Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita.com and a freelance technology writer covering the tech industry since 2017. He specializes in cybersecurity, digital privacy, malware, vulnerabilities, and online safety, with a strong interest in internet protection and women’s online security. A dedicated tech enthusiast and continuous learner, Bijay approaches his professional work with clarity, rational thinking, and a calm, solution-oriented mindset.
Google Photos Gemini-Powered Editing Expands Beyond Pixel 10
Google is expanding one of its most powerful AI features in Google Photos. After debuting on Pixel 10 devices, the Gemini-powered conversational editing tool is now rolling out to more Android phones in the US.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 24, 2025
1 min read
YouTube to Reinstate Banned Covid and Election Misinformation Channels
YouTube is reversing one of its most controversial content moderation decisions and will now offer a pathway back for channels that were banned during the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 U.S. election for spreading misinformation.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 24, 2025
1 min read
LastPass Warns of Fake GitHub Repositories Spreading macOS Malware
LastPass has issued a warning about a new campaign targeting macOS users with malicious software disguised as popular apps, delivered through fraudulent GitHub repositories.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 23, 2025
1 min read
Stellantis Confirms Data Breach After Attack on Third-Party Provider
Automotive giant Stellantis has confirmed that attackers gained access to some of its North American customers’ data after breaching a third-party service provider’s platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 23, 2025
2 min read
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Major European Airports, Delays Hundreds of Flights
Several major European airports faced widespread disruptions over the weekend after a ransomware attack targeted the check-in and boarding systems provided by Collins Aerospace.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 23, 2025
2 min read
Mozilla Adds Rollback Option for Firefox Extensions to Fix Bugs Faster
Mozilla has introduced a new feature that allows Firefox extension developers to roll back to previously approved versions, making it easier to fix critical bugs and issues without delay.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 23, 2025
2 min read
Meta Brings AI Assistant to Facebook Dating with New Features
Meta announced on Monday that it is adding an AI assistant to Facebook Dating, aiming to make it easier for users to find better matches.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 23, 2025
1 min read
Google Brings Gemini AI to Google TV Starting with TCL’s New QM9K Series
Google is expanding its Gemini AI assistant to the living room.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 23, 2025
2 min read
OpenAI Teams Up with Nvidia in $100 Billion AI Partnership
OpenAI has announced a major partnership with Nvidia to build a massive AI infrastructure that will power its future models.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 23, 2025
2 min read
Windows 11 May Soon Let You Set Video Wallpapers Like Wallpaper Engine
Microsoft has started testing video wallpapers for Windows 11, allowing users to set video files such as MP4 or MKV as their desktop background.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2025
1 min read
Verified Steam Game ‘Block Blasters’ Drains Gamer’s $32K Crypto During Cancer Fundraiser
A gamer seeking financial support for cancer treatment has fallen victim to a major cryptocurrency theft after downloading a verified Steam game called Block Blasters.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2025
2 min read
Critical Microsoft Entra ID Flaw Could Have Exposed Every Tenant Worldwide
A critical Entra ID flaw combining legacy actor tokens and a Graph API bug (CVE-2025-55241) could have given attackers Global Admin access to any tenant.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2025
2 min read
Russian Ransomware Gang Hacks 20 South Korean Asset Management Firms
Data from around 20 asset management firms in South Korea were compromised in a hacking attack earlier this month, industry sources revealed on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 22, 2025
1 min read
RCMP Shuts Down TradeOgre Crypto Exchange, Seizes $40M in Record Canadian Asset Confiscation
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has shut down the TradeOgre cryptocurrency exchange and seized more than $40 million believed to originate from criminal activities.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 21, 2025
2 min read
Trump Slaps $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visa Applications, Sparking Tech Backlash
Trump raises H-1B visa fee to $100,000, sparking backlash from tech leaders who warn it could hurt U.S. innovation and global talent.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 20, 2025
2 min read
FBI Warns of Spoofed IC3 Websites Used in Scams
The FBI has issued a warning about cybercriminals impersonating its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website in what it describes as “possible malicious activity.”
Bijay Pokharel,
September 20, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Rolls Out AI-Powered Gaming Copilot Beta on Windows 11
Microsoft has begun rolling out the beta version of its AI-powered Gaming Copilot to Windows 11 systems for users aged 18 and older, excluding those in mainland China. Branded as a “personal gaming sidekick,” Gaming Copilot will also be available in the Xbox mobile app...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 20, 2025
1 min read
Researchers Use ChatGPT to Steal Gmail Data in “Shadow Leak” Attack
Security researchers have demonstrated how ChatGPT can be tricked into stealing sensitive Gmail data, highlighting new risks tied to agentic AI systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 20, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft to Raise Xbox Series X and S Prices in the US Starting October
Microsoft is set to increase the prices of its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles in the United States next month. Beginning October 3rd, the Xbox Series X will cost $649.99, up from its current $599.99, while the Xbox Series S will move to $399.99, up from $379.99.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 20, 2025
1 min read
Trump Speaks to Chinese President Xi, Announces Tiktok ‘Approval’
US President Donald Trump held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, announcing that the Chinese leader has approved the TikTok deal, which would allow the social media app to keep operating in the U.S.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 20, 2025
2 min read





