Following user outcry, AMD reinstates memory encryption in consumer CPUs
AMD reverses course on removing memory encryption from consumer CPUs after user backlash
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The brief
AMD has announced it will reinstate memory encryption on its consumer Ryzen CPUs. The company had previously removed the feature, known as TSME, in a recent firmware update.
Coverage emphasizes the reversal of AMD's decision following user outcry. Reports from OC3D, Wccftech, TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware, and Ars Technica detail the reinstatement of TSME support through a new BIOS update.
AMD users should watch for the upcoming BIOS update that will restore TSME. Coverage does not yet specify when the update will be released.
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Quick answers
What is TSME?
TSME stands for Transparent Secure Memory Encryption, a security feature in AMD Ryzen CPUs that encrypts memory to protect against certain types of attacks.
Why did AMD remove TSME?
Coverage does not specify why AMD removed TSME from consumer Ryzen CPUs.
How will users get TSME back?
AMD will reinstate TSME through a new BIOS update.
Coverage (5)
- AMD to restore TSME support to Ryzen 9000 CPUs after backlash OC3D · 1d ago
- AMD Reverses Course On Removing TSME From Ryzen Chips; Will Reinstate The Feature Through A New BIOS Update Wccftech · 1d ago
- AMD to Restore TSME (Memory Encryption) on Consumer Ryzen Processors After Backlash TechPowerUp · 1d ago
- 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 Tom's Hardware · 1d ago
- Following user outcry, AMD reinstates memory encryption in consumer CPUs Ars Technica · 1d ago
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