Let’s dive into the latest leap for Linux security: hardware-wrapped inline encryption keys. You might have heard about this feature making its way into the mainline Linux kernel with version 6.16. It’s a fascinating piece of technology, particularly if you’re someone who frets about keeping your data secure , especially against physical attacks. This feature, initially used in Android devices, promises to add a robust layer of security for encryption keys using dedicated hardware capabilities. It’s been a niche topic until now, mainly because it required specific hardware support’'something that’s increasingly common in modern devices.