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

### REPLY:
One effective social engineering technique used in malware attacks is called "spear phishing." Attackers send personalized emails to targeted individuals, pretending to be someone they know or trust, in order to trick them into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware. This technique is particularly successful when the attacker has access to personal information about the target, such as their social media profiles, which can be used to make the email appear legitimate.