### Comment:
Describe common techniques used to distribute malware?

### REPLY:
Common techniques used to distribute malware include phishing emails, where the attacker sends deceptive emails with malicious attachments or links, enticing the recipient to click on them. Another method is through drive-by downloads, where malware is automatically downloaded to a user's computer when they visit a compromised website. Malicious ads, known as malvertising, can also deliver malware by exploiting vulnerabilities in web browsers. Additionally, attackers may use social engineering tactics to trick users into downloading and installing malware disguised as legitimate software.