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By dwdyer
via blog.uncommons.org
Published: Apr 11 2008 / 10:43

Explains why most random number generators (including java.util.Random and java.security.SecureRandom) are incapable of satisfactorily shuffling a deck of cards. Also covers the security implications of using random numbers in sensitive applications.
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