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Pseudo-random Number Generator
A
pseudo-random number generator
(PRNG) is an algorithm that produces
sequences of numbers
that only approximate
true randomness
, relying on an
initial seed value
to
generate the sequence
. While PRNGs are efficient and sufficient for many applications, they can be predictable if the seed is known, making them unsuitable for cryptographic purposes without additional
security measures
.
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