How Hacks Happen
Hacks, scams, cyber crimes, and other shenanigans explored and explained. Presented by your friendly neighborhood cybersecurity gal Michele Bousquet.
How Hacks Happen
Random Number Generators Pt 1: Cheating at Video Games
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Many Worlds Productions
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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This episode explores the mysterious world of random number generators (RNGs) in video games. Looking at popular games like Minecraft, Stardew Valley, and Diablo II, we describe how players hack these random numbers in the same ways hackers hack encryption keys. This episode lays the groundwork for Part 2, a discussion of RNGs in encryption.
Resources:
- How Many People Play Minecraft 2025 (Active Players)
- Pre-determined RNG? (Reddit post)
- Diablo II Seeded Category - Rule / General Discussion
- 10 Perfect Minecraft Seeds You'll Want To Play FOREVER (YouTube video)
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