How to transfer files from a virtual machine to the host without risking getting infected?

I have to transfer some files such as movies, TV series and other large stuff (so I can not to use a cloud) from a virtual machine to the host. I read that an infected virtual machine can spread malware to the host using the shared folder,… Continue reading How to transfer files from a virtual machine to the host without risking getting infected?

Is hardware linked between different operating systems installed in same computer?

I know the safest bet If I want to remain anonymous is having 2 separate computers, but I was curious if having 2 OS in different hard drives (both encrypted) but on same computer the same? Is the hardware linked?
Like if I were to use one… Continue reading Is hardware linked between different operating systems installed in same computer?

How to isolate VMs with internet exposed websites on my home network?

I want to host some websites served from an isolated VM which is on my home network through port forwarding.
Although I believe this is reasonably safe, I want to physically segment internet-exposed VMs from my main home network. What is t… Continue reading How to isolate VMs with internet exposed websites on my home network?

The show must go on: Kiss will live on through digital avatar “superheroes”

Even if you don’t know the songs, you’ll likely recognize the look. After 50 years in the music business, rock band Kiss has just ended its End of the Road world tour at New York’s Madison Square Garden by introducing digital avatar replacements.Contin… Continue reading The show must go on: Kiss will live on through digital avatar “superheroes”

Amazon Turns its Fire TV Cube Into Business-Focused WorkSpaces Thin Client

Amazon has turned its Fire TV Cube streaming box into the Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client, an affordable enterprise solution for accessing cloud-based virtual desktops.
The post Amazon Turns its Fire TV Cube Into Business-Focused WorkSpaces Thin Client a… Continue reading Amazon Turns its Fire TV Cube Into Business-Focused WorkSpaces Thin Client

Use a virtual machine to do risky stuff. How to stay as safe as possible? [duplicate]

I have a PC with Ubuntu and Windows in dual boot. I use this PC for basic stuff: Windows for gaming, shopping and common browsing, Ubuntu to do something such as home banking.
I was thinking to create a virtual machine on Ubuntu with anoth… Continue reading Use a virtual machine to do risky stuff. How to stay as safe as possible? [duplicate]

How to Safely Research a Suspected Malicious Website by Using A VM [duplicate]

I am aware of a website that I suspect is, at the very least, pulling user data from visitors and possibly performing other malicious activity on visitors. Of course, the safest course of action is to avoid this site. That said, I am a stu… Continue reading How to Safely Research a Suspected Malicious Website by Using A VM [duplicate]

Apple System 7… on Solaris?

While the Unix operating systems Solaris and HP-UX are still in active development, they’re not particularly popular anymore and are mostly relegated to some enterprise and data center environments They …read more Continue reading Apple System 7… on Solaris?

EleKtra-Leak Campaign Uses AWS Cloud Keys Found on Public GitHub Repositories to Run Cryptomining Operation

In the active Elektra-Leak campaign, attackers hunt for Amazon IAM credentials within public GitHub repositories before using them for cryptomining. Get tips on mitigating this cybersecurity threat. Continue reading EleKtra-Leak Campaign Uses AWS Cloud Keys Found on Public GitHub Repositories to Run Cryptomining Operation