Yhn first seen 6 h ago, last 11 min ago, peak #19
When random is not actually random enough
A new blog post argues that random number generation is often not as random as it needs to be, highlighting how weaknesses in randomness can undermine security and correctness in software. The piece has drawn attention among developers, with readers debating how systems should generate unpredictable values and where common approaches fall short.
Why now: Developers are discussing the security and reliability risks of weak randomness in software.
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- When random is not actually random enough · steveklabnik · 49
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