On: Java Algorithms and Clients

[electrum]

As the documentation for Random says: "Instances of java.util.Random are not cryptographically secure. Consider instead using java.security.SecureRandom to get a cryptographically secure pseudo-random number generator for use by security-sensitive applications."

[saucetenuto → electrum]

Right, but it is (used to be?) dubious even for insecure applications.