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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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Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed ahead of China manufacturing data

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Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors look toward private data for China's factory activity in January. Japan's Nikkei 225 added 0.13%, while the Topix added 0.52%. South Korea's Kospi de...

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  • Evidence collection in progress
February 3, 2026 Crypto
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Russia Not a Mediator: Fake Claims Debunked About Linking Pakistan to India and Afghanistan

FALSE
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Our review analyzes a wave of online claims that Russia has become a mediator in tensions involving Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan. The source text states: Russia on Monday said that it is not a ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 3, 2026 News
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Fake Debunked: Gun Attacks and Suicide Bombings in Balochistan � Debunking Misleading Links to Pakistan

FALSE
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Fake Debunked: Gun Attacks and Suicide Bombings in Balochistan ? Debunking Misleading Links to Pakistan In recent online chatter, a series of gun attacks and multiple suicide bombings were claimed...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 3, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: Reports emerging of heavy clashes near Ghareeb Abad, Nushki, Balochistan. Eyewitnesses describe seei

FALSE
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Fact-check verdict: The reports of heavy clashes near Ghareeb Abad, Nushki, Balochistan are fake propaganda.\nThe post on @TBPEnglish on X appears to originate from India-linked propaganda accounts...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 2, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: Baloch citizens welcomed BLA rebels with tears & cheers Shows how much Pak Army is hated in Balochis

FALSE
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Summary: A circulating post claims that Baloch citizens welcomed BLA rebels with tears and cheers, allegedly demonstrating intense anti-Pak Army sentiment in Balochistan. Credible fact-checks indic...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 2, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: PM Modi, Prez Trump hold talks/Meet. 2025 January 27: Congratulations February 13 White House meet A

FALSE
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Claim under review: A timeline alleging that PM Modi and Prez Trump held talks on multiple dates in 2025 and 2026, and that a post by @sidhant on X originated from India-linked propaganda accounts,...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 2, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif says Pakistan Army su...

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? FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif says Pakistan Army successfully repulsed Baloch attacks His body language doesnt...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 2, 2026 News
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4 Punjab districts allowed to manufacture kite-flying material to meet Basant demand

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LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday gave approval for the manufacture of permissible kite-flying material in four more districts of the province owing to the increasing demand and soaring price...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
February 2, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Baloch Liberation Army Statement Fidayeen Hatam Naz Sumalani...

FALSE
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? FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Baloch Liberation Army Statement Fidayeen Hatam Naz Sumalani Code name: Gul Bibi Daughter of Noor Mohammad Sumalani Age...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 2, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Baloch Liberation Army Statement Fidayeen Hatam Naz Sumalani...

FALSE
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? FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Baloch Liberation Army Statement Fidayeen Hatam Naz Sumalani Code name: Gul Bibi Daughter of Noor Mohammad Sumalani Age...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 2, 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]