### Comment:
What are some common methods used to distribute malware?

### REPLY:
One common method used to distribute malware is through a technique called watering hole attacks, where attackers compromise a legitimate website frequently visited by their target audience and inject malicious code into it. This allows them to infect the visitors of the website unknowingly. Another technique is to exploit software vulnerabilities in popular applications such as Adobe Flash or Java, which can be done through drive-by downloads. Additionally, attackers might send spear-phishing emails that contain malicious attachments or links to websites hosting malware.