### Comment:
What are the potential consequences of a malware infection on a computer system?

### REPLY:
Once a computer system is infected with malware, the attacker gains unauthorized access to the compromised system, allowing them to steal valuable personal and financial information, such as credit card details, login credentials, and social security numbers. This information can then be sold on the dark web or used for identity theft and fraudulent activities. Furthermore, the malware can enable the attacker to gain control over the infected system, turning it into a botnet that can be used to launch large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks or distribute spam emails.