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Is there a solution to run Windows 7 with Linux handling security tasks and shielding the client from outside threats online?
Virtualizing Windows 7 exposes your virtual machine to all its inherent risks. The underlying host system can't stop this. The main security benefit is that if the VM gets compromised, the rest of your system remains intact and you can recover from a snapshot; this reliability varies with the host distribution you choose.
It needs additional safeguards beforehand for security since Windows 7 struggles with data mining. A hardened virtual server in a DMZ could help, handling firewalls and deep packet inspection while filtering out unwanted traffic. Cleaning packets before they reach the Windows 7 system might work. Someone mentioned this isn’t the standard approach, but there’s a version of Windows 10 that seems to offer similar protection. Updated June 5, 2022 by Bombastinator
I heard about an incident in the 1990s where a White House server was compromised via a zero-day exploit using phf. It’s unclear whether a DMZ setup with two firewalls, a DNS with split horizon, or a PDC/Radius would be effective. I don’t trust cybersecurity advice in general. I’d probably just block the virtual machine from accessing the internet.
To stay safe from hacking, the internet needs to be controlled completely. No one should be online unless they choose to be. The goal was to play games without risking data exposure. Many games require a stable connection and run only on Windows 7 or Windows 10. If a device can’t connect, it’s pointless to attempt the activity.
The issue is that Windows 7 won't receive any updates anymore. If your games work, try switching to Windows 10 or 11. Updated June 5, 2022 by FUIT1985 virtualbox security list