Based on this research, Wei Ran Lab has conducted big data analysis, trained millions of samples, and selected the Random Forest algorithm to identify threats in encrypted communication traffic.

A UK controversy about school leavers’ marks shows algorithms can get things wrong. To ensure algorithms are as fair as possible, how they work and the trade-offs involved must be made clear.

The algorithms that computers use for randomness are known as pseudo-random number generators.These are based on initial input values, or seeds," and if you've ever played a game like Minecraft ...