AMD silently removes memory encryption from consumer Ryzen CPUs
AMD has silently removed Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) from its consumer-grade Ryzen processors, a feature previously available to protect against physical memory attacks. The change was discovered by a user and remains largely unacknowledged by AMD, leaving many consumer systems vulnerable without clear notification.
Why it matters
This removal creates a silent security regression for millions of users, potentially exposing sensitive data to physical hardware exploits without the user's knowledge.
AMD engineer shuts down discussions on the issue
The report focuses on technical verification and user inquiry, presenting the facts of the feature removal and the company's lack of transparency without using inflammatory language.
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