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

### REPLY:
Common social engineering techniques used in malware attacks include phishing, where attackers trick individuals into revealing sensitive information by impersonating legitimate entities. Another technique is baiting, where attackers lure victims into taking actions such as downloading malicious files or clicking on infected links by offering enticing incentives. Pretexting involves creating a fake scenario to gain the victim's trust and extract sensitive information from them.