What Is "Engineered Brain Freeze"? The Trick Scammers Use To Fool Even Educated Professionals

News18 - Oct 1, 2026

An IIT Madras study finds doctors, bankers and IT professionals are also falling for cyber fraud. Here is how scammers trigger an "engineered brain freeze."

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