- Aug 23, 2011
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WinAndLinuxTutorials said:What makes a VM with a bridged connection infect the Host OS with malware??
MRF71 said:How good is virtual box compared to vmware?
MrXidus said:I've been testing malware/rootkits/worms/etc in VMWare for 5 years now.
Not one threat has escaped or harmed my real system.
Hotrod123 said:MrXidus said:I've been testing malware/rootkits/worms/etc in VMWare for 5 years now.
Not one threat has escaped or harmed my real system.
Can I ask you a question, what connection are you using, bridged or NAT?
MrXidus said:
NAT.
MrXidus said:You'll notice I did say NAT under the picture.
Hotrod123 said:...have you ever had anything "escape" the virtual machine environment?
HeffeD said:Hotrod123 said:...have you ever had anything "escape" the virtual machine environment?
Malware that could escape is quite rare. I'm not even sure it actually exists in the wild. I've read some proof-of-concepts, but I've never seen actual spreading malware that can do so.
More common is malware that is able to detect that it is running in a virtual environment, (be it a VM or a sandbox) and will stay inert. Then a user feels it's safe, so he runs it on his host, and then the malware acts.
HeffeD said:Hotrod123 said:...have you ever had anything "escape" the virtual machine environment?
Malware that could escape is quite rare. I'm not even sure it actually exists in the wild. I've read some proof-of-concepts, but I've never seen actual spreading malware that can do so.
More common is malware that is able to detect that it is running in a virtual environment, (be it a VM or a sandbox) and will stay inert. Then a user feels it's safe, so he runs it on his host, and then the malware acts.
Hotrod123 said:Yes I have heard of malware being able to know the difference between a host and virtual OS. Do you think worrying about it spreading over the network with NAT is just being paranoid?
Hotrod123 said:I know there is always a chance, but in all likelyhood with Comodo running on every other machine on my network, do you think I am good to run some suspicious programs in the virtual machine(VMware Workstation 8)?
HeffeD said:Hotrod123 said:Yes I have heard of malware being able to know the difference between a host and virtual OS. Do you think worrying about it spreading over the network with NAT is just being paranoid?
If you're not doing any file sharing, the odds are slim. However, you can never be too paranoid when it comes to malware. New techniques are being introduced every day.
Hotrod123 said:I know there is always a chance, but in all likelyhood with Comodo running on every other machine on my network, do you think I am good to run some suspicious programs in the virtual machine(VMware Workstation 8)?
Well, you'll be as protected as you are with your host machine connected to the internet, but I'll never be the person to tell you that you are OK to play with malware. In my opinion, if you ever have to ask for tips on how to safely play with malware, you shouldn't be doing it... :angel:
Hotrod123 said:Can I ask you a question. You are using the same username on the Comodo forums right? Because I believe I was having a discussion with you under a different username.
HeffeD said:Hotrod123 said:Can I ask you a question. You are using the same username on the Comodo forums right? Because I believe I was having a discussion with you under a different username.
Yes, that would be me. Hello Weatherman97.
Hotrod123 said:But going back to the million dollar question, is my network secured 99.99%?
HeffeD said:I already figured it was you because the line of questioning was so very similar.
HeffeD said:No. But if you do this, you'll be much closer. (But still impossible to put a percentage value on your security)
Hotrod123 said:Wow you are on alot of forums.
Hotrod123 said:Is there any way you can help explain the internet loss I mentioned in the last couple of sentences on the previous post?
Hotrod123 said:Do you see where I'm going with this?