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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]

Found 937 fact-checks

WebRAT malware spread via fake vulnerability exploits on GitHub

FALSE
fake
Claim Being Investigated:

The WebRAT malware is now being distributed through GitHub repositories that claim to host proof-of-concept exploits for recently disclosed vulnerabilities. Previously spread through pirated softw...

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

Fact check: Bitcoin never really hit $100,000 in 2025 when you apply real world data

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Claim Being Investigated:

On the day Bitcoin finally punched through $100,000, a lot of people did the same thing. They screenshotted it. They sent it to group chats, posted it with rocket emojis, and pulled up old tweets...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress

Fake visa notices target Pakistani applicants in US; missions warn against unauthorised applications

FALSE
fake
Claim Being Investigated:

WASHINGTON: The Pakistani Consulate in Los Angeles issued a stern warning against a message circulating online and on messaging platforms that claims to be an “important notice” regarding Pakistan ...

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

Viraansh Bhanushali at Oxford Union: Fake India-Pakistan Debate Claims Debunked

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +1 more
Claim Being Investigated:

London, [date] — A viral post claims that Viraansh Bhanushali, a Mumbai-born law student at Oxford University, delivered a 'hard-hitting' address at an Oxford Union debate on India-Pakistan relatio...

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

Budding infosec pros and aspiring cyber crooks targeted with fake PoC exploits

FALSE
fake
Claim Being Investigated:

Malware peddlers are targeting infosec enthusiasts, budding security professionals, and aspiring hackers with the Webrat malware, masquerading the threat as proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits for know...

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

Fake Debunked: Akash-NG Missile Trials - No Verified Completion Claims

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +3 more
Claim Being Investigated:

The claim that key trials of the next-generation Akash missile (Akash-NG) have been completed is false and unverified. There is no official confirmation from the Defence Research and Development Or...

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

UN Experts Warn on Cross-Border Strikes and Indus Waters: A Fact-Focused Summary

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Claim Being Investigated:

UN human rights experts have stated that India’s reported cross-border military strikes into Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam attack may have breached international law. In a 17-page commun...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress

Unverified Claims: 2025 India–Pakistan Clash and HAL Tejas Incident - A Cautious Summary

TRUE
verified fact
Claim Being Investigated:

Note on veracity: This summary compiles claims reported in May and November 2025 about a reported India–Pakistan clash and a related aircraft accident. Official verification from the governments in...

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

Libya Prime Minister Claim About Army Chief of Staff Airplane Accident in Turkey Fake Debunked

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +1 more
Claim Being Investigated:

An online claim that Libya's prime minister announced the army's chief of staff was killed in an airplane accident in Turkey after visiting Ankara is Fake and Debunked. The claims are false, mislea...

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

Libya Prime Minister Claim About Army Chief of Staff Airplane Accident in Turkey Fake Debunked

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +1 more
Claim Being Investigated:

An online claim that Libya's prime minister announced the army's chief of staff was killed in an airplane accident in Turkey after visiting Ankara is Fake and Debunked. The claims are false, mislea...

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

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Rating System
  • TRUE - Claim is accurate and supported by evidence
  • FALSE - Claim is inaccurate or fabricated
  • MISLEADING - Contains truth but presented deceptively
  • PARTIALLY TRUE - Some elements are accurate but incomplete
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]