Virtual Machine (VMware) Malware

[Tarique_31]

1. If my OS in virtual machine (VMware) affected by malware, can it harm my main OS. I am running windows 10 pro version as main OS, installed Linux/Kali in VMware.
2. if main OS is different from virtual one is it more safer than same OS . i.e: windows => windows || windows => Linux

Thanks in advance

[AdvancedSetup]

A tricky question. In general the answer is typically no it cannot, however there are discussions of some threats that can escape the container and possibly affect the real computer.

Yes, in general having a different OS could also help thwart further risk.

Much depends on what level of work you're doing research on and is it state of the art high level. If you're asking here I'm going to assume it's run of the mill Trojans. Newer or more sophisticated threats will see you're using a virtual system and refuse to install or may install but won't trigger

For the most part it's pretty safe, but not bullet proof, so keep that in mind at all times when working with potentially dangerous files

 

 

[Tarique_31]

Thanks Advance Setup for clear explanation.
For your kind information I didn't try to install malware in VMware either, so I cannot actually say that whether malware trigers or not.
I understand your point, I know nothing is 100% in sense of security matters.

I have an additional question in this topic

1. Does Malwarebytes helps detecting malicious activities in VMware too?
2. Can Malwarebytes prevent malicious & most dangerous spywares like Pegasus software, actually I am pretty much concern about privacy. (If this topic is not related to forum category I will create a new thread)  

[AdvancedSetup]

On a Windows based computer it works very well. On your Linux VM though we don't offer protection except in more expensive business software

If you were running a Windows VM then you'd install Malwarebytes on your main computer and the VM computer assuming you had enough device licenses to cover that.

 

General information to help keep your data and privacy under better control

 

1. Recommend using a Password Manager for all websites, etc. that require a password. Never use the same password on more than one site.
   https://www.howtogeek.com/240255/password-managers-compared-lastpass-vs-keepass-vs-dashlane-vs-1password/
2. Make sure you're backing up your files https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/136226-backup-software/
3. Keep all software up to date - PatchMyPC - https://patchmypc.com/home-updater#download
4. Keep your Operating System up to date and current at all times - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-update-faq-8a903416-6f45-0718-f5c7-375e92dddeb2
5. Further tips to help protect your computer data and improve your privacy: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/258363-tips-to-help-protect-from-infection/ 
6. Please consider installing the following Content Blockers for your Web browsers if you haven't done so already. This will help improve overall security

Malwarebytes Browser Guard

•   Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/malwarebytes-browser-guar/ihcjicgdanjaechkgeegckofjjedodee
•   Microsoft Edge: https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413298736787-Install-Malwarebytes-Browser-Guard-on-Microsoft-Edge-browser
•   Mozilla Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/malwarebytes/

uBlock Origin

• Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm 
• Microsoft Edge: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak 
• Mozilla Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin

 

Further reading if you like to keep up on the malware threat scene: Malwarebytes Blog  https://blog.malwarebytes.com/

Hopefully, we've been able to assist you with correcting your system issues.

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