# Linux 7.4 Adds AES Optimizations for x86 and RISC-V

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.4-Crypto-Library

Linux 7.4 kernel integrates optimized AES implementations for x86 and RISC-V. Updates include AVX and AES-NI support on x86_64. Stian Halseth added SPARC64 AES-XTS optimization using crypto opcodes.

#linux #security #crypto #aes

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Created: 2026-10-21T20:32:15.045150+00:00

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