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.
Google Files Lawsuit Against Web Scraper Over Massive Search Data Collection
Google has filed a lawsuit against SerpApi, a company that provides tools designed to scrape information from websites, including Google Search results.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 21, 2025
2 min read
Google Movies Rejoin Movies Anywhere After Brief Removal
Google has once again been added back to Movies Anywhere, allowing users to see movies they purchased on Google Play and YouTube inside their Movies Anywhere library.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 20, 2025
1 min read
ByteDance Hands Control of TikTok U.S. Operations to American-Led Joint Venture
TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has signed binding agreements to create a new joint venture that will take control of TikTok’s U.S. operations, marking a major step toward avoiding a nationwide ban in the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2025
1 min read
Police Shut Down E-Note Crypto Exchange Linked to 70 Million Dollars in Cybercrime Laundering
Law enforcement agencies have seized the servers and internet domains of the E Note cryptocurrency exchange, which is accused of helping cybercriminals launder more than 70 million dollars.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2025
2 min read
University of Sydney Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Staff and Students
Hackers have gained access to an online coding repository used by the University of Sydney and stolen files containing personal information belonging to staff and students.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2025
1 min read
ChatGPT Reaches 3 Billion Dollars in Mobile App Spending Worldwide
ChatGPT has reached a major milestone, crossing 3 billion dollars in total consumer spending on mobile devices worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2025
2 min read
Instacart to Pay 60 Million Dollars After FTC Says Customers Were Misled
Instacart has agreed to pay 60 million dollars in refunds to settle claims by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that the company misled customers through deceptive advertising and unclear fees.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2025
2 min read
Google Gemini Adds New Tool to Identify AI Generated Videos
Google is expanding its content transparency features to make it easier for people to identify videos created or edited using artificial intelligence.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2025
1 min read
Instagram Limits Hashtags to Five Per Post to Reduce Spam
Instagram will now allow a maximum of five hashtags per post.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2025
1 min read
Meta Builds New AI Models for Images Video and Smarter Coding
Meta is working on a new AI system focused on image and video creation, internally known as Mango.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2025
2 min read
French Authorities Arrest Ferry Crew Over Suspected Malware Attack
French authorities have arrested two crew members of an Italian passenger ferry after discovering malware that could have allowed remote control of the vessel.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 18, 2025
2 min read
Why Broken QR Codes Still Work (The Smart Tech Behind It)
Broken QR codes work because they are built to survive damage. With error correction, distributed data, and intelligent scanners, QR codes are far more powerful than they appear.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 18, 2025
3 min read
Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Bug Causing RemoteApp Failures in Azure Virtual Desktop
Microsoft has confirmed a new issue where recent Windows updates are breaking RemoteApp connections in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 18, 2025
1 min read
How to Write Helpful Posts That Rank Without Being an SEO Expert
Learn how to write helpful blog posts that rank on Google without SEO jargon. Simple steps: topic, structure, clarity, and updates.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 18, 2025
4 min read
ChatGPT Launches App Directory, Moving Closer to an “Everything App”
OpenAI has officially launched a new ChatGPT App Directory, allowing users to browse and use interactive apps directly inside the chatbot.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 18, 2025
1 min read
South Korean Govt to Form Task Force to Handle Coupang Data Breach Case
The government said on Thursday it will form an interagency task force to handle the recent large-scale data breach at e-commerce giant Coupang Corp.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 18, 2025
2 min read
Apple Allows Alternative App Stores on iPhones in Japan Following New Law
Apple is opening iPhones to alternative app stores in Japan to follow new rules aimed at increasing competition in the country’s smartphone market.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 18, 2025
1 min read
Meta Tests Limits on Facebook Link Sharing for Non Paying Users
Meta is testing a new change on Facebook that limits how many links some users can post unless they pay for a Meta Verified subscription.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 18, 2025
2 min read
YouTube Becomes the Exclusive Home of the Oscars Starting in 2029
YouTube will become the exclusive platform to stream the Academy Awards beginning in 2029, marking the end of ABC’s long history as the show’s broadcast home.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 18, 2025
2 min read
Adobe Faces Lawsuit Alleging Use of Pirated Books to Train AI Model
Adobe’s growing investment in artificial intelligence has landed the company in legal trouble, as a new lawsuit alleges it used pirated books to train one of its AI models.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 18, 2025
2 min read



