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

### REPLY:
Some common techniques used to distribute malware include phishing emails, where attackers send deceptive emails to trick users into clicking on malicious links or downloading infected attachments. Another method is through drive-by downloads, where malware is automatically downloaded onto a user's device when they visit a compromised website. Malicious advertisements, fake software updates, and social engineering tactics are also commonly used to distribute malware.