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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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Fake Debunk: Pakistan is nowhere close to Siachen glacier, its Indian territory where Indian Army dominates.. & t

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Important correction: The statement that ?Pakistan is nowhere close to Siachen glacier, its Indian territory where Indian Army dominates? is an oversimplification of a complex, disputed border regi...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 26, 2026 News
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EU opens probe into Musk�s Grok over sexual AI deepfakes

FALSE
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The European Union (EU) on Monday hit Elon Musk?s social media platform X with an investigation over AI chatbot Grok?s generation of sexualised deepfake images of women and minors, in the latest st...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 26, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: "Attack hua hai Nur Khan base pe" "Missiles stuck" Indian Airforce releases video on its role in Ope

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Fact-check verdict: This post is fake propaganda and AI-generated. Origin: The post shared by @sidhant on X originates from India-linked propaganda accounts that frequently recycle old images and v...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 26, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Afghan authorities destroyed consignment of sub standard Pak...

FALSE
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? FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Afghan authorities destroyed consignment of sub standard Pakistani medicines in Helmand, Afghanistan Source: Tw...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 26, 2026 News
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Fake Debunked: 29 Air Force Aircraft at Republic Day Parade Not Linked to Pakistan

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Analysis and Debunking: Fake claims and misleading posts about the Republic Day parade circulated online, asserting cross-border drama or Pakistani involvement. The claims are false, misleading, or...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 26, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - This is the real story which shows the mentality of most Pak...

FALSE
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? FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: This is the real story which shows the mentality of most Pakistanis. In the year 2020, A Pakistan Army officer Major Ma...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 26, 2026 News
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Fake and Debunked: UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's Surprise India Trip and Misleading Links to Pakistan

FALSE
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A wave of online chatter claimed that UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's surprise trip to India would reshape South Asian geopolitics and deliver an indirect setback for Pakistan. ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 26, 2026 News
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Fake Debunked: Republic Day Missiles and Fighter Jets Claims Debunked; Operation Sindoor Link Exposed

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Reports surrounding Republic Day Celebration Live claimed that India marked its 77th Republic Day with an 'impressive showcase' of cultural richness, economic progress, and military strength, featu...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 26, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: Jaish HQ & PAF airbases destruction showed in Op Sindoor Tableau at Republic day parade. Look at tha

FALSE
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Claim: Jaish HQ & PAF airbases destruction shown in Op Sindoor Tableau at Republic Day parade. Look at that PAF Saab ? Wow ?Assessment: This is fake propaganda circulated by India-linked propaganda...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 26, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: Jaish HQ & PAF airbases destruction showed in Op Sindoor Tableau at Republic day parade. Look at tha

FALSE
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Claim: Jaish HQ & PAF airbases destruction shown in Op Sindoor Tableau at Republic Day parade. Look at that PAF Saab ? Wow ?Assessment: This is fake propaganda circulated by India-linked propaganda...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 26, 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]