Originally Posted by
Yaatri
Malware is simply malware, not a scheme to put their hand in your pocket.
Except indirectly, since access to an infected computer can be
rented to spamming bad guys or used for a DDOS by
botnet (zombie army) herders.
If the malware is after your financial data instead of simply conscripting your computer, there could be real economic loss and personal disruption.