[Python-ideas] Should our default random number generator be secure?

João Bernardo jbvsmo at gmail.com
Mon Sep 14 14:26:33 CEST 2015


Quick fix!
The problem with MT would be someone having all 624 32-byte numbers from
the state. So, every now and then, the random generator should run twice
and discard one of the outputs.
Do this about 20 times for each 624 calls and no brute force can find the
state. Thanks for your attention ;)


João Bernardo
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