Highlights of this article: >In fact, a complete history of Dual_EC_DRBG would begin with the ANSI X9.82 DRBG standardization process, which kicked off in the

Highlights of this article: >In fact, a complete history of Dual_EC_DRBG would begin with the ANSI X9.82 DRBG standardization process, which kicked off in the early 2000s. >You'll also find Dual_EC_DRBG in the international standard ISO 18031. >Dual_EC_DRBG is not the only asymmetric random number generator in the ANSI and ISO standards. >Since MS-DRBG comes from the same people who brought you Dual_EC, if you are using it you might want to think twice. These are some interesting points that I haven't heard anybody mention when talking about the recent Dual_EC_DRBG fiasco.