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.
Getty Images Partners with Perplexity to Bring Licensed Visual Content to AI Search Tools
Getty Images, one of the world’s leading visual content creators and marketplaces, has signed a multi-year global licensing deal with Perplexity.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 1, 2025
1 min read
University of Pennsylvania Hit by Hackers Who Sent Offensive Emails to Alumni
Members of the University of Pennsylvania community were surprised this week after receiving shocking emails with the subject line “We got hacked.”
Bijay Pokharel,
November 1, 2025
2 min read
NFC Relay Malware Spreads Rapidly Across Eastern Europe Targeting Android Users
A new wave of Android malware abusing Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology is spreading quickly across Eastern Europe, with researchers uncovering more than 760 malicious apps designed to steal payment card information.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 31, 2025
2 min read
Conduent Data Breach Exposes Information of Over 10 Million People
Conduent, a major American business services company, has confirmed that a data breach discovered earlier this year has affected more than 10.5 million people.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 31, 2025
2 min read
OpenAI Updates GPT 5 to Better Handle Sensitive Conversations and Emotional Support
OpenAI has released a new update for GPT-5 that helps the model handle sensitive and emotional conversations more effectively.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 31, 2025
1 min read
WhatsApp Introduces Passkey Support for Easier Access to Encrypted Backups
WhatsApp is adding a simpler and more secure way to restore your chat backups with the introduction of passkey support.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 31, 2025
1 min read
Threads Adds Reply Approvals and New Activity Feed Filters to Give Users More Control
Threads, Meta’s fast-growing rival to X, is rolling out more new features designed to give users greater control over their conversations.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 31, 2025
2 min read
Samsung Launches Beta Version of Its Internet Browser for PC with Cross Device Syncing
Samsung is expanding its web browser to desktop computers with the launch of a beta version of Samsung Internet for PC.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 31, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Brings Windows 11 Remote Desktop to Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S
Microsoft has officially launched its Windows 11 remote desktop feature for Meta’s Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, giving users a new way to experience their PC in virtual reality.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 31, 2025
1 min read
YouTube Adds Fun New Like Button Animations to Make Watching Videos More Enjoyable
YouTube is rolling out a new like button feature that makes hitting the thumbs-up a little more exciting.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 31, 2025
1 min read
Trump Orders Pentagon to Begin Nuclear Weapons Testing
President Donald Trump announced that he has directed the Pentagon to begin testing nuclear weapons immediately, saying the move is needed to keep pace with “other countries’ testing programs.”
Bijay Pokharel,
October 30, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Expands Sora App with Character Cameos and New Video Tools
OpenAI has introduced new features to its Sora video app, making it easier for users to create and share AI-generated videos.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 30, 2025
2 min read
WordPress Anti-Malware Plugin Flaw Could Expose Sensitive Site Data
A serious security flaw has been found in the Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall plugin for WordPress, which is used on more than 100,000 websites.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 30, 2025
2 min read
YouTube Offers Voluntary Exit Program For US Staff
YouTube has launched a voluntary exit program for its U.S.-based employees, offering severance pay to those who decide to leave.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 30, 2025
1 min read
Nvidia Reaches Five Trillion Dollar Valuation as AI Demand Drives Unstoppable Growth
Nvidia has made history by surpassing the five trillion dollar market capitalization mark for the first time, solidifying its position as the biggest winner of the global artificial intelligence boom.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 30, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Azure Outage Disrupts Global Services Including Xbox and Microsoft 365
Microsoft Azure, the company’s cloud computing platform, experienced a major outage just a week after a similar issue affected Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Bijay Pokharel,
October 30, 2025
2 min read
Fixing Common SSL and HTTPS Errors Made Simple
Learn how to easily fix common SSL and HTTPS errors like expired certificates, mixed content, and handshake failures to keep your website secure and trusted.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 30, 2025
4 min read
Cameo Sues OpenAI Over Sora 2’s “Cameo” Feature, Claims It Damages Its Brand
Cameo has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the ChatGPT maker of infringing on its trademark with the new “cameo” feature in Sora 2.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2025
2 min read
YouTube Updates Rules to Age-Restrict Violent Video Game Content
YouTube announced it will start age-restricting more videos that show graphic violence in video games.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2025
1 min read
Apple Briefly Hits $4 Trillion Market Value as iPhone 17 Demand Boosts Investor Confidence
Apple has become the third Big Tech company to briefly surpass a $4 trillion market value, driven by strong demand for its new iPhone models.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 29, 2025
1 min read



