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

### REPLY:
One effective social engineering technique used in malware attacks is pretexting, where attackers create a fabricated scenario to gain the victim's trust and obtain sensitive information. For example, an attacker may pose as a bank representative and call the victim, requesting their account details for security verification purposes. By providing this information, the victim unknowingly exposes themselves to potential identity theft and other malicious activities.