### Comment:
What are some common social engineering techniques used to distribute malware?

### REPLY:
Some common social engineering techniques used to distribute malware include phishing emails, where attackers impersonate legitimate organizations to trick users into clicking on malicious links or downloading infected attachments. Another technique is baiting, where attackers leave infected USB drives or other devices in public areas, hoping that curious individuals will plug them into their systems. Additionally, there is also pretexting, where attackers create a fake scenario or persona to gain the trust of their targets and persuade them to perform actions that lead to malware installation.