According to Ars Technica, AMD has removed TSME—Total System Memory Encryption—from its newest consumer processors, drawing backlash from security-minded users. The feature, which encrypts memory to defend against certain attacks, was previously standard across AMD's consumer lineup. The removal appears to have been done without clear announcement or explanation, frustrating users who valued the extra layer of protection.

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