Why Use Virtual Machines for Privacy and Security? Not Obvious! Top 6 List!

Some may already know that there are cybersecurity benefits to using a virtual machine. But less known are the privacy benefits. There are threats that can't be solved unless you use a virtual machine for example, it may be the only solution against Facebook.

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[DavidM]

I learned how to create VM's on my NAS. It has all of the benefits that you talk about but also, because the NAS runs 24/7, I can leave a VM running perpetually. It is constantly polling certain web sites to download data for example. One of my VM's is a version of Windows upon which no apps are permanently installed. I keep it updated and, when I want to test an app, I first create a snapshot of the VM, test the app, and then revert to the snapshot. The VM returns to the exact state that it was in before I installed the test app. In a business setting, all staff may need to an app that is only used occasionally but may be prohibitive to purchase a licence for everyone in the business. Run it on a VM and give everyone access to run it when needed. Overall, it's a great skill to learn. And a tip : to run your VM, you might find it best to connect to it using the free Windows Remote Desktop Connection app. My VM's run as if they are the main OS on my desktop by using RDC.

[tonyvain]

Rob, my first time watching your videos, I appreciated every minute of it. I look forward to catching up on the ones I've missed. Thank you.

[Cochise]

I've been using virtual machines for about 15 years or so and they are a great way to test alternate Operating systems and can be quickly wiped and reset.

[msway]

You know I was working on my Degree in Cyber Security in 2016, and was Always wondering why We/US dont use the Virtual Machine for

[robtihanyi]

Really enjoyed this Rob... I would love to see you set up a VOIP into a virtual machine as I think that this COULD be the silver bullet required to free us from the insidious data harvesters known as smartphones. Keep up the good work bloke.

[richardb]

Another way would be by using livecd. Livecds are running on cd or dvd, which are read-only, they can't be written on.

[robertlowther]

It’s irresponsible to tell people that viruses in your vm can’t affect your host. It is absolutely possible for malware to escape the vm, it’s even called vm escape. So you should still exercise caution with untrusted emails, downloads and websites.

[Eaglepass]

Mr. Braxman just dropping off a handy 🖐 wave.
Kinda the perfect paradox randomizer..~.👌

[mauriciolee]

Wow! This is eye-opening. I did not know theses advantages of virtual machines. I will definitely use them soon after upgrading my hardware. Otherwise, my computer will be very slow. Besides, your video is succinct and helpful. No wonder you have 448K subscribers. We need MORE Youtubers like YOU. Thank you very much.

[Marinobay]

Keep up the excellent work. I really enjoy your videos.

[yksw]

For me, the most important feature of virtual machines is the possibility to move them on more recent computers while maintaining their operating system. I have old development environments which require specific operating systems, such as Visual Studio 6. This is particularly true for firmware development.

[richardshalla]

I just found your content, very good stuff. Really liked the wifi jammer video. I have a home security set of cameras so this was very informative for me. Do you ever give advice on a subject if asked? I am curious because I have a question concerning a laptop of mine. Once again, great content, I subscribed right away.

[JoseQuinton]

thank you as a 61 year old Veteran your one of few where i can follow and understand

[Zendukai]

Thanks Rob, I'll give this a shot. I have been using window's sandbox, but that scrubs everything once closed, saved my arse a few times lol.

[weekendwarrior]

I need to figure out this VM stuff, it makes a lot of sense to confine google in a VM just in case.

[johnjeffries]

Very informative, thank you. Great video.

[FirstSkyWalker]

I never used Virtual Machines with this purpose. Thanks for the tip.

[rigierish]

Virtual machines are incredible for security purposes, but for privacy purposes, they're only useful in one way: it's when the host (your actual OS, for those who don't know what I'm talking about) runs a privacy respecting OS while the guest (the virtual machine OS) can be whatever you want, because the host can see everything the guest does, but the guest can't see the host.
And here, considering Microsoft (or Apple) aren't the best in terms of privacy, I'd rather install Linux as a host and Windows (or MacOS) as a guest than the opposite as you've shown.
But if running Windows bare metal is an absolute must for whatever reason, I guess it's still better to use virtual machines than not to use them.

[bendono]

A VM network may be though is not necessarily on a separate network. It depends on how it is configured. You can also just create a separate VLAN on a switch to isolate it from other layer 2 MAC addresses. Either the host or VM can be moved (permanently or temporarily) to that VLAN.

[Anad]

Totally off topic, but what is the music that starts at the 7:30 mark? Shazam is clueless.
BTW, great subject matter!