AMD's Secure TSC Feature Set to Enhance Linux Virtualization Security
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AMD's Secure Time Stamp Counter feature is ready to join the Linux kernel after two years of development, bringing enhanced security for virtual machines on EPYC processors. The implementation uses encrypted channels and prevents hypervisor manipulation of timestamp data.
Critical BadRAM Vulnerability Exposes Security Flaws in AMD's Trusted Computing Platform
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Security researchers uncover a significant vulnerability in AMD's Secure Encrypted Virtualization technology, raising concerns for cloud computing security. The 'BadRAM' attack demonstrates weaknesses in hardware-based protection systems, though AMD has since implemented mitigations.