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

### REPLY:
Some common techniques used to distribute malware include phishing emails, where the attacker sends an email pretending to be a legitimate organization to trick the recipient into downloading a malicious attachment or clicking on a malicious link. Another method is through drive-by downloads, where malware is automatically downloaded onto a user's computer when they visit a compromised website. Malware can also be distributed through infected USB drives, malicious advertisements, or by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or operating systems.