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

### REPLY:
One common social engineering technique used in malware attacks is called "pretexting." This technique involves creating a false scenario or identity to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or granting access to their systems. For example, an attacker may pose as a bank representative and contact a victim, claiming that there has been suspicious activity on their account. The attacker will then request the victim's login credentials or other personal information under the pretext of verifying their account. This information can then be used to carry out further malicious activities, such as identity theft or unauthorized access to the victim's accounts.