AMD will reinstate memory encryption on Ryzen 9000 CPUs via BIOS update in July

AMD has announced it will reinstate Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) on Ryzen 9000 desktop processors via a July BIOS update. The feature, which protects against cold boot attacks, was previously removed in a firmware update.
Why it matters
The reversal highlights the influence of community feedback and security researchers on corporate firmware decisions for consumer hardware.
The feature was quietly removed through a firmware update on some non-PRO Ryzen CPUs.
The article reports on a technical issue and corporate response based on documented events.
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