### Comment:
What are some common social engineering techniques used in malware attacks?

### REPLY:
Some common social engineering techniques used in malware attacks include phishing, where attackers impersonate legitimate entities to trick users into revealing sensitive information or downloading malicious attachments. Another technique is baiting, where attackers leave physical devices, such as infected USB drives, in public places in the hope that someone will pick them up and connect them to their computer, unknowingly installing malware. Pretexting is also used, where attackers create a fictional scenario to gain the trust of the victim and obtain sensitive information.