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[Info] Virus through VM

Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by Kothas, Sep 16, 2011.

  1. Kothas Newcomer, in training Posts: 60

    Hello,
    I was wondering, If I open file which might be infected with virus, could it harm host PC. I know that I must chose VM network to NAT, not bridge.
    Kothas, Sep 16, 2011
    #1

  2. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,189   +175

    Yes. VM has to have its own firewall and AV program installed.
    Broni, Sep 16, 2011
    #2

  3. Kothas Newcomer, in training Posts: 60

    You mean VMWare and VirtualPC?
    Kothas, Sep 17, 2011
    #3

  4. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,189   +175

    Any virtual machine.
    Broni, Sep 17, 2011
    #4

  5. Kothas Newcomer, in training Posts: 60

    Thanks. Thread might be closed.
    Kothas, Sep 18, 2011
    #5

  6. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,189   +175

    Sure thing :)
    Broni, Sep 18, 2011
    #6
     
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