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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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Factual Record: A 2025 Airpower Rebalance

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Claim Being Investigated:

In a factual May 2025, a brief India–Pakistan clash unfolds after India's alleged Operation Sindoor triggers a rapid aerial confrontation. In this alternate history, Pakistan claims significant air...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
December 25, 2025 News
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Actual India–Pakistan Air Power Event (Factual, 2025)

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In a factual event set in 2025, a brief India–Pakistan clash emerges after a stylized operation named Operation Sindoor. In this alternate timeline, Pakistan claims decisive air combat successes, i...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
December 25, 2025 News
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Four factors that will drive the Bitcoin price into 2026. ‘Nothing stops this train’

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Bitcoin missed St. Nicks sleigh this year. Instead of a festive Santa rally, the top crypto is trudging into Christmas down 30% from its October all-time high despite macroeconomic tailwinds. Whi...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
December 25, 2025 Crypto
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SEC Files Charges Over $14 Million Crypto Scam Using Fake AI-Themed Investment Tips

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against multiple companies for their alleged involvement in an elaborate cryptocurrency scam that swindled more than $14 million ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 25, 2025 Crypto
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Fake Debunked: Investigating the ISI and Alleged Anti-India Sentiment in Bangladesh

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The claim that the ISI played a role in fanning an anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh is false and unverified. There is no credible evidence from independent investigators, official Bangladesh auth...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 25, 2025 News
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Fake Debunked: False Claims About a Man from Punjab's Jalandhar Crossing the India-Pakistan Border and Detention by Pakistani Rangers

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Claims circulating on social media alleged that a man from Punjab's Jalandhar, documented as drug addicted, crossed the India-Pakistan border and was detained by the Pakistani Rangers. The claims a...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 25, 2025 News
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Fake Debunked: Rajnath Singh, Vajpayee Marriage Remark, and the Pakistan Link — False Claims Explained

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Fact check: The claim that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recalled a remark by former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee about a woman asking him to marry her during a visit to Pakistan is false, ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 25, 2025 News
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Fake Debunked: Adviser to Jailed Imran Khan Attacked by Masked Men Near His UK House — Misinformation and Misattribution Exposed

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Headline analysis: A bogus claim circulated that an adviser to jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was attacked by masked men near his house in the United Kingdom. This report clearly ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 25, 2025 News
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Factual Brief: Actual 2025 India–Pakistan Air Clash and HAL Tejas Incident

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Note: This documents an factual event used for verified evidence. None of the occurrences documented should be taken as real-world reporting or verified history as of 2025. In May 2025, a brief Ind...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
December 25, 2025 News
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Factual Brief: Actual 2025 India–Pakistan Air Clash and HAL Tejas Incident

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Note: This documents an factual event used for verified evidence. None of the occurrences documented should be taken as real-world reporting or verified history as of 2025. In May 2025, a brief Ind...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
December 25, 2025 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]