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.
Microsoft Dark Mode Update Causes a Bright White Flash in Windows 11
Windows 11’s latest update improves dark mode but adds a glaring issue, causing a bright white flash when opening File Explorer in dark mode.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 2, 2025
1 min read
The Problem With Auto Dubbing on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram
Auto dubbing is spreading fast on major platforms, but it often removes the real emotion and authenticity of videos. Users should have the choice to enable it.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 2, 2025
3 min read
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Launches with a Massive 10 Inch Display and Powerful AI Features
Samsung launches the Galaxy Z TriFold, a slim multi-fold phone with a 10-inch screen, strong AI features, and advanced foldable technology.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 2, 2025
4 min read
Popular SmartTube YouTube Client Compromised After Developer Signing Keys Stolen
The widely used open-source SmartTube app for Android TV was compromised after an attacker gained access to the developer’s signing keys, allowing a malicious update to be delivered to users.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 2, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Works to Fix Outlook Bug Blocking Excel Email Attachments
Microsoft is working to resolve an issue in the new Outlook client that prevents some users from opening Excel files attached to emails.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 2, 2025
1 min read
Shopify Restores Services After Major Cyber Monday Outage
According to the company’s status page, the problem has now been identified and fixed.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 2, 2025
1 min read
Apple Restructures Its AI Team as John Giannandrea Steps Down
Apple announced a major change in its leadership today as John Giannandrea, the company’s senior vice president for Machine Learning and AI Strategy, is stepping down from his role.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 2, 2025
2 min read
Coupang Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Nearly 34 Million South Korean Customers
Coupang confirms a major data breach affecting 33.7 million South Korean customers, exposing personal details but not payment information.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 1, 2025
1 min read
Netflix Removes Casting Feature from Most TVs As Support Quietly Disappears
Netflix has quietly taken away the option to cast shows and movies from a phone to most TVs, leaving many users confused about why the feature suddenly stopped working.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 1, 2025
1 min read
Europol Helps Shut Down Cryptomixer Illegal Bitcoin Mixing Service in Zurich
Europol has supported a coordinated action by Swiss and German authorities to dismantle Cryptomixer, an illegal cryptocurrency mixing service linked to cybercrime and large-scale money laundering.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 1, 2025
2 min read
Meta Verified Facebook Features Explained and Why Many Users Are Still Unhappy With Support
Meta Verified offers a blue badge, extra security, and visibility, but many users face slow support and unresolved issues despite paying.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 1, 2025
3 min read
Adobe Reports Record $11.8 Billion in Online Spending on Black Friday
Data from Adobe Analytics shows that shoppers spent $11.8 billion online in the United States, representing a 9.1 percent increase from last year and the highest amount ever recorded for a single day.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 1, 2025
2 min read
North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind 31 Attacks Over Past Year
North Korea’s state-backed hacking group Lazarus is suspected to have carried out at least 31 cyberattacks over the past year, according to a new report released Sunday by security firm AhnLab Inc.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 1, 2025
1 min read
ChatGPT May Soon Include Ads as OpenAI Tests a New Business Model
OpenAI has begun quietly testing ads within ChatGPT, marking a significant shift in how the platform may operate in the future.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 30, 2025
1 min read
Asahi Confirms Data Breach Impacting Nearly 1.9 Million People After September Cyberattack
Asahi Group Holdings has finished investigating the cyberattack it suffered in September and says the incident affected up to 1.9 million people.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 30, 2025
2 min read
US Online Black Friday Sales Hit 8.6 Billion as Shoppers Shift to Digital Deals
U.S. shoppers spent $8.6 billion online this Black Friday, according to a new report from Adobe Analytics.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 29, 2025
1 min read
French Football Federation Reports Data Breach After Attackers Steal Member Information
The French Football Federation (FFF) revealed on Friday that it suffered a data breach after attackers accessed administrative management software used by football clubs.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 29, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Warns Windows 11 Users About Missing Password Sign In Icon After Recent Updates
Microsoft is warning Windows 11 users that recent updates released since August may cause the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen, even though the feature still works.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 29, 2025
2 min read
French Regulator Rejects Qwant Complaint Against Microsoft
France’s antitrust regulator has dismissed a complaint filed by the local search engine Qwant, which accused Microsoft of abusing its dominant market position.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 28, 2025
1 min read
Windows 10 Still Dominates as Millions Delay the Move to Windows 11
Windows users are shifting to Windows 11 much more slowly than they upgraded to Windows 10.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 28, 2025
2 min read



