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.
What Is ClickFix Malware? How It Tricks Windows Users Into Infecting Their Own PCs
Learn what ClickFix malware is, how it tricks Windows users into infecting their own computers, warning signs to watch for, and the best ways to stay protected.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 27, 2026
6 min read
Tribeca Film Festival Database Exposure Leaked 666,000+ Records Including Confidential Files
A major data exposure has reportedly affected systems linked to the Tribeca Film Festival after cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered multiple publicly accessible databases containing hundreds of thousands of records. The databases were not protected with passwords or encryption, potentially exposing sensitive festival data dating...
Bijay Pokharel,
July 26, 2026
3 min read
Steam Forum Scam Tricks Gamers Into Installing Crypto Miner Through Fake PowerShell Fix
Cybercriminals are abusing Steam discussion forums to spread a ClickFix social engineering attack that disguises malware as a solution for common gaming and PC issues.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 26, 2026
2 min read
SpaceX Deploys First V3 Starlink Satellites as Starship Test Ends with Booster Failure
SpaceX successfully launched and deployed its first third-generation (V3) Starlink satellites on Friday during the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 25, 2026
3 min read
Microsoft Explains Cause of Azure and Microsoft 365 Outage That Disrupted Cloud Services
Microsoft has revealed that a software bug in its automated network maintenance system caused the widespread Azure and Microsoft 365 outage that disrupted services for thousands of customers on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
3 min read
Europol Targets ‘The Com’ Network, Flags 4,340 URLs Linked to Violent Extremist Content
Europol has flagged 4,340 online URLs for removal during a large international operation targeting "The Com," a decentralized network linked to violent extremism, cybercrime, and child exploitation.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
3 min read
Illinois Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Hacking 750+ Snapchat Accounts to Steal Private Photos
An Illinois man has been sentenced to 76 months in federal prison after hacking hundreds of Snapchat accounts to steal private photos and distribute them online.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
Facebook Launches New Seller App, Free User Verification, and Full-Screen Video Experience
Facebook has announced a series of new updates aimed at making the platform more engaging and easier to use.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
ChatGPT Desktop App Gets New Voice Mode to Control AI Agents and Computer Tasks
OpenAI has updated the ChatGPT desktop app with a new Voice mode that lets users speak naturally to ChatGPT and have it control AI agents while performing tasks on their computer.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
EU Charges TikTok Over Child Safety Risks Under Digital Services Act
EU regulators say TikTok's account design may expose children to cyberbullying and online predators, putting the platform at risk of a major fine.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Forces LG to Remove Annoying McAfee Pop-Up Ads on Windows 11
Microsoft has pushed LG to disable unwanted McAfee trial pop-up ads that appeared on Windows 11 PCs when LG monitors were connected.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
Vietnam Plans New Social Media Rules That Would Stop Under-16 Users From Posting
Vietnam is preparing new rules that would prevent children under the age of 16 from posting content, commenting, or reacting on social media platforms as the country steps up efforts to improve online safety for minors.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
ChatGPT Launches Health Feature With Apple Health Integration and Smarter AI Medical Assistance
OpenAI has introduced a new Health experience in ChatGPT that lets users securely connect Apple Health and supported medical records, making it easier to understand personal health information in one place.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
3 min read
Apple Maps Is Coming Built Into Ford EVs With Smarter Navigation and Hands-Free Driving
Apple and Ford have announced a new partnership that will bring Apple Maps directly into Ford's upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) Platform, starting in 2027.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
Russian Hackers Used Zero-Click Zimbra Email Flaw to Spy on Government and Defense Organizations
A Russian state-backed cyber espionage group has been caught exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in Zimbra's webmail platform to steal sensitive emails and account credentials from government and commercial organizations across Western countries.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
3 min read
Hackers Abuse Notepad++ Plugins to Deploy Malware Against Ukrainian Organizations
Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) has uncovered a new cyberattack campaign in which threat actors are abusing the legitimate Notepad++ text editor to secretly install malware on Windows systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
Anthropic Upgrades Claude Voice With Opus, Sonnet, and App Integrations
Anthropic has introduced a major update to Claude's voice mode, expanding it beyond the lightweight Haiku model and giving users the option to choose between the Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku AI models.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
Patreon Cuts 20% of Workforce as CEO Says AI Is Reshaping the Tech Industry
Patreon has announced another round of layoffs, cutting around 20 percent of its workforce, which affects approximately 93 employees.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
1 min read
Alexa Plus Gets Smarter With AI Upgrade to Control More Smart Home Devices
Amazon is rolling out a new update for Alexa Plus that gives its AI assistant the ability to handle more complex smart home requests and work with a wider range of connected devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
2 min read
How to Tell If Someone Is Spying on Your Phone (10 Warning Signs)
Think someone is spying on your phone? Learn the most common warning signs, how to detect spyware on Android and iPhone, and the best ways to protect your privacy.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 24, 2026
5 min read





