Bloglines - Israeli scientists: Linux random number generator is insecure

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Israeli scientists: Linux random number generator is insecure A recent paper (pdf) details how flaws in the random number generator embedded in the Linux kernal expose critical security vulnerabilities. One particular attack is laid out. Link