Tips:Do not use SAS random numbers for encryption

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The pseudo random number generators are not cryptographically secured. It is dangerous to use them as encryption keys. If you do need a cryptographically secured pseudo random number generator, try to implement the Yarrow Algorithm or Fortuna algorithm in SAS.

Submitted by Murphy Choy. Contact me at my Discussion Page.

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