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.
OpenAI’s New GPT-OSS 120B Model Launches on Duck.ai for Free
OpenAI has released GPT-OSS 120B, a powerful new open-source AI model, now available to use for free on Duck.ai.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2025
1 min read
Memphis Man Sentenced to Prison for Selling Stolen Movie Discs
A Tennessee court has sentenced 37-year-old Steven R. Hale, a Memphis resident, to 57 months in prison for stealing and selling digital copies of unreleased movies. Hale, who worked at a DVD and Blu-ray manufacturing and distribution company, was accused of stealing discs between February...
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Resolves Global Exchange Online Outage
Microsoft has mitigated a major Exchange Online outage that disrupted email and calendar access for customers worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2025
1 min read
Samsung Fixes Zero-Day Exploit in Android Devices
Samsung has released a security update to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability that was actively exploited in attacks against its Android devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Avoids EU Fine in Teams Antitrust Case
Microsoft has escaped a fine from the European Commission after facing antitrust charges for bundling its Teams app with Office 365 and Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2025
1 min read
Apple Delays iPhone Air Preorders in China Due to eSIM Regulatory Issues
Apple has unexpectedly delayed preorders of the new iPhone Air in mainland China, citing pending regulatory approvals.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2025
1 min read
Apple Warns Users of New Spyware Attacks, CERT-FR Confirms
Apple has warned customers that their devices were targeted in a new wave of mercenary spyware attacks, according to a security advisory published Thursday by CERT-FR, France’s national Computer Emergency Response Team.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2025
1 min read
Gmail Rolls Out New “Purchases” Tab to Track Package Deliveries
Google is introducing a new “Purchases” tab in Gmail that gives users a quick overview of their upcoming package deliveries.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2025
1 min read
U.S. Justice Department Sues Uber for Discriminating Against Disabled Riders
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing giant of violating federal law by discriminating against passengers with physical disabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2025
2 min read
Hello Gym Data Breach Exposed 1.6 Million Audio Files From Fitness Centers
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered an unprotected database belonging to Hello Gym, a Minnesota-based communication and lead management platform for the fitness industry.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 11, 2025
1 min read
Reddit Introduces New Tools for Publishers, Including In-App Article Viewing
Reddit is rolling out new features to help publishers connect with readers directly inside its app.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 11, 2025
2 min read
YouTube Expands Multi-Language Audio to Millions of Creators
YouTube is making its platform more global than ever by expanding multi-language audio to millions of creators in the coming weeks.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 11, 2025
1 min read
Ukrainian Hacker Accused of Running LockerGoga and Nefilim Ransomware
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged Ukrainian national Volodymyr Viktorovich Tymoshchuk for his role as an administrator of the LockerGoga, MegaCortex, and Nefilim ransomware operations.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 10, 2025
1 min read
U.S. Sanctions $10 Billion Southeast Asian Cyber Scam Networks
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned several large cyber scam networks in Southeast Asia that defrauded Americans of more than $10 billion in 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 10, 2025
1 min read
Apple Introduces Apple Watch Ultra 3 With Satellite Connectivity, 5G, and Advanced Health Features
Apple has announced the Apple Watch Ultra 3, the most advanced Apple Watch yet, bringing major upgrades in health, fitness, and connectivity.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 10, 2025
1 min read
Apple Launches iPhone Air: The Thinnest iPhone Ever With A19 Pro Chip and Titanium Design
Apple has unveiled the all-new iPhone Air, its thinnest iPhone yet, at just 5.6mm, featuring a breakthrough titanium design that is both strong and lightweight.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 10, 2025
1 min read
Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max With New Design, A19 Pro Chip, and Powerful Camera System
Apple has officially introduced the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, featuring a brand-new aluminum unibody design, the powerful A19 Pro chip, and major camera upgrades.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 10, 2025
1 min read
Pakistan Spying on Millions Through Phone-Tapping System and Chinese Firewall, Amnesty Says
Amnesty International says Pakistan is spying on millions of its citizens using a phone-tapping system and a Chinese-built internet firewall.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2025
1 min read
Firefox Will Let You Shake Your iPhone to Summarize Webpages
Mozilla is adding a new AI feature to Firefox that lets users shake their iPhone to get an instant summary of the webpage they’re on. The feature starts rolling out this week.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2025
1 min read
Calcio, Italy’s Largest Piracy Sports Streaming Platform, Shut Down by ACE and DAZN
Calcio, one of the world’s biggest piracy sports streaming platforms, has been shut down following a joint crackdown by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and DAZN.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2025
1 min read





