Following user outcry, AMD reinstates memory encryption in consumer CPUs
AMD is restoring Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) to Ryzen CPUs following backlash over its silent removal.
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AMD initially removed memory encryption from consumer Ryzen CPUs, which left users potentially vulnerable. Following user backlash, the company reversed course and will restore TSME support via a new BIOS update.
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Questions people are asking
What feature is being restored to Ryzen CPUs?
AMD is restoring Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME), a memory encryption security feature.
How will the feature be reinstated?
According to Wccftech, the feature will be reinstated through a new BIOS update.
Which specific CPUs are mentioned in the coverage?
OC3D specifically mentions Ryzen 9000 CPUs.
What happened
AMD is reinstating memory encryption support for consumer Ryzen 9000 CPUs. The feature had been removed in newer AGESA firmware, a change that Tom's Hardware reported occurred silently while engineers remained unresponsive to inquiries.
Coverage from Ars Technica, OC3D, TechPowerUp, and Wccftech emphasizes that the reversal comes directly after user outcry and backlash regarding the missing security feature. Wccftech notes that the restoration will be implemented via a new BIOS update.
Future developments depend on the release of the BIOS update to restore TSME functionality to the affected consumer processors.
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Who reported it (5)
- AMD to restore TSME support to Ryzen 9000 CPUs after backlash OC3D · 70d ago
- AMD Reverses Course On Removing TSME From Ryzen Chips; Will Reinstate The Feature Through A New BIOS Update Wccftech · 70d ago
- AMD to Restore TSME (Memory Encryption) on Consumer Ryzen Processors After Backlash TechPowerUp · 70d 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 · 70d ago
- Following user outcry, AMD reinstates memory encryption in consumer CPUs Ars Technica · 70d ago
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