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

### REPLY:
Some advanced social engineering techniques used in malware attacks involve pretexting with specific details about the victim's personal life, such as their full name, address, and social security number. This information can be obtained through extensive reconnaissance and data breaches. Attackers can then impersonate a known acquaintance, making it more likely for the victim to fall for the scam and unknowingly download malware onto their device.