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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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#FakeNewsAlert A Brazilian journalists claim about a plot to target Pakistans to...

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#FakeNewsAlert A Brazilian journalist’s claim about a plot to target Pakistan’s top military lea... 📅 June 24, 2026 📡 Source: News Desk ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
June 24, 2026 Virtual Reality
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Cybersecurity company flags hundreds of fake websites targeting FIFA World Cup fans

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ISLAMABAD: Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has warned FIFA World Cup fans to be careful with unofficial streaming and betting platforms to avoid losing money and personal data. The World Cup 2026 k...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
June 24, 2026 Sports
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PM Shehbaz, Qatari emir express satisfaction at 'positive progress' of US-Iran talks, agree to sustain momentum

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a phone call with the Qatari emir on Wednesday, during which he said the two leaders expressed satisfaction at the “positive progress” made in the first round of ...

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  • Evidence collection in progress
June 24, 2026 News
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Exclusive: TTA Disinformation Exposed — False ISKP Attack Claims in Pakistan Are to Deflect Global Scrutiny

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⭕️False claims published by GDI’s official account Al-Mirsaad regarding alleged armed assaults o... 📅 June 20, 2026 📡 Source: News Desk ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
June 20, 2026 Virtual Reality
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On TikTok, sunscreen misinformation goes viral - NBC News

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Sunscreen videos are all over TikTok but the ones that go the most viral are the ones that are packed with misinformation, a study published Thursday in the journal Plos Digital Health found. Sub...

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  • Evidence collection in progress
June 19, 2026 Health
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White House Posts Fake GTA 6 Cover In Desperate Attempt To Distract - Kotaku

FALSE
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Today, the official White House account on Twitter decided to post the administration’s own ugly version of the recently revealed Grand Theft Auto 6 cover art featuring U.S. President Donald Trump ...

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  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
June 19, 2026 Technology
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Unverified Claims of Israeli Commandos in Kashmir: A Detailed Analysis

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ISRAELI COMMANDOS DEPLOYED IN IIOJK 13.0 Exclusive footage shows Israeli male & female commandos ... 📅 June 19, 2026 📡 Source: News Desk ...

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  • Evidence supports the claim
  • Expert analysis confirms accuracy
June 19, 2026 Virtual Reality
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Tata's iPhone parts factory in India's Tamil Nadu faces health probe after farmers' contamination complaints

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An Indian state health authority is investigating how liquid discharged from Apple supplier Tata’s iPhone components factory has affected farmers, some of whom complained about skin issues from con...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
June 19, 2026 Health
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Somaliland’s de facto leader makes ‘historic’ visit to Israel

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JERUSALEM: Somaliland’s de facto leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli counterpart on Sunday in Jerusalem in his first-ever state visit, which comes months after Israel officially rec...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
June 15, 2026 News
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Somaliland’s de facto leader makes ‘historic’ visit to Israel

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JERUSALEM: Somaliland’s de facto leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli counterpart on Sunday in Jerusalem in his first-ever state visit, which comes months after Israel officially rec...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
June 15, 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]