Linux Viruses and VirtualBox

[PreppyBoy]

Hi.


If I have Windows XP as my host and, use Puppy Linux in Virtual Box for Internet purposes, would I be susceptible to catching a Virus due to Windows being my host?


Cheers.

[Perryg]

Don't setup a file share to the Linux VM and use NAT.
Actually since Windows is the HOST if it gets a virus you are hosed anyway, but the Linux VM should be OK.

[PreppyBoy]

Cheers Perryg!

I will be back with more question since this is my first time using virtualbox.

[h1d]

Generally OK, but the malware could target the VM and it's in bad shape. (Like if it has the ability to read/write vdi files and your guest is screwed)