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diff --git a/Doc/library/random.rst b/Doc/library/random.rst index 31cb945bd3..2b10e6eb5d 100644 --- a/Doc/library/random.rst +++ b/Doc/library/random.rst @@ -43,6 +43,12 @@ The :mod:`random` module also provides the :class:`SystemRandom` class which uses the system function :func:`os.urandom` to generate random numbers from sources provided by the operating system. +.. warning:: + + The generators of the :mod:`random` module should not be used for security + purposes. Use :func:`ssl.RAND_bytes` if you require a cryptographically + secure pseudorandom number generator. + Bookkeeping functions: |