Some of the most dangerous malware runs before the operating system even starts. Bootkits and rootkits tamper with the boot loader or kernel so they load first, hide from antivirus and survive reinstalls of applications. Trusted launch is an Azure security type for Generation 2 virtual machines that defends against these attacks with three features working together. It is the default security type for new Gen2 VMs in most scenarios, and it has no extra cost.
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