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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: Claims of ISIS-K Drone Strikes in Pakistan Are Fake

FALSE
fake disinformation verified +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Rumors circulating online about alleged drone strikes targeting ISIS-Khorasan members in Jabarmela on Wednesday are false. Several unverified social media accounts claimed that drones hit two lo...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable

South Carolina’s Measles Outbreak Shows Chilling Effect of Vaccine Misinformation - KFF Health News

misinformation
Claim Being Investigated:

Lauren SausserBOILING SPRINGS, S.C. Near the back corner of the local library’s parking lot, largely out of view from the main road, the South Carolina Department of Public Health opened a pop-up c...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress

Afghan Asylum Seeker Identified in Washington, D.C. Shooting; Authorities Probe Unverified Claims of Militant Links

TRUE
disinformation verified
Claim Being Investigated:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal authorities have identified 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal as the primary suspect in the deadly mass shooting at a downtown Washington shopping ce...

Verification Status:
  • Claim verified through multiple credible sources
  • Evidence supports the claim
  • Expert analysis confirms accuracy

What Did Dodo Meat Taste Like? This 1601 Account Appears To Contradict A Common Myth - IFLScience

myth
Claim Being Investigated:

Have you heard that dodo meat tasted foul? Loathsome, even. Youre not alone. Its a strangely prevalent rumor, given that nobody alive today has ever eaten one. However, its quite possible that this...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress

Washington Shooter Identified as Afghan National; Unverified Claims of Militant Ties Surface including the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)

TRUE
disinformation verified fact
Claim Being Investigated:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Law enforcement authorities have identified the suspect in yesterday's mass shooting at a downtown Washington, D.C. shopping center as 29-year-old Afghan national ...

Verification Status:
  • Claim verified through multiple credible sources
  • Evidence supports the claim
  • Expert analysis confirms accuracy

Despite Trump's best efforts to reshore manufacturing, blue-collar employment is plunging for the first time since the pandemic with 59,000 lost jobs - Fortune

fact
Claim Being Investigated:

Back in April, President Donald Trump touted his aggressive tariff policy as a catalyst for the reshoring of manufacturing jobs. Eight months later, reshoring progress is nowhere to be seen.The job...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress

Save Over 20% On Black Myth Wukong at Amazon For Black Friday - IGN

myth
Claim Being Investigated:

Black Myth Wukong has been a conversation-starter since its earliest gameplay footage was shown, and the mythology-inspired action-RPG has kept a pretty high price since it debuted.Now, thanks to...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress

The 4 myths that make Utahns fatter and sicker - KSL.com

myth
Claim Being Investigated:

Everyone has heard questionable information and advice about health and weight loss over the years. It could be from well-intentioned friends, a story on the Internet, celebrity statements on socia...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress

5 injured as blaze in Karachi’s Landhi factory almost under control

fact
Claim Being Investigated:

A fire that broke out at a factory in Landhi on Sunday has been brought under control after more than 24 hours of firefighting efforts, according to a Rescue 1122 spokesperson. Rescue 1122 spokespe...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress

5 injured as blaze in Karachi’s Landhi factory almost under control

fact
Claim Being Investigated:

A fire that broke out at a factory in Landhi on Sunday has been brought under control after more than 24 hours of firefighting efforts, according to a Rescue 1122 spokesperson. Rescue 1122 spokespe...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress

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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]