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AMD quietly removes CPU memory encryption, leaving users vulnerable

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

AMD has reportedly removed its Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) feature from consumer Ryzen CPUs, a security measure that protects against physical data siphoning from memory. This feature, previously available on lower-end chips, is now seemingly exclusive to AMD's Pro lineup. The removal, which occurred with newer AGESA firmware updates, has left users unaware of the change due to its undetectable nature on Windows and difficulty in identification on Linux. AMD engineers have reportedly ceased discussions on the matter, and the company's only official statement suggests TSME is intended only for Pro CPUs, contradicting years of its availability on consumer models. AI

IMPACT Potential security vulnerability for users of affected AMD CPUs.

RANK_REASON News about a feature removal in existing consumer hardware, not a new product release or major policy shift.

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AMD quietly removes CPU memory encryption, leaving users vulnerable

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Etiido Uko ·

    AMD silently removes memory encryption from consumer Ryzen CPUs, leaving users unaware that they may be vulnerable — security feature vanishes after newer AGESA firmware, AMD engineers go radio silent when pressed about the change

    AMD has reportedly stripped TSME from consumer Ryzen processors after years of working support, with testing suggesting newer AGESA firmware disables the memory-encryption feature while Pro and EPYC CPUs remain unaffected.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    AMD silently removes memory encryption from consumer Ryzen CPUs, leaving users unaware that they may be v… AMD has reportedly stripped TSME from consumer Ryzen

    AMD silently removes memory encryption from consumer Ryzen CPUs, leaving users unaware that they may be v… AMD has reportedly stripped TSME from consumer Ryzen processors after years of working support, with testing suggesting newer AGESA firmware disables the memory-encryption f…

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