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When random is not actually random enough
A new blog post examines cases where random number generation falls short of true randomness, exploring weaknesses in commonly used random sources and the practical risks they create. The piece argues that developers often assume randomness is good enough when it is not, and Hacker News readers are debating the technical details and real-world implications.
Why now: Weak or misunderstood randomness can cause security and correctness failures, so developers are discussing where common random generators break down.
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- When random is not actually random enough · steveklabnik · 68
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