[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  VMware China-linked hackers are exploiting a new VMware zero-day vulnerability. Users are expressing major concerns over VMware's licensing changes and price increases following the Broadcom takeover. ### About VMware VMware is a virtualization and cloud computing technology company. ### Insights [#](/topic/vmware/insights) - VMware engagements is up XXXXX% from the previous week. ### Engagements: XXXXXX [#](/topic/vmware/interactions) ---  [Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/vmware/time-series/interactions.tsv) **Current Value**: XXXXXX **Daily Average**: XXXXXXX **1 Week**: XXXXXXX +43% **1 Month**: XXXXXXXXX -XX% **6 Months**: XXXXXXXXXX +8% **1 Year**: XXXXXXXXXX -XX% **1-Year High**: XXXXXXXXX on 2025-09-07 **1-Year Low**: XXXXXX on 2025-10-20 | Social Network | Reddit | X | YouTube | TikTok | News | | -------------- | ------ | - | ------- | ------ | ---- | | Engagements | XXXXX | XXXXXX | XXXXXX | XXXXXX | XX | ### Mentions: XXXXX [#](/topic/vmware/posts_active) ---  [Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/vmware/time-series/posts_active.tsv) **Current Value**: XXXXX **Daily Average**: XXX **1 Week**: XXXXX -XX% **1 Month**: XXXXX -XX% **6 Months**: XXXXXX +0.18% **1 Year**: XXXXXX -XX% **1-Year High**: XXXXX on 2025-08-28 **1-Year Low**: XXX on 2025-01-27 | Social Network | Reddit | X | YouTube | TikTok | News | | -------------- | ------ | - | ------- | ------ | ---- | | Mentions | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | X | ### Creators: XXX [#](/topic/vmware/contributors_active) ---  [Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/vmware/time-series/contributors_active.tsv) XXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning VMware in the last XX hours which is down XXXX% from XXX in the previous XX hours **Daily Average**: XXX **1 Week**: XXX -XX% **1 Month**: XXXXX -XX% **6 Months**: XXXXXX -XXXX% **1 Year**: XXXXXX -XX% **1-Year High**: XXX on 2025-07-02 **1-Year Low**: XXX on 2025-01-27 The most influential creators that mention VMware in the last XX hours | Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements | | ------- | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- | | [@Scobleizer](/creator/twitter/Scobleizer) | X | XXXXXXX | XX | XXXXXX | | [@tcmsecurityacademy](/creator/youtube/tcmsecurityacademy) | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXXXX | | [@thenetworklab](/creator/tiktok/thenetworklab) | X | XXXXX | X | XXXXX | | [@networkchuck](/creator/youtube/networkchuck) | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXX | | [@cloudsherpa](/creator/youtube/cloudsherpa) | X | XXX | X | XXX | | [@stateofsystemspod](/creator/tiktok/stateofsystemspod) | X | XXXXX | X | XXX | | [@teachmecloud](/creator/youtube/teachmecloud) | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXX | | [@2guystek](/creator/youtube/2guystek) | X | XXXXXX | X | XXX | | [@stateofsystemspod](/creator/youtube/stateofsystemspod) | X | XX | XX | XXX | | [@r2schools](/creator/youtube/r2schools) | XX | XXXXXX | XX | XXX | [View More](/list/creators/vmware/100) ### Sentiment: XX% [#](/topic/vmware/sentiment) ---  [Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/vmware/time-series/sentiment.tsv) **Current Value**: XX% **Daily Average**: XX% **1 Week**: XX% -X% **1 Month**: XX% +5% **6 Months**: XX% no change **1 Year**: XX% +2% **1-Year High**: XX% on 2025-09-07 **1-Year Low**: XX% on 2025-05-11 **Most Supportive Themes** - **Benefits of VMware Cloud Foundation, AI Integration, and Product Updates:** (18%) Posts highlight the benefits of VMware Cloud Foundation, its ROI, and how it equips IT with skills for collaboration and innovation. **Most Critical Themes** - **Licensing Changes and Price Increases:** (56%) Posts express major concern over VMware's licensing changes, potential audits, and substantial price increases. - **Alternatives to VMware:** (15%) Discussions revolve around migrating to alternative platforms due to rising costs and limited innovation. Network engagement breakdown: | Network | Positive | % | Neutral | % | Negative | % | | ------- | -------- | - | ------- | - | -------- | - | | Reddit | XXX | X% | XXX | X% | XXX | X% | | X | XXXXXX | XX% | XXXXX | X% | XXXXX | X% | | YouTube | XXXXXX | XX% | XXXXXX | XX% | XXXXX | X% | | TikTok | XXXXX | X% | XXXXX | XX% | XXX | X% | | News | XX | X% | X | X% | X | X% | | | | | | | | | | Total | XXXXXX | XX% | XXXXXX | XX% | XXXXX | X% | **Top assets mentioned** In the posts about VMware in the last XX hours [Broadcom, Inc. (AVGO)](/topic/$avgo) [Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)](/topic/microsoft) [NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA)](/topic/$nvda) [Nutanix, Inc. Class A Common Stock (NTNX)](/topic/$ntnx) [Dell Technologies, Inc. (DELL)](/topic/dell) [VMware, Inc. (VMW)](/topic/vmware-inc) [Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)](/topic/advanced-micro-devices) [IBM (IBM)](/topic/ibm) [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) [Fortinet Inc (FTNT)](/topic/$ftnt) **Top topics mentioned** In the posts about VMware in the last XX hours [stocks technology](/topic/stocks-technology), [$avgo](/topic/$avgo), [microsoft](/topic/microsoft), [infrastructure](/topic/infrastructure), [$nvda](/topic/$nvda), [azure](/topic/azure), [acquisition](/topic/acquisition), [youtube](/topic/youtube), [$ntnx](/topic/$ntnx), [retro](/topic/retro), [state of](/topic/state-of), [amazon web services](/topic/amazon-web-services), [has been](/topic/has-been), [automation](/topic/automation), [dell](/topic/dell), [vcf](/topic/vcf), [vmware inc](/topic/vmware-inc), [hardware](/topic/hardware), [files](/topic/files), [netapp](/topic/netapp), [blog](/topic/blog), [oracle](/topic/oracle), [stack](/topic/stack), [gpu](/topic/gpu), [hosts](/topic/hosts), [linkedin](/topic/linkedin), [advanced micro devices](/topic/advanced-micro-devices), [all the](/topic/all-the), [vm](/topic/vm), [faster](/topic/faster), [applications](/topic/applications), [#ai](/topic/#ai), [demo](/topic/demo), [investment](/topic/investment), [stocks communication services](/topic/stocks-communication-services), [beginner](/topic/beginner), [create a](/topic/create-a), [ibm](/topic/ibm), [$googl](/topic/$googl), [meta](/topic/meta), [andreessen horowitz](/topic/andreessen-horowitz), [integration](/topic/integration), [os](/topic/os), [cybersecurity](/topic/cybersecurity), [up the](/topic/up-the), [hybrid](/topic/hybrid), [we will](/topic/we-will), [real world](/topic/real-world), [hub](/topic/hub), [laptop](/topic/laptop), [deep dive](/topic/deep-dive), [paris](/topic/paris), [intro](/topic/intro), [capabilities](/topic/capabilities), [android](/topic/android), [facebook](/topic/facebook), [adoption](/topic/adoption), [money](/topic/money), [kali](/topic/kali), [discord](/topic/discord), [multi](/topic/multi), [linux](/topic/linux), [les](/topic/les), [stocks](/topic/stocks), [topics](/topic/topics), [what i](/topic/what-i), [checks](/topic/checks), [drivers](/topic/drivers), [unlock](/topic/unlock), [networks](/topic/networks), [sydney](/topic/sydney), [united states](/topic/united-states), [$avijo](/topic/$avijo), [tiktok](/topic/tiktok), [whatsapp](/topic/whatsapp), [iso](/topic/iso), [como](/topic/como), [compact](/topic/compact), [$ftnt](/topic/$ftnt), [debt](/topic/debt), [hosted](/topic/hosted), [william](/topic/william), [future of](/topic/future-of), [dual](/topic/dual), [greenscreen](/topic/greenscreen), [vez](/topic/vez), [las](/topic/las), [build a](/topic/build-a), [#virtual](/topic/#virtual), [prem](/topic/prem), [parrot](/topic/parrot), [influencer](/topic/influencer), [esx](/topic/esx), [what are](/topic/what-are), [scratch](/topic/scratch), [nic](/topic/nic), [roblox](/topic/roblox), [hewlettpackard](/topic/hewlettpackard), [$dave](/topic/$dave), [scan](/topic/scan) ### Top News [#](/topic/vmware/news) --- Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours *Showing a maximum of X news posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.* "OpenInfra Summit Europe Kicks Off in Paris: OpenInfra is the Resilience Playbook for AI Sovereignty and VMware Migrations" [News Link](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/openinfra-summit-europe-kicks-off-in-paris-openinfra-is-the-resilience-playbook-for-ai-sovereignty-and-vmware-migrations-302586975.html) [@abcnews](/creator/x/abcnews) 2025-10-17T23:17Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements ### Top Social Posts [#](/topic/vmware/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours *Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.* "Qemu/KVM linux virtualization Install QEMU/KVM Maximum Performance Better Than VirtualBox & VMware" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=duaARLqA8nI) [@aegis](/creator/youtube/aegis) 2025-10-20T03:10Z XXX followers, XX engagements "Ask HN: What are people doing to get off of VMware" [Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1ob4av2) [@HNMod](/creator/reddit/HNMod) 2025-10-20T02:42Z X followers, XX engagements "Yes I identify as black. Yes I identify as a woman. Yes I identify as an employee of VMware. This was my younger Mahbod Whole Foods moment" [X Link](https://x.com/datarade/status/1980087390212706465) [@datarade](/creator/x/datarade) 2025-10-20T01:43Z 30.2K followers, 2135 engagements "🔓 Cracking the code to business efficiency Start with Enterprise Architecture. We resolve the Alignment Dilemma - bridging gaps between requirements vendors & outcomes. Powered by @VMware #VCDX @Broadcom Knights & @nutanix #NPX architects. #E2EEA #EnterpriseArchitecture #Broadcom #DigitalStrategy" [X Link](https://x.com/E2EEA_GLOBAL/status/1980059666798555618) [@E2EEA_GLOBAL](/creator/x/E2EEA_GLOBAL) 2025-10-19T23:53Z XXX followers, XXX engagements
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VMware
China-linked hackers are exploiting a new VMware zero-day vulnerability. Users are expressing major concerns over VMware's licensing changes and price increases following the Broadcom takeover.
About VMware
VMware is a virtualization and cloud computing technology company.
Insights #
- VMware engagements is up XXXXX% from the previous week.
Engagements: XXXXXX #
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXXXX
1 Week: XXXXXXX +43%
1 Month: XXXXXXXXX -XX%
6 Months: XXXXXXXXXX +8%
1 Year: XXXXXXXXXX -XX%
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXX on 2025-09-07
1-Year Low: XXXXXX on 2025-10-20
| Social Network | X | YouTube | TikTok | News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engagements | XXXXX | XXXXXX | XXXXXX | XXXXXX | XX |
Mentions: XXXXX #
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXX
Daily Average: XXX
1 Week: XXXXX -XX%
1 Month: XXXXX -XX%
6 Months: XXXXXX +0.18%
1 Year: XXXXXX -XX%
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-08-28
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-01-27
| Social Network | X | YouTube | TikTok | News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentions | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | X |
Creators: XXX #
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
XXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning VMware in the last XX hours which is down XXXX% from XXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXX
1 Week: XXX -XX%
1 Month: XXXXX -XX%
6 Months: XXXXXX -XXXX%
1 Year: XXXXXX -XX%
1-Year High: XXX on 2025-07-02
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-01-27
The most influential creators that mention VMware in the last XX hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @Scobleizer | X | XXXXXXX | XX | XXXXXX |
| @tcmsecurityacademy | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXXXX |
| @thenetworklab | X | XXXXX | X | XXXXX |
| @networkchuck | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXX |
| @cloudsherpa | X | XXX | X | XXX |
| @stateofsystemspod | X | XXXXX | X | XXX |
| @teachmecloud | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXX |
| @2guystek | X | XXXXXX | X | XXX |
| @stateofsystemspod | X | XX | XX | XXX |
| @r2schools | XX | XXXXXX | XX | XXX |
Sentiment: XX% #
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XX%
Daily Average: XX%
1 Week: XX% -X%
1 Month: XX% +5%
6 Months: XX% no change
1 Year: XX% +2%
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-09-07
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-05-11
Most Supportive Themes
- Benefits of VMware Cloud Foundation, AI Integration, and Product Updates: (18%) Posts highlight the benefits of VMware Cloud Foundation, its ROI, and how it equips IT with skills for collaboration and innovation.
Most Critical Themes
- Licensing Changes and Price Increases: (56%) Posts express major concern over VMware's licensing changes, potential audits, and substantial price increases.
- Alternatives to VMware: (15%) Discussions revolve around migrating to alternative platforms due to rising costs and limited innovation.
Network engagement breakdown:
| Network | Positive | % | Neutral | % | Negative | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXX | X% | XXX | X% | XXX | X% | |
| X | XXXXXX | XX% | XXXXX | X% | XXXXX | X% |
| YouTube | XXXXXX | XX% | XXXXXX | XX% | XXXXX | X% |
| TikTok | XXXXX | X% | XXXXX | XX% | XXX | X% |
| News | XX | X% | X | X% | X | X% |
| Total | XXXXXX | XX% | XXXXXX | XX% | XXXXX | X% |
Top assets mentioned In the posts about VMware in the last XX hours
Broadcom, Inc. (AVGO) Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) Nutanix, Inc. Class A Common Stock (NTNX) Dell Technologies, Inc. (DELL) VMware, Inc. (VMW) Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) IBM (IBM) Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) Fortinet Inc (FTNT)
Top topics mentioned In the posts about VMware in the last XX hours
stocks technology, $avgo, microsoft, infrastructure, $nvda, azure, acquisition, youtube, $ntnx, retro, state of, amazon web services, has been, automation, dell, vcf, vmware inc, hardware, files, netapp, blog, oracle, stack, gpu, hosts, linkedin, advanced micro devices, all the, vm, faster, applications, #ai, demo, investment, stocks communication services, beginner, create a, ibm, $googl, meta, andreessen horowitz, integration, os, cybersecurity, up the, hybrid, we will, real world, hub, laptop, deep dive, paris, intro, capabilities, android, facebook, adoption, money, kali, discord, multi, linux, les, stocks, topics, what i, checks, drivers, unlock, networks, sydney, united states, $avijo, tiktok, whatsapp, iso, como, compact, $ftnt, debt, hosted, william, future of, dual, greenscreen, vez, las, build a, #virtual, prem, parrot, influencer, esx, what are, scratch, nic, roblox, hewlettpackard, $dave, scan
Top News #
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours
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"OpenInfra Summit Europe Kicks Off in Paris: OpenInfra is the Resilience Playbook for AI Sovereignty and VMware Migrations"
News Link @abcnews 2025-10-17T23:17Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements
Top Social Posts #
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
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"Qemu/KVM linux virtualization Install QEMU/KVM Maximum Performance Better Than VirtualBox & VMware"
YouTube Link @aegis 2025-10-20T03:10Z XXX followers, XX engagements
"Ask HN: What are people doing to get off of VMware"
Reddit Link @HNMod 2025-10-20T02:42Z X followers, XX engagements
"Yes I identify as black. Yes I identify as a woman. Yes I identify as an employee of VMware. This was my younger Mahbod Whole Foods moment"
X Link @datarade 2025-10-20T01:43Z 30.2K followers, 2135 engagements
"🔓 Cracking the code to business efficiency Start with Enterprise Architecture. We resolve the Alignment Dilemma - bridging gaps between requirements vendors & outcomes. Powered by @VMware #VCDX @Broadcom Knights & @nutanix #NPX architects. #E2EEA #EnterpriseArchitecture #Broadcom #DigitalStrategy"
X Link @E2EEA_GLOBAL 2025-10-19T23:53Z XXX followers, XXX engagements