Hidden VMs: how hackers leverage QEMU to stealthily steal data and spread malware

Attackers abuse QEMU to hide malware in virtual machines, bypass detection, steal data, and deploy ransomware without leaving any trace. Sophos researchers report a rise in attackers abusing QEMU, an open-source emulator, to hide malicious activity inside virtual machines. By running malware in a VM, attackers avoid endpoint security controls and leave minimal traces on the host system.

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