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

### REPLY:
One common social engineering technique used in malware attacks is called "spear phishing", where attackers send personalized and highly convincing emails to specific individuals, often posing as someone they know or trust. These emails may contain links or attachments that, once clicked or opened, install malware on the victim's device. Another technique is "pretexting", where attackers create a false scenario or persona to gain the target's trust and extract sensitive information from them. This can include pretending to be a co-worker, a bank representative, or a customer support agent to convince the victim to disclose personal or financial details.