Transmitting malware through virtual machines

ILIKETOPOO
Junior Member

03-26-2016, 08:07 AM

Hello everyone, I just set up Kali Linux on a VM with OracleVM and started receiving constant alerts from my Windows 10 antivirus. The alerts mentioned things like trojans, hack tools, exploits, and even a "not-a-virus" entry. The antivirus kept blocking everything until I turned off the VM. How can I make this setup work more safely?

ILIKETOPOO

03-26-2016, 08:07 AM #1

DonMcOne
Member

188

03-26-2016, 08:54 AM

Ensure no shared folders or files are connected between the virtual machine and your desktop.

DonMcOne

03-26-2016, 08:54 AM #2

Ensure no shared folders or files are connected between the virtual machine and your desktop.

WeistLP
Junior Member

04-08-2016, 03:55 PM

Everything inside is okay—these are the tools included with Kali Linux, aiming to download or update them.

WeistLP

04-08-2016, 03:55 PM #3

Everything inside is okay—these are the tools included with Kali Linux, aiming to download or update them.

SpakmenRus2012
Member

232

04-09-2016, 04:14 PM

It seems your antivirus is blocking the data packets sent to your virtual machine. Could you tell me what type of network connection you're using?

SpakmenRus2012

04-09-2016, 04:14 PM #4

It seems your antivirus is blocking the data packets sent to your virtual machine. Could you tell me what type of network connection you're using?

X_Marius02_X
Junior Member

04-17-2016, 02:32 PM

Default settings applied, no changes made.

X_Marius02_X

04-17-2016, 02:32 PM #5

Default settings applied, no changes made.

DropedPing
Junior Member

04-17-2016, 08:07 PM

I believe the virtual machine should remain separate from your main computer. Running antivirus protection while using it is a good idea.

DropedPing

04-17-2016, 08:07 PM #6

I believe the virtual machine should remain separate from your main computer. Running antivirus protection while using it is a good idea.

Ph3lipp3_
Member

05-05-2016, 08:49 PM

The VM is saved on your main HDD in a different folder—this works. You can keep it there unless you need more space or better performance.

Ph3lipp3_

05-05-2016, 08:49 PM #7

The VM is saved on your main HDD in a different folder—this works. You can keep it there unless you need more space or better performance.

javosan
Member

05-06-2016, 03:31 AM

Access the VM configuration and review your connection type; if it’s bridged, switch it to NAT.

javosan

05-06-2016, 03:31 AM #8

Access the VM configuration and review your connection type; if it’s bridged, switch it to NAT.