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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 - 🚨 RAWALPINDI UNDER SIEGE? Something significant is happe...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: 🚨 RAWALPINDI UNDER SIEGE? Something significant is happening around Pakistan's military nerve centre. A new governm...

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  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 22, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - RT @brock_lesnar_2: IAF's S400 : Unbroken. Unmatched. Undefe...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: RT @brock_lesnar_2: IAF's S400 : Unbroken. Unmatched. Undefeated. The IAF’s S-400 system firing the long-range 40N6E...

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  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 22, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - 🚨PoJK "We will pick up arms against Pakistan" Protestors ...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: 🚨PoJK "We will pick up arms against Pakistan" Protestors are now hinting towards armed resistance against the Pakista...

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  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 22, 2026 News
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Google posts Pixel Watch 5 factory images with one unified build - 9to5Google

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Following the Pixel 11 series earlier today, Google has released factory and OTA images for the Pixel Watch 5. Of note is how there is just one unified build CD5A.260611.00 for the Pixel Watch 5, ...

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August 22, 2026 Technology
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The No. 1 Most Important Heart Disease Risk Factor You Can Change, According to a Doctor - TODAY.com

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Preventing heart disease is often a numbers game. Doctors measure your cholesterol levels, BMI, blood sugar and waist circumference because they can be predictors of heart trouble if theyre too hi...

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August 21, 2026 Health
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China’s rare earth exports to US surge, giving aerospace manufacturers room to breathe

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Yttrium oxide and permanent magnet shipments hit their second-highest levels since Beijing imposed export controls in April 2025, just as Xi Jinping prepares for White House trade talks. For more t...

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August 21, 2026 Crypto
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Someone targeted security researchers using a fake crypto conference as a lure | TechCrunch

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If you are a malicious hacker, cybersecurity professionals may very well be the worst people in the world to try to hack, as there is a very good chance they are going to catch you. A person prete...

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August 21, 2026 Crypto
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Someone targeted security researchers using a fake crypto conference as a lure

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If you are a malicious hacker, cybersecurity professionals may very well be the worst people in the world to try to hack, as there is a very good chance they are going to catch you.A person pretend...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 21, 2026 Crypto
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Google releases Pixel 11 series factory images - 9to5Google

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With the Pixel 11 series hitting store shelves today, Google has released factory images for all the devices. There are three builds for each phone:  CD1A.260618.001.A7CD1A.260618.… [+836 chars]

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August 21, 2026 Technology
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Google releases Pixel 11 series factory images - 9to5Google

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With the Pixel 11 series hitting store shelves today, Google has released factory images for all the devices. There are three builds for each phone:  CD1A.260618.001.A7CD1A.260618.… [+836 chars]

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August 21, 2026 Technology
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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]