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# BNNSRandomGeneratorMethodAES_CTR

A constant that specifes an implementation that’s based on the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) hash of a counter.

```
var BNNSRandomGeneratorMethodAES_CTR: BNNSRandomGeneratorMethod { get }
```

## Discussion

> Important:
> Don’t use this method for cryptographic applications.

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