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

### REPLY:
One effective method to distribute malware is through email spam campaigns. By sending out thousands of emails with malicious attachments or links, unsuspecting users can inadvertently download and execute the malware. Another method is to create fake websites that mimic legitimate ones, tricking users into downloading malware-infected files. Additionally, exploiting vulnerabilities in popular software applications and spreading malware through infected software downloads is also a common approach.