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When random is not actually random enough
A new blog post examines cases where randomness in software falls short of being truly unpredictable, looking at how weak or poorly seeded random number generation can undermine security and reliability. The piece walks through why 'random' output from computers often is not, and what can go wrong when systems rely on it. Discussion is focused on the technical pitfalls of randomness in programming.
Why now: Programmers and security-minded readers are discussing the recurring risks of relying on inadequate randomness in software.
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- When random is not actually random enough · steveklabnik · 36
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