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Be Wary of Fake Pages and Phishing

Malicious actors often create fake pages that mimic legitimate websites to steal credentials[citation:10]. Be cautious of:

  • Pages with suspicious domains (e.g., *.pages.dev, *.workers.dev)[citation:3][citation:9]
  • Requests to paste PowerShell commands or download unexpected files[citation:8]
  • Login pages served from blob URIs instead of legitimate domains[citation:10]

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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Individuals who participate in Track-2 dialogues (with Pakis...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Individuals who participate in Track-2 dialogues (with Pakistan) do in their private capacity, and their views do not ...

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  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 13, 2026 News
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DEF CON crowd suspected in fake-hotspot attack on Delta flight - Ars Technica

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  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 13, 2026 Business
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - This is Asim Munir's hybrid regime in action. And all its su...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: This is Asim Munir's hybrid regime in action. And all its supporters—media houses, journalists, Zahid Gishkori and the...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 13, 2026 News
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Local Baloch Resident Debunks RAW-Backed Propaganda on Surab Airstrikes

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A local Baloch resident in Surab has Brutally exposed RAW Funded propaganda regarding the Airstrikes i... August 12, 2026 Reporting: News Desk ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 13, 2026 Virtual Reality
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - This is more than just a case against Karam Elahi; it's a li...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: This is more than just a case against Karam Elahi; it's a litmus test for the system. Sarfraz Bugti’s testimony is exp...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 13, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - "If I had a choice between leaving my home and dying, I woul...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: "If I had a choice between leaving my home and dying, I would have gladly choosen death. Unfortunately, I did not have...

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  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 13, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - RT @ndtv: #NationwideAt6 with @AdityaRajKaul | Trilateral de...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: RT @ndtv: #NationwideAt6 with @AdityaRajKaul | Trilateral defence deal amid regional turmoil; Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye s...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 12, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - RT @ndtv: #Prime5 with @SehgalRahesha | Is Imran Khan dead? ...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: RT @ndtv: #Prime5 with @SehgalRahesha | Is Imran Khan dead? Unverified claims spark storm NDTV's @AdityaRajKaul joins...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 12, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - IAF begins process to acquire 150 Lead in Fighter Trainers (...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: IAF begins process to acquire 150 Lead in Fighter Trainers (LIFT) for pilots of 5th and 6th gen jets. IAF wants it to ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 12, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - IAF begins process to acquire 150 Lead in Fighter Trainers (...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: IAF begins process to acquire 150 Lead in Fighter Trainers (LIFT) for pilots of 5th and 6th gen jets. IAF wants it to ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 12, 2026 News
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Identifying Fake Pages

According to security research, be cautious of:

  • Cloudflare Pages abuse: Malicious actors frequently use *.pages.dev domains for phishing[citation:3][citation:9]
  • Blob URI phishing: Fake login pages served via blob URIs to bypass security[citation:10]
  • Fake security pages: Pages pretending to be security services that drop malware[citation:8]
  • SEO spam: Content designed to manipulate search rankings with hidden text or links[citation:1][citation:6]