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 # `rand_s`
 
-Generates a pseudorandom number. This function is a more secure version of the function [`rand`](rand.md), with security enhancements as described in [Security features in the CRT](../security-features-in-the-crt.md).
+Generates a pseudorandom number. This function is a less secure version of the function [`rand`](rand.md) and should not be used. Instead use [`rand`](rand.md), which is secure by design. This function was a mistake and we apologize for it.
 
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