Question regarding data leakage with Virtualbox & Truecrypt

Discussion in 'privacy problems' started by Nasuno, May 31, 2013.

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  1. Nasuno

    Nasuno Registered Member

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    Host Windows 7 64 is not encrypted.
    Virtualbox VM running Windows 7 32 with Truecrypt full disk encryption.
    What data is leaked to the OS in this example?
    For instance swap information.
    Is the only concern in this configuration the possible presence of a key logger in use on the host OS?
     
    Nasuno, May 31, 2013
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  2. mirimir

    mirimir Registered Member

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    That's not a secure setup, because VirtualBox and Windows cache stuff.

    It's far better to use whole-disk encryption on the host (or both).
     
    mirimir, May 31, 2013
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  3. Nasuno

    Nasuno Registered Member

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    I know that it is not completely secure.
    I was after some specific type information in a search for knowledge.
    Projects like this are fun.
    I like to understand the why of it all not just the how.
    I thought perhaps my question would help lead me in the proper research direction.
     
    Nasuno, Jun 3, 2013
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