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.
OpenAI Quietly Launches ChatGPT Translate as a Powerful New Translation Tool
OpenAI has quietly introduced a new feature called ChatGPT Translate, and it closely resembles Google Translate on the web at first glance.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 15, 2026
2 min read
Parents Can Now Set Time Limits on YouTube Shorts for Kids and Teens
Parents now have more control over how long their children spend scrolling through YouTube Shorts.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 15, 2026
2 min read
X Faces Scrutiny as Grok Still Creates Nonconsensual Deepfake Images Despite New Rules
After a surge in nonconsensual sexual deepfakes shared on X, the platform has announced new limits on what its AI chatbot Grok can do with images of real people.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 15, 2026
2 min read
Watchdog Asks X to Set up Minor Protection Measures for AI Chatbot Grok
South Korea's media watchdog said on Wednesday it has asked U.S.-based social media platform X to come up with measures to protect minor users from sexual content generated by the artificial intelligence (AI) model Grok
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2026
2 min read
Monroe University Data Breach Exposes Personal and Health Information of Over 320000 People
Monroe University has confirmed that hackers stole personal, financial, and health information of more than 320,000 people after breaking into its systems during a cyberattack in December 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2026
2 min read
12 Amazing Facts About the International Space Station You Probably Did Not Know
The International Space Station, often called the ISS, is not just a science lab floating in space. It is a place where astronauts live, work, and experience life in ways that are very different from Earth.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2026
2 min read
Kyowon Group Cyberattack May Have Exposed Millions of User Accounts in South Korea
South Korean cybersecurity authorities believe that around 9.6 million user accounts may have been affected by a recent cyberattack on Kyowon Group, a major education service provider, according to informed sources on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2026
2 min read
Extra 5 Minutes Of Sleep, 2 Minutes Of Brisk Walking Can Add 1 Year To Your Life: Study
Just five more minutes of sleep, and two minutes of moderate exercise like brisk walking or climbing stairs can add a year to your life, according to a study on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2026
2 min read
X Platform Recovers After Global Outage Affects Thousands of Users
The social media platform X experienced a widespread outage on Tuesday that left thousands of users around the world unable to access the service.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft January 2026 Patch Tuesday Fixes 114 Security Flaws Including Actively Exploited Zero Day
Microsoft has released its January 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, addressing a total of 114 security vulnerabilities across Windows and related components.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2026
3 min read
Android Bug Breaks Volume Buttons When Accessibility Feature Is Turned On
Google has confirmed a software bug that is causing problems with the volume buttons on some Android devices when certain accessibility features are enabled.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2026
2 min read
Google Veo 3.1 Brings Better Image Based Video Creation Vertical Format and 4K Upscaling
The latest update focuses on making the model pay closer attention to reference images, adding native vertical video support, and allowing videos to be upscaled to a much higher resolution.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2026
2 min read
Apple Launches Creator Studio Subscription to Power Video, Music
Apple on Tuesday launched Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription-based suite that brings together some of its most powerful creative apps for video, music, imaging and productivity, aimed at creators across skill levels.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2026
2 min read
How to Fix Printer and Network Printer Problems in Windows 10 and Windows 11
Fix printer and network printer issues in Windows 10 & 11 with simple step-by-step solutions for offline, driver, Wi-Fi, and connection problems.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2026
6 min read
Brazil Orders WhatsApp to Pause AI Chatbot Ban and Opens Antitrust Probe
Brazil’s competition watchdog has ordered WhatsApp to temporarily stop enforcing a new policy that blocks third-party AI companies from using its business API to offer chatbots on the app.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2026
2 min read
University of Hawaii Cancer Center Data Breach Exposes Decades Old Research Records
The University of Hawaii has confirmed that a ransomware gang breached its Cancer Center in August 2025 and stole sensitive data from a research project, including documents dating back to the 1990s that contained Social Security numbers.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2026
3 min read
Microsoft Retires Lens Scanner App and Shifts Users to OneDrive Scanning
Microsoft has begun retiring its Microsoft Lens PDF scanner app for Android and iOS, starting Friday, January 9.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2026
2 min read
Hackers Use Fake Browser Windows to Steal Facebook Login Details
Hackers are using fake browser windows to steal Facebook logins, tricking users with realistic popups, phishing emails, and trusted cloud platforms.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2026
3 min read
Google Removes AI Overviews From Medical Searches After Dangerous Errors
Google has quietly removed its AI Overviews feature from some medical search results after reports showed that the tool was giving incorrect and potentially harmful health advice.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2026
2 min read
Australian Researchers Develop Targeted Therapy for Rare Blood Cancer
A team of Australian researchers has developed a new targeted therapeutic approach that could improve treatment for myelofibrosis -- a rare and serious form of blood cancer.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2026
2 min read



