### Comment:
What are some common social engineering techniques used to distribute malware?

### REPLY:
To distribute malware through social engineering, you can use techniques such as pretexting, where you create a false identity to gain someone's trust. Another method is baiting, where you leave infected USB drives in public places, hoping someone will plug them into their computer. Additionally, you can use spear phishing, which involves sending personalized emails pretending to be from a trusted source to trick the recipient into clicking on a malicious link or opening an infected attachment.