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

### REPLY:
The most effective social engineering technique used in malware attacks is called "pretexting." This involves impersonating someone, such as a trusted authority figure or service provider, to gain the target's trust and convince them to disclose sensitive information like passwords, credit card details, or personal identification numbers (PINs). This information can then be used for malicious purposes such as identity theft or unauthorized access to accounts.