ad revenue more than doubled from 2024 to 2025, reaching $1.5 billion.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 21, 2026
2 min read
Britain Considers Social Media Ban for Children, Inspired by Australia
The UK government is exploring an Australian-style ban on social media for children, as concerns grow over the impact of endless scrolling, online pressure, and mental health.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 20, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft’s Free Xbox Cloud Gaming With Ads Is Coming Soon
Microsoft is getting closer to launching a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 20, 2026
1 min read
Spotify Tests ‘Page Match’ to Sync Audiobooks With Physical Books
Spotify is reportedly working on a new feature called Page Match that lets audiobook listeners continue exactly where they left off in their physical or ebook.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 20, 2026
1 min read
The Health Practices That Ensure You’re Being the Best Carer You Can Be
Caring for someone else is one of the most meaningful roles you can take on, whether it's a partner, friend, professional client, or parents, but it also demands a lot of physical, emotional, and mental energy.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 20, 2026
3 min read
Best Free VPN Truth You Should Know Before You Install One
Free VPNs look tempting, but many earn money through ads or data tracking. This guide explains the risks, how to spot unsafe apps, and choose VPNs.!
Bijay Pokharel,
January 20, 2026
6 min read
UK Warns of Rising DDoS Attacks by Pro-Russian Hacktivists
The U.K. government has warned that Russian-aligned hacktivist groups are continuing to target critical infrastructure and local government organisations using denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 20, 2026
1 min read
NASA’s Artemis II Mission to Circle the Moon Set for February 6
More than 50 years after the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972—the last time humans traveled to the Moon—NASA is preparing to send astronauts back into deep space.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2026
2 min read
North Korea-Linked Hackers Abuse Google and Naver Ads to Spread Malware
A North Korea–linked hacking group has carried out a sophisticated malware distribution campaign by exploiting online advertising systems operated by Naver and Google, according to a report released Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2026
1 min read
Meta’s Threads Overtakes X in Daily Mobile Usage, Report Shows
Meta’s Threads is now seeing more daily active users on mobile devices than Elon Musk’s X, according to new data from market intelligence firm Similarweb.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Issues Emergency Windows 11 Update After January 2026 Patch Causes Serious Bugs
According to Microsoft, the January security update caused shutdown and hibernation failures on some systems, along with remote desktop login problems.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2026
1 min read
How to Show or Hide Your Facebook Page in Certain Countries (Step-by-Step Guide)
Control your Facebook Page visibility by country. Learn how to show or hide your Page in specific regions using simple, step-by-step Facebook settings.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2026
3 min read
GhostPoster Malicious Browser Extension Campaign Persists, Hits 840,000 Installs
Security researchers have now identified another 17 malicious extensions across the Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge add-on stores, where they amassed a combined 840,000 installations.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2026
2 min read
Google Chrome Adds Option to Delete Local AI Models Used for Enhanced Protection
Google Chrome is now giving users more autonomy over the on-device AI models that strengthen its security features.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2026
2 min read
Musk Seeks Up To $134 Billion from OpenAI, Microsoft in Damages Over Fraudulent Partnership
Elon Musk has asked a US federal court to award him $79 billion to $134 billion in damages, alleging that OpenAI and Microsoft defrauded him by abandoning OpenAI’s nonprofit mission and partnering with the software giant.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2026
2 min read
Physical Activity in Adolescence May Ward Off Breast Cancer Risk Later: Study
Adolescent girls who actively partake in recreational physical activity can have significant protection against risks of breast cancer, according to a study.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2026
2 min read



