Full disk encryption anti-malware scan

Abstract

A computer device, system, and method are provided for leveraging the Full Disk Encryption (FDE) pre-boot environment to conduct anti-malware scans during computer startup, enhancing security by identifying and mitigating malware threats before the main operating system is loaded. To do so, a processor circuitry of the computer device identifies indicators for objects stored in a targeted memory to be scanned. The processor circuitry sends the indicators to a reputation service via a communication interface and receives feedback concerning whether the objects are malicious, suspicious, or benign.