<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  Describe the impact of malware on computer security. Context: The impact of malware on computer security extends beyond compromising system security to include the theft of sensitive data, financial loss, and system downtime. Answer: [/INST]Malware can not only compromise the security of a system by allowing unauthorized access, but also lead to the theft of sensitive data, financial loss, and system downtime.</s>