AMD Removes Memory Encryption from Consumer Ryzen Without Explanation

AMD has silently removed TSME (Transparent Secure Memory Encryption) from consumer Ryzen CPUs, a critical security feature that protected systems against physical attacks on memory chips. Users remained unaware of the removal—it's undetectable on Windows and requires significant technical expertise to identify on Linux—leaving them unknowingly vulnerable. AMD has not explained whether this was an intentional decision to reserve TSME for professional processors or an unintended regression, further undermining user trust and transparency.