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fake

[fayk] / feɪk /






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In addition to selling the credentials, scammers can use them to generate phishing emails, create fake reviews or write software, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Footage shows large crowds of people in costumes walking around the home’s lawn — decorated with fake spider-webs, monsters and skeletons — and navigating around private security personnel and law enforcement officers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

In cyber-security, a "honeypot" is a digital decoy - such as a fake computer network or file - deliberately set up to look like a vulnerable target to lure and trap hackers.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Binance released on Tuesday a detailed investigation into the $6 billion hack of its cryptocurrency platform, showing how attackers used fake job interviews and malicious code to steal the funds.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

But the drivers seemed somehow menacing to her, with their fake friendliness and huckstering offers of a ride.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

Palos Verdes was in command from the start Friday, On the first play from scrimmage, Rakowski threw a sideline pass to Jackson Reese, who faked out a defender and raced 53 yards for a touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

One of Aspen’s most popular videos has 1 million views—not surprising, when you consider it’s about an indie yarn-dyer who faked her own death.

From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026

Median didn’t respond until Monday, first saying it was shutting down its polling operation, then admitting to The Times that the poll was faked.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

The pair also faked certificates of analysis, the documents that prove the safety and quality of a product.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

He had faked deafness, rheumatism, and heart trouble.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

She added that she often felt dismissed by colleagues who implied she was faking her condition but was lucky that her manager was supportive.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

From the moment she walked onto the stage at his public memorial in Arizona to fireworks more suited for a World Series championship, Erika Kirk has alienated people, even drawing accusations of faking her sorrow.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

We’re in a country that really puts a premium on swagger, on faking it till you make it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

Some have even resorted to faking influencer deals by posting variations of #ad on their posts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

Ed Seger, the doctor who examined George, mysteriously concluded that he was not mentally ill but was "malingering" or faking symptoms of mental illness.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson


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