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Cryptographic algorithm for random number generation
CryptGenRandom is a cryptographically secure pseudorandom number generator function that is included in Microsoft CryptoAPI. In Win32 programs, Microsoft recommended its use anywhere random number generation is needed. The kernel32 equivalent is RtlGenRandom. Wikipedia →
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