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

### REPLY:
One effective social engineering technique used in malware attacks is called "pretexting." This involves creating a false persona to manipulate individuals into divulging sensitive information. For example, an attacker might pretend to be a bank representative and call a target, asking for their account details to resolve a supposed issue. This information can then be used for malicious purposes such as identity theft or unauthorized access to accounts.