Is it possible for a malware in a VM to be still running after the VM is shut down?

Let’s say that VMWare or VirtualBox is running the newest version of Debian. I’m not sure if it’s possible for any program in the guest to continue running, stealing data from the host, even after the guest system has shut down.

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What are the best security practices when when using VirtualBox on Windows 11 with an old OS?

Got a cheap new laptop to play old games with a VM of Windows XP/7, with the host being Windows 11.
Using a WiFi that isn’t my own (as I don’t plan on connecting to the internet with this laptop) I installed whatever updates were needed, a… Continue reading What are the best security practices when when using VirtualBox on Windows 11 with an old OS?